Elementary Principal

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee the implementation of district curriculum goals, philosophy, and policies within the area of responsibility.
• Assist teachers in establishing meaningful goals, objectives, and evaluation procedures related to educational improvement.
• Assist teachers in evaluating instructional methods, teaching skills, and the effectiveness of student learning outcomes.
• Ensure that teachers meet individual student needs and abilities and promote satisfactory growth in basic skills.
• Assist teachers in utilizing community resources within their instructional programs.
• Support teachers in providing classroom environments conducive to maximum learning.
• Maintain a workplace environment free of discrimination and sexual harassment and encourage equal opportunity for all.
• Promote health and safety by eliminating unsafe or unhealthy working conditions; communicate safety procedures and train staff accordingly; manage lost time due to worker accidents or injuries.
• Oversee staff training in the technical and procedural aspects of their positions.
• Motivate staff to review areas of responsibility to identify ways to improve performance.
• Encourage initiative and creativity while minimizing risk.
• Foster staff morale to reinforce successful performance.
• Provide opportunities for professional development experiences that support excellence in education.
• Administer personnel functions including new employee orientation, hiring, performance evaluation, corrective counseling, discipline, EAP referrals, grievance handling, problem resolution, work assignments, and implementation of personnel policies.
• Implement constructive student discipline practices that reinforce desired behavioral outcomes.
• Promote an environment where students take responsibility for their behavior and demonstrate respect for school property and the rights of others.
• Encourage appreciation for civil rights and responsibilities within democratic institutions.
• Promote student development based on moral and ethical values.
• Encourage and oversee projects designed to address special challenges or problems.
• Support teachers who develop and implement innovative instructional practices and techniques.
• Plan goals, objectives, and evaluation procedures for new initiatives and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Promote proactive problem solving, staff involvement, and improved productivity and customer service.
• Involve students and staff in developing and maintaining reasonable standards of conduct.
• Assist teachers in identifying sources of problems and involve them in the resolution process.
• Make informed decisions by evaluating relevant facts such as costs, customer needs, policies, and potential outcomes.
• Provide clear and consistent written and verbal directions.
• Minimize classroom interruptions to maximize instructional time.
• Plan and conduct productive staff meetings.
• Limit paperwork requirements to those that are necessary.
• Administer attendance policies in accordance with district policy.
• Oversee school health and safety programs.
• Provide opportunities for community involvement in school activities.
• Solicit community input when developing school goals.
• Utilize educational resources available within the community.
• Effectively communicate school programs and district policies to the community.
• Keep the community informed regarding school programs and activities.
• Encourage teachers to maintain effective communication with parents.
• Encourage parental involvement when addressing student discipline concerns.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility through effective utilization of resources and accountability for revenues and expenditures.
• Maintain appropriate inventory and cost-accounting systems.
• Supervise and evaluate teacher use of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available when needed.
• Maintain school facilities effectively within available resources.
• Monitor maintenance and utility costs to ensure efficiency compared with similar schools.
• Encourage students to demonstrate pride in their school and facilities.
• Promote economical use of materials and supplies.
• Implement programs that encourage staff to provide excellent customer service.
• Empower staff to resolve customer concerns, interpret policies, reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, and improve service delivery.
• Prepare clear and concise reports for School Board action.
• Communicate professionally with the public, staff, and colleagues.
• Utilize systems and procedures that support effective decision-making.
• Listen to and respond to ideas and suggestions from colleagues and staff.
• Keep the supervisor informed of critical concerns.
• Conduct short- and long-range planning for curriculum and school operations.
• Anticipate needs based on enrollment growth, demographic changes, revenue, and technological developments.
• Evaluate and revise forecasting as necessary.
• Collaborate with district and community stakeholders to achieve district goals.
• Respond effectively to new issues and challenges.
• Work collaboratively…