Galena Elementary & Middle School; GEMS) Principal

Galena Elementary & Middle School (GEMS) Principal

In coordination with the GEMS Associate Principal:

• Structure and make use of regular and systematic classroom observations to increase teacher effectiveness demanding high quality of performance from all staff members.
• Provide leadership and supervision of both certified and noncertified staff and encourage creative and innovative instruction.
• Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and regulations by the school’s staff and students.
• Create the master teaching schedule and any special assignments.
• Responsible for keeping the Superintendent’s office informed of all pertinent information regarding all phases of the school operation.
• Report to the superintendent regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, curriculum, budgeting needs, and facilities.
• Assist in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, in-service orientation, evaluating, and dismissal of the school’s professional staff and classified staff as outlined by the Board Policy and negotiated agreement.
• Assist in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum and interpret school goals and objectives to students, teachers, and parents.
• Assist in the general supervision and maintenance of the physical plant and grounds.
• Develop and guide the in-service orientation and training of teachers, with special responsibility for staff administrative procedures and instructions.
• Lead the development of the School Improvement Plan based on data and best practices.
• Prepare and submit the school’s budgetary requests, and monitor expenditures and funds.
• Conduct meetings of the staff as necessary for proper functioning of the school.
• Participate in principals’ meetings, negotiations meetings, and such other meetings as are required or appropriate.
• Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students.
• Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline as necessary, affording due process for the rights of students.
• Assist the Activities’ Director with the supervision, evaluation, and direction of the school’s extracurricular programs.
• Supervise the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school’s administration.
• Act as liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life.
• Keep the public informed through good public relation techniques.
• Help coordinate building use by school personnel or outside groups.
• Keep abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
• Develop professional support and a good working relationship with all staff members.
• Participate in administrative groups at the local and state levels.
• Participate in Administration Team meetings and activities.
• Maintain confidentiality in the school operation.
• Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, board policies and administrative rules.

• Master’s Degree in School Administration or Educational Leadership.
• General Administrative Certification on Professional Educator’s License.

• An administrative leadership style based on effective human relations and a continuous improvement model.
• Visible accessibility.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and listening skills.
• The vision, compassion and enthusiasm for effective team leadership to motivate high standards and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in working…