Elementary School Principal

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• Position Title: Principal
• Department: Instructional Services
• Reports To: Superintendent
• FLSA Status: Exempt

• Master’s degree in educational administration or related area of discipline with a minimum of three years administrative experience

• Valid South Carolina teaching and administrative certification
• Must have current government issued identification

• 8 Hours/230 Days
• Administrative and Building Supervisors Salary Schedule

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment are adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

Under general supervision, administers and supervises the implementation of the district’s mission and vision and ensures effective daily operation on the school level.

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Implements the policies, regulations and requirements of the board of trustees, the superintendent, and/or designees.
• Assists in the development of general system policies and procedures; develops and executes building rules, regulations and procedures consistent with general system policies.
• Assigns school personnel to effectively implement general system policies and procedures.
• Supervises and is responsible for the care and operation of school buildings, equipment, materials and grounds.
• Executes a program for recruitment, selection, assignment, orientation and other related personnel activities for the assigned school.
• Evaluates certified and support personnel in accordance with state and school board policies and procedures.
• Recommends employment and dismissal of personnel in accordance with district personnel policies and procedures.
• Monitors substitutes for teachers and other staff positions.
• Stays abreast of innovative trends and research studies in the field of education and interprets their potential usefulness within the framework of the total school program; demonstrates lifelong learning.
• Ensures effective professional learning for staff.
• Assists in the selection and distribution of all instructional materials and supplies.
• Demonstrates a variety of skills to foster independent, creative, critical thinkers and problem solvers who excel in a 21st century, knowledge-based society.
• Demonstrates characteristics such as competence, leadership, strong work ethics, personal integrity, professional demeanor, etc. to promote a positive image of the school and district.
• Supports student and teacher collaboration.
• Demonstrates strong curriculum knowledge.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of both formative and summative assessments; analyzes assessment data in relation to student learning and develops instructional strategies to close the learning and performance gap.
• Maintains school accreditation.
• Monitors school budgets and manages funds appropriately; seeks, makes application (when applicable), monitors and evaluates all federal and state grant funding programs; submits required reports as necessary.
• Ensures all contractual agreements are approved by appropriate district personnel before commitments or other forms of obligations are made.
• Assists in the preparation of various district, state and federal assessments and reports as required for monitoring and implementing the…