Amana Elementary Principal; FTE Job Middle Amana Iowa USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Amana Elementary Principal (0.5 FTE)
Location: Middle Amana

TITLE:0.5 FTEElementary Principal

LOCATION:Amana Elementary(Amana, IA)

REPORTS TO: Superintendent/designee

JOB SUMMARY: The Principal is responsible for the direction of all personnel who perform their respective functions within the province of the building. This position will be opening a new elementary school building with the district. The Principal is directly responsible to the Superintendent of Schools/designee and is obligated to keep the Superintendent informed of all matters deemed pertinent and relative to the operation of the school unit.

The Principal also performs a staff function serving in an advisory capacity to the Superintendent of Schools for all personnel.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

General Responsibility and Authority Delegated by the Superintendent:

Coordinate and Supervise Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Curriculum: supervise and implement district curriculum
Leads and makes suggestions to staff to implement effective practices to improve instruction.
Building schedule--build and supervise a building schedule
Work directly with Curriculum director to implement district curriculum
Data based decision making

Teachers/Support Staff

Develop the professional capacity of school personnel
Provide regular PD
Collaborate with AEA staff to provide learning opportunities
Collaborate with Leadership teams for school improvement
Support PLC process at the building and district level
Collaborate with Building Leadership teams
Support and provide Social-Emotional learning
Collaborate with Instructional Coach
Initiates conversations about diversity and culture and the impact on student learning; corrects intolerant statements and behaviors. Builds capacity of staff
Manage staff turnover and succession
Walk throughs and fidelity checks

Community

Cultivate a culture of learning
Communicate regularly
Hold regular staff meetings

Evaluation

Follow district guidelines for teacher/support staff evaluation
Guide and provide feedback for the Individual Professional Development Plans (IPDPs) for teachers

School Improvement/Shared Vision

Meet regularly with Building Leadership team to set goals and evaluate progress
PBIS...building wide expectations for for students/staff
Develop, advocate, and enact a shared mission, vision, and core values of high-quality education and academic success and well-being of each student.
Act ethically and according to professional norms to promote each student's academic success and well-being.
Involves stakeholders in the development or revision of school practices that promote equity and cultural responsiveness.
Data based decision making
Lead as a liaison for school activities and events

Students

Care/Support
Social-emotional learning and support
Attend 504/IEP meetings

Discipline

Student discipline system (PBIS)
Entry of ODR's
Communication of Discipline issues with families
Enforcement of discipline policies and practices

Families/Community

Report testing data to stakeholders
Report discipline data to stakeholders
Regular communication with families
Meeting with families and stakeholders as needed
Attend/participate in School Improvement Committee (SIAC) Meetings
Attend and/or collaborate with Parent Teacher Group (PTG) meetings
Cultivate an inclusive, caring, and supportive school community
Work regularly with district Communications Director

Operations & Management

Oversee/Manage Building Budget
Regular communication with district business manager

Facilities

Room assignments
Develop and maintain safety protocols
Run regular safety drills
Oversee cleanliness of building
Regular communication with building engineer and district Facilities/Grounds Director

Food Service

Create lunch schedules
Lunch supervision
Work with building kitchen manager and district food service director

Transportation

Route discipline
Schedule field trip transportation
Work regularly with district Transportation Director

Teachers/Support Staff

Use district hiring practices to acquire certified and classified staff
Approve Timecards
Approve personal leave

Manage schedule
Manage hours
Track/manage absences

Other Specific Responsibilities

District Responsibilities

when necessary
District-level PLC
IST
SIAC
Elementary Principal PLC
Weekly Admin Meetings
Attend and/or present district PD
Supervise home football games as needed
Work regularly with Curriculum Director, Director of Special Services, Director of School, Director of School Support, Grounds/Facilities Director, Communication Director and Superintendent to create a culture of learning and an environment for continuous improvement.
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