RMA Principal Pool

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
Instructional Management

1. Monitor the blended instructional program by reviewing teacher lesson plans, observing classroom

instruction on a weekly basis, conferencing with staff, and carefully analyzing assessment data related to student academic performance. Provide educational leadership focused on improving student performance and program effectiveness.

2. Work closely with Central Office Directors and staff to plan, implement, and evaluate the blended curriculum on a systematic basis. Ensure implementation of high performance program offerings that maximize student opportunities.

3. Implement and monitor utilization of Blended Learning and technology to improve student, staff, and administrative productivity.

4. Implement District curriculum/instruction staff development in a timely and effective manner.

5. Supervise and develop the campus response to intervention (RTI) effort in a timely and meaningful way that advances student success.

6. Schedule and administer local ARD, LPAC and 504 committee meetings/hearings, providing notice to parents as required by law.

7. Schedule Instructional Assistants and Special Education teachers according to ARD requirements.

8. Monitor special education data submissions (including weekly review of teacher activity in the RMA special education software system) by teachers and ensure the confidentiality and security of all special education records. Insure special education IEP data is uploaded by teachers and vetted well in advance of ARD committee meetings.

9. Secure and insure accuracy and timely updates of student cumulative files.

10. Expedite the process of gathering TREX requests within tight timelines.

11. Monitor teacher grade submissions each week to ensure compliance with RMA policies and administrative directives.

12. Support and advance the RMA mission with teachers in a way that increases student success within the approved curriculum and staff development process.

School/Organizational Climate

1. Utilize metric data to ensure required student enrollment and attendance levels. Initiate, aggressively maintain, and regularly assess programs to actively recruit students.

2. Project a supportive campus environment to assist in establishing and maintaining a positive teaching and learning experience.

3. Work collaboratively and constructively with central office personnel, other directors and contractors.

4. Using metric data and other information, communicate with staff, students, and parents in a clear and effective manner, demonstrating skill in working with students, staff, and parents to successfully resolve conflict.

5. Develop activities that recognize and honor students, staff, and community volunteers for their service and accomplishments.

6. Develop, implement, communicate, and manage a student discipline plan that encourages and rewards positive student behavior. Ensure compliance of school codes of conduct by enforcing disciplinary actions up to and including suspension and expulsion of students when warranted for the safe operation of a continuous supportive learning environment for all students and staff.

7. Monitor student attendance and devise and implement strategies that improve student attendance.

8. Provide leadership to all aspects of the school and its programs.

Personnel Management & Internal Communications

1. Maintain regular and effective communication with the RMA Central Office and work closely with staff to develop teamwork approach for increased efficiency and to insure compliance in all areas.

2. Effectively work with Human Resources to maintain approved staff levels by recruiting, selecting, compensating, orienting, training, and managing employees in compliance with state, federal, and district EEO and Fair Labor Standards Act. This will include vetting applicants and existing staff for highly qualified compliance.

3. Ensure all employee paperwork and personnel management reports are processed accurately and timely.

4. Regularly communicate and ensure staff compliance with all policies and procedures.

5. Define and communicate expectations for staff (i.e. routine…