Principal - Adams Elementary School

Position: Principal - Adams Elementary School (2627.078)
TITLE:

Principal

STATUS:
Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

* A master's degree or higher, with a major in educational administration.

* A valid Alabama teacher's certificate in the field of school administration.

* At least three years' successful experience as a classroom teacher at the appropriate level.

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent

SUPERVISES:
All personnel serving in assigned school

JOB GOAL:
To effectively and efficiently administer the school in an effort to maximize the educational benefits which will accrue to those who receive services provided by the school.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. Instructional:

A. Evaluation

* Implements the present Board adopted staff evaluation plan.

* Arranges for staff development plans to be carried out in an efficient manner by observing, arranging conferences, selecting materials, and making recommendations for improvement to the staff members.

* Analyzes and makes staff recommendations in areas where staff development is needed.

* Actively participates in cooperative evaluation of the school curriculum and seeks to make same compatible with systemwide goals.

B. Curriculum Development

* Studies, makes recommendations, coordinates, interprets, and implements approved curriculum.

* Assumes the leadership for helping identify basic needs of the school community.

* Involves parents, teachers, and students in developing the school curriculum.

* Provides for formulation of curriculum objectives.

(a) Identifies with staff important social, political, and economic trends in the community and nation.

(b) Views the curriculum as a whole (conceptual skills).

(c) Provides for continuity in the program, scope, and sequence.

(d) Plans, conducts follow-up on extra curricular activities.

(e) Seeks to find means of stimulating and motivating the members of the faculty and staff to contribute their best efforts to attain the curriculum objectives.

(f) Keeps lines of communication open between school and community.

(g) Encourages faculty and staff to seek and utilize innovative instructional methods.

(h) Coordinates the work of all instructional supervisors in his/her school.

(i) Assists in selecting materials, resources, and equipment for instructional programs.

C. In-Service

* Upgrades and perfects his/her competencies by establishing direct lines of communication with the Central Office staff and the instructional staff.

* Plans and develops instructional experiences with the professional staff based on identified needs.

* Secures help as indicated by the individual staff member.

* Encourages and promotes the growth of positive attitudes towards the profession through personal and interpersonal team experiences.

* Assists in planning and conducting in-service programs for all personnel.

II. Administration and Organization:

* Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of all required reports, records, and inventories.

* Plans with staff, prepares, and submits the school's annual budget.

* Monitors all collections and expenditures of funds.

* Coordinates or supervises such support services as maintenance, security, food services, recreational programs, financial and accounting functions, library activities, and the like.

* Prepares various schedules for maximum use of time and space.

* Participates in principals' meetings and such other meetings as are required or appropriate.

* Assists with the development, distribution, and interpretation of a faculty and staff handbook.

III. Personnel:

* Interviews and recommends to the Superintendent persons to be employed.

* Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their development, as appropriate.

* Evaluates progress of faculty and staff and makes recommendations to the Superintendent.

* Supervises and coordinates all services provided to the school by the local post-secondary institutions.

* Coordinates leave for all school personnel and secures needed substitutes.

* Interprets and implements policies as developed by the local board of education.

* Conducts staff meetings.

IV. Student Activities and Services:

* Supervises school activities.

* Participates in designing programs to meet specific needs of the school.

* Supports school sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events.

* Seeks appropriate assistance with student related problems.

* Demonstrates a genuine interest in young people, their activities, and problems.

* Has a thorough understanding of the growth and development of youth.

* Fosters a school climate in which students can develop good citizenship through self-discipline, self-direction, and cooperative participation.

* Involves students and teachers in developing and implementing school standards.

* Is firm, fair, and consistent concerning discipline and maintains respect for the dignity of the individual.

* Is aware of the importance of guidance and utilizes appropriate techniques.

* Establishes guides and records for student conduct and discipline.

V. Community Relations:

The principal establishes and…