Principal, Elementary School

Job Description:

Elementary Principal

Purpose Statement

The job of Elementary Principal is done for the purpose/s of providing leadership and management to a K-5 elementary school with a primary focus on improving student achievement while maintaining the health and safety of all students and staff.

Essential Functions

* Oversees all aspects of the instructional program, school environment and the operational/fiscal health of the school.

* Supervises, monitors, and coaches staff in the building with a focus on continuous improvement.

* Oversees the professional development of teachers and staff, including regular supervision and evaluations.

* Fosters an environment where staff and faculty work cooperatively together and hold each other accountable to reach high levels of student achievement.

* Manages organizational systems and resources for a safe, high-performing learning environment.

* Collaborates with families and stakeholders who represent diverse community interests and needs; mobilizes community resources that support and improve teaching and learning.

* Provides instructional leadership focused on current research and best practices in order to continually increase student achievement.

* Allocates and coordinates the movement of resources to ensure the health, safety, and productive learning of staff and students.

* Collaborates with other elementary and district administrators to provide an overall direction for teaching and learning in the school district.

* Effectively manages school operations in terms of personnel, budgets, buildings and grounds, etc.

* Promotes a positive tone for collaborative school/community relations by articulating the mission, seeking community support, and fostering rapport with all stakeholders.

* Confers with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavioral or learning issues.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned

Experience:

Minimum of five years related experience, including administrative experience at the elementary level and previous elementary teaching experience.

Education:

Master's degree in Education, Education Administration or related field.

Equivalency:

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

Kansas Elementary Principal Certification

Continuing Educ./ Training Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Kansas Certification of Health

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Exempt

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