Elementary Principal; potential Job Dothan area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Elementary Principal (potential openings)

GENEVA COUNTY SCHOOLS PRINCIPAL, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
Certification in Educational Leadership, School Principal or Professional School Principal, or Administration and Supervision.
Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to prepare and manage the school’s budget and allocated resources. Ability to read, interpret and enforce the State Board Rules, Code of Ethics, School Board Policies, and appropriate state and federal statutes. Ability to select, hire, evaluate and reappoint personnel. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with the public. Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and practice of current educational trends, research and technology.

Ability to understand the unique needs, growth problems and characteristics of students in appropriate age group. Ability to use group dynamics within the context of cultural diversity.

REPORTS TO

Superintendent

JOB GOAL

To use all materials and human resources available to the greatest advantage in the service of all students at the school site. To provide leadership to successfully administer and supervise the total educational program within the framework of State Board Regulations and School Board Policies.

SUPERVISES

Assigned Personnel

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

(1) Manage and administer the instructional program to ensure all students have the opportunity to learn.

(2) Manage and administer the accreditation program for the assigned school.

(3) Manage and administer the instructional program as set forth in System guidelines.

(4) Manage and administer the development of short- and long-range instructional and facility needs.

(5) Manage and administer the testing program for the school.

(6) Approve school-sponsored activities and maintain a calendar of all school events.

(7) Provide for the articulation of the school’s instructional program among school personnel.

(8) Interview and select qualified personnel to be recommended for employment.

(9) Manage and supervise the wise use of personnel.

(10) Supervise assigned personnel, conduct annual performance appraisals, and make recommendations for appropriate employment action.

(11) Assign and supervise special tasks and assignments to all school personnel.

(12) Administer and develop instructional and non-instructional duty rosters.

(13) Coordinate plant safety and facility inspections at the assigned school.

(14) Coordinate all maintenance functions at the assigned school.

(15) Manage and supervise the school’s financial resources, including the preparation and disbursement of the school’s budget and internal accounts.

(16) Adhere to state statutes and system policies relating to accounting to ensure judicious management of school funds.

(17) Establish and manage student accounting and attendance procedures at the assigned school.

(18) Provide oversight for the school food service program.

(19) Maintain accountability of property inventory records and security of school property.

(20) Provide a quick response to any emergency indoors/outdoors on the school site.

(21) Maintain high visibility in all areas of the facility.

(22) Manage the student conduct on buses, including provisions for suspension.

(23) Supervise the orderly movement and safety of transportation services on school grounds.

(24) Establish guidelines for proper student conduct and implement disciplinary procedures and policies that ensure a safe and orderly environment.

(25) Coordinate the supervision of all extracurricular programs at the assigned school.

(26) Supervise the guidance program to ensure individual student educational and development needs.

(27) Manage and administer personnel development through training, inservice and other developmental activities.

(28) Orient newly assigned staff members and assist in their development.

(29) Guide and assist new teachers through the System’s Induction Program and in accordance with state guidelines.

(30) Develop positive interpersonal communication skills for all non-instructional and instructional…