Elementary Principal - Bear Elementary

job description: principal qualifications

• current alabama teacher's certification
• master's degree or higher with an endorsement in
  educational administration k-12
• demonstrated successful administrative or supervisory experience preferred
• demonstrated positive communication skills both verbal and written

• serve as the instructional and administrative leader of the school
• analyze different data sources in making data-driven decisions for instruction
• work with staff, students, and the community to ensure a high-quality educational program
• formulate and accomplish the school's mission
• provide leadership for an environment of high expectations for staff and students
• motivate and lead professional learning communities that focus on teacher development
• support the use of technology to motivate and prepare students for the 21st century
• provide a safe, orderly environment that facilitates learning
• support school-related activities that enhance teacher, student, parent, and community relations
• establish a positive relationship with students, parents, co-workers, volunteers, and other visitors

the person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law.

for employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be pro-rated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year.

the performance of the principal will be evaluated annually by the superintendent or designee based on leadership effectiveness, instructional impact, school culture, stakeholder engagement, and operational efficiency. Key performance indicators include:

• increase the school's report card grade by 3%–5% annually, as measured by the alabama state department of education.
• increase ela, math, and science proficiency rates by 3%–5%, as measured by state assessments.
• increase overall academic achievement by 3%–5%, with a focus on closing performance gaps among student subgroups.
• increase student academic growth (as measured by state growth indicators or local assessments) by 3%–5% annually.

• increase the graduation rate by 3%–5%, ensuring alignment with state accountability standards.
• increase the percentage of students meeting college and career readiness (ccr) benchmarks by 3%–5% annually.
• increase the number of students participating in dual enrollment programs by 3%–5%, in partnership with local colleges and technical institutions.

• conduct 100% of required teacher and staff evaluations within district timelines.
• provide instructional feedback and coaching that results in 80% or more of teachers demonstrating growth in evaluation scores or classroom performance.
• facilitate monthly professional learning communities (plcs) to promote collaborative analysis of data and sharing of best practices.

• utilize multiple data sources to guide instructional and operational decisions.
• ensure the school improvement plan (sip) is informed by current data, aligned with district goals, and updated throughout the year.
• present data reports to staff and stakeholders at least twice per year to foster transparency and progress monitoring.

• reduce chronic absenteeism by at least 10% annually.
• reduce disciplinary referrals, suspensions, and other behavioral incidents by 10% while promoting a safe, inclusive school culture.
• achieve 85% or higher satisfaction on school climate…