Elementary Principal

Duties

Function:
The primary function of the Principal is to vision, direct, and facilitate continuous improvement of instruction at the building level. The principal shall be responsible for all instructional and managerial leadership, administration, and coordination of an elementary school.

Reports to:

Superintendent of Schools

Supervises Directly:
Assistant Principals

Academic Advisor

Teachers and Related Service Providers

Secretary

Clerical Aides

Paraprofessionals

Engineer and Custodial Personnel

Nutrition Services Personnel

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this work successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:

* Ensure the implementation of an educational environment that meets the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of all primary and intermediate students;

* Provide leadership to ensure understanding and implementation of the mission, vision, and core values contained within the District's strategic plan;

* Organize, direct, and supervise the educational program within the school and the policy structure of the District and the District Administration;

* Direct, collaboratively design, implement, monitor, and evaluate all activities and initiatives related to ensuring continuous school improvement, including the school improvement plan, the school improvement leadership team, teacher-level teams, the utilization of a variety of data as evidence of effectiveness, and regular reports of progress;

* Lead, observe, support, and collaborate with building teams in the analysis of student data, and lead the professional development that improves instructional practices and student outcomes;

* Screen, select, assign, supervise, and evaluate performance of certified and educational support staff, including contractual personnel, and provide leadership for assistant principals/academic advisors in the same, following District protocols, policies and procedures, including terms of collective bargaining agreements;

* Administer an articulated elementary curriculum program; conduct regular needs assessments, and interpret results to staff and community;

* Keep abreast of developments and trends in elementary curriculum and instruction, and provide leadership in program direction and improvement at the building level in collaboration with District administration;

* Lead the coordination and work of specialized groups of educators (nurses, psychologists, social workers, counselors, speech clinicians, coordinators, etc.)

* Supervise all matters related to supporting substitute teachers and staff within the building;

* Lead the development, supervision, and management of all site operations, equipment, and systems to ensure safety and efficiency;
Ensure coordinated use of building facilities for internal and external stakeholders;

* Lead efforts to ensure overall safety of students and personnel, including the supervision and documentation of investigations of emergencies, disturbances, crisis management, and proactive safety measures;

* Consult with District leaders to facilitate programs and operations in the building, including cleaning, maintenance, nutritional services, co-curricular activities, and building usage;

* Vision and lead efforts to build and maintain family-school partnerships and engagement with community groups, promoting a positive image of the school within the community.

* Ensure appropriate record keeping, communications and processes related to student attendance within the building and with District leaders;

* Secure and collaborate with community partners;
Communicate effectively with the business and residential community, and participate in civic activities;

* Communicate regularly with staff, verbally and in writing, in individual, small group, and whole faculty settings;

* Lead planning and execution of a student activities calendar, including special events that inform families, build school climate and enhance and highlight student learning, and communicate events with District and stakeholders;

* Supervise the coordination of student transportation needs in cooperation with District leaders;

* Supervise all aspects of the co-curricular program, including clubs and activities;

* Work closely with District leaders to facilitate special education and other student services within the building;

* Implement a responsive learning environment through mutually respectful relationships with all stakeholders, including positive, proactive and effective student discipline policies, rooted in restorative practices, according to District policies;

* Administer a balanced budget, and operate the school using a collaborative management system consistent with District priorities.

* Coordinate the assignment of student teachers within the building, including cooperation with District and university representatives, and assist with ensuring a positive learning experience;

* Organize and supervise the procurement, issuance, maintenance, collection and storage of instructional…