Elementary School Principal

Duties

Essential Duties (Other duties may be assigned.)

* Displays a cooperative and open-minded attitude in working with others in efforts of mutual concern. Demonstrates respect for the opinions, abilities, and contributions of others.

* Be the instructional leader of the building and responsible for the development and improvement of the educational program. The principal is responsible for the implementation of district curriculum.

* Promotes educational programs and activities which enhance the health, welfare and safety of students and staff. Provides the necessary in-service activities to maximize the effectiveness of the school staff and its educational programs

* Screens staff applications, interviews candidates for vacant positions, makes recommendations for employment to the superintendent, and assigns staff as needed to assist in the most effective and efficient implementation of the school's programs of instruction.

* Supervises all certificated staff, educational support staff, student teachers, and volunteers assigned to the building. Evaluates all staff assigned to the building based upon school district approved evaluation programs.

* Manages the school for the most effective and efficient operation. The principal is responsible for the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating of all parts of the school operation.

* Establishes and promotes a positive building climate and is knowledgeable of the concerns of students, teachers and parents.

* Establishes rules of conduct for students within school district guidelines and assigns staff for the enforcement of such rules as is necessary.

* Communicates effectively with parents, school district staff, building staff and students. The principal is accessible to students, staff, parents and other members of the school community.

* Maintains good relationships with school-community organizations; e.g., parent groups.

* The principal must prepare and manage an annual budget within school district guidelines. The principal must adhere to deadlines established for school district operations.

Job Responsibilities:

(Other responsibilities may be assigned.)

* Makes decisions and demonstrates leadership that supports the mission, vision, goals and interests of the school district and of students.

* Promotes the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.

* Promotes the success of all students by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional programs conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.

* Promotes the success of all students by ensuring management of the organization, operation, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

* Promotes the success of all students by collaborating with faculty and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.

* Promotes the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.

* Promotes the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.

* The principal shall utilize community, state and national resources where necessary to promote the safety and welfare of students and staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has responsibilities for all certificated staff, educational support staff employees, student teachers, interns, volunteers working in the school as well as all students while in the classroom, on school grounds, during district transportation to and from school and during all before and after-school activities.

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, skills, physical demands, and work environment required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

* Completion of requirements for a Master's Degree; a doctorate degree is preferred.

* Must hold or be eligible for an Illinois Type 75 Administrative certificate.

* At least five years of experience as a preK-12 classroom teacher and/or school administrator.

* Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communications

* Demonstrated excellence as an educational leader with strong organizational, problem-solving and human relations skills.

* Experience with collaborative groups and processes in a student-centered environment.

* Other qualifications of academic, professional, and personal excellence as the Board may specify.

Skills Required:

* Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents and correspondence.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the school community.

* The ability to communicate…