Principal Elementary

Principal Elementary role at School District U-46

Position /

Title:

Principal - Elementary Bargaining Unit: ADM Department/

Location:

Department of Schools Calendar Days: 260 Reports To: Executive Director of Schools - Elementary JD Revision Date: 03/31/2025 Supervises: Administrative Staff and Support Staff

The primary responsibility of the Elementary School Principal is to provide instructional leadership and organizational management/supervision to support the educational development of each student in alignment with national, state, and local educational goals and requirements. As the instructional leader, the Elementary School Principal will provide professional development for all staff that reinforces the curricular components necessary to support the academic and instructional goals of the school and district.

The Principal must remain informed and current regarding new developments in curriculum, instruction, and administration (i.e., workshops, meetings, and grade level instruction). It is critical that the Elementary School Principal develop and maintain effective relationships, including regular communication with parents, parent groups, and the community. Inherent in this complex professional leadership role are responsibilities for staff evaluation, curriculum development, personnel management, emergency procedures, and facility operations.

• LEADERSHIP – CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
  • Projects and inspires a positive, cooperative educational environment within the school that motivates and provides direction for all staff toward the fulfillment of the district strategic plan and the school’s mission.
  • Responsible for the administration of programs and the ongoing improvement of instruction within the school.
  • Ensures that curriculum, instructional programs, and all subjects are implemented with standards‑based fidelity.
  • Develops and implements in‑service activities for the staff.
  • Ensures district supported common assessments are provided and properly entered into the student information system.
• ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION
  • Maintains communication with all staff while involving them meaningfully in the operation of the school.
  • Directs the planning for all aspects of instruction, registration of students, and the development of building schedules.
  • Meets with parents and/or parent groups regarding the goals, objectives, and programs of the school.
  • Works collaboratively with committees to ensure a teacher/staff voice in processes.
• FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
  • Responsible for all expenditures related to the approved budget of the school.
  • Works with Plant Operations Management to evaluate the general condition and needs of the building and provide written recommendations and requests.
• STUDENT SAFETY AND CULTURE
  • Establishes rules and processes related to student behavior and discipline in alignment with the district’s philosophy and policies.
  • Enforces the Board adopted Student Code of Conduct. Is responsible for site security and safety within the building; follows procedures written by the office of School Safety and Culture.
  • Coordinates the district Multi-tiered System of Supports model to ensure an effective Tier I, II and III interventions. Promotes overall positive health, safety, and welfare environment for the student body; guiding, supervising and/or coordinating all student activities to include those school related activities outside of regular school hours, i.e., after school enrichments, field trips, clubs, etc.
• TEACHER PERSONNEL
  • Maintains a positive ongoing program of teacher supervision and communication, combined with meaningful evaluation that is directly related to the established school mission, goals, and procedures.
  • Supervises enrollment/intake/withdrawal of students and the development of students’ individual transition plans.
• COMMUNITY RELATIONS
  • Is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with the community and is responsive to meaningful input and or feedback they may provide.
  • Ensures staff sensitivity and awareness to the U-46 community and the public relations responsibilities and opportunities inherent in their…