Elementary Principal

JOB SUMMARY

Principals are the instructional leaders and administrative heads of the school to which they are assigned. They are expected to organize and administer their school in a manner conducive to effective teaching and learning. Principals are responsible for working cooperatively with their faculty, staff, students, and members of the community to define the goals of the school and to address the educational needs of individual pupils.

Also, principals must work effectively with the parents and other members of the community, its agencies, and organizations to assist the school in becoming a vital part of the community.

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

Principals shall:

• Implement and observe all policies of the Culpeper County School Board and the State Board of Education as derived from the Code of Virginia. Additionally, they shall maintain and adhere to a current policy manual, regulations and procedures manual, and school handbook which are in compliance with, and which implement the policies of the Culpeper County School Board and the State Board of Education;
• Develop and implement personnel work schedules, class schedules, and building-use schedules that contribute to student achievement, a stimulating school environment, and an efficient and effective school;
• Manage all internal funds of the school in accordance with regulations of the Culpeper County School Board and the State Board of Education and submit such reports as may be required to the division superintendent or designee;
• Manage materials, equipment, and supplies;
• Advise the Superintendent of school needs including personnel, programs, and facilities;
• Provide for the general supervision, custodial care, and attractiveness of the facilities, while promoting the safety and comfort of students and staff;
• Cooperatively work with drivers and supervisors within the Transportation Department to maintain order and safety on the school buses;
• Establish a professional learning culture through a solid foundation of a shared vision, values, and goals;
• Monitor the federal programs (special education, 504 plans, ESL, Title 1, etc.) in the school to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local mandates and guidelines;
• Develop the leadership skills, particularly instructional leadership, of the assistant principal and Instructional Team Leaders assigned to the school;
• Coordinate and work with central office staff on school needs, program implementation and program evaluation;
• Supervise and evaluate all employees and others assigned to the school;
• Delegate duties, authority, and responsibility to members of the school;
• Submit promptly and accurately all reports as may be required by the division superintendent or the Culpeper County School Board;
• Take responsibility for and participate in a meaningful and continuous process of professional development that results in the enhancement of student learning;
• Monitor the school website and post frequent announcements, recognitions, and resources for students and parents;
• Work in a collegial and collaborative manner with other administrators, school personnel, and the community to promote and support the mission and goals of the school division.

Principals shall:

• Develop a collaborative culture for improving student achievement;
• Involve faculty, staff, and community in developing, implementing, and evaluating an annual school improvement plan that results in increased student learning;
• Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school;
• Employ various processes for gathering, analyzing, and using data for decision-making;
• Develop a master schedule within established guidelines;
• Establish specific objectives for each teacher which contribute directly to the achievement of students or the improvement of instruction;
• Ensure that the instructional materials available to the school are used in relation to the objectives of the various grades, subjects, or teaching levels;
• Develop and implement a plan for direct instructional supervision of the Culpeper County Public Schools approved curriculum;
• Monitor and supervise the division plan for tiered instruction and behavior management (MTSS) at the school;
• Monitor the administration and use of all tests and assessment instruments as may be required by the Culpeper County School Board and the State Board of Education;
• Monitor the implementation of the Culpeper County Public Schools curriculum through classroom observations, walk throughs, and the monitoring of grade books and lesson plans;
• Develop and implement, in collaboration with the central office staff, a program of professional development which is based upon needs within the school and school division which is focused upon improved student achievement;
• Ensure the development of the skills within the Profile of a Graduate framework (Content Knowledge, Communication,…