Principal II; K-8; Spanos School

Job Description / Essential Elements

STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

PRINCIPAL, K-8 SCHOOL

Interpret and implement the educational and administrative programs of the K-8 school according to the policies and directions from the Board of Education; assign duties and responsibilities to staff members to ensure that the necessary educational services and activities meet the needs of the students; ensure proper relationships with community, parents, students and other educational levels; and perform related duties as assigned.

Receive administrative direction from the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education. Exercise general supervision over certificated and classified assigned personnel.

• Represent the Board of Education and interpret its policies in the school and the community
• Organize and administer the school to which assigned, assuming legal responsibility thereof; maintain, direct and administer an approved educational program adapted to the needs of the students served
• Provide instructional leadership through the supervision and evaluation of personnel concerned with instructional programs such as teachers, assistant principals, counselors, instructional advisors, specialist and other assigned staff
• Assume responsibility for the evaluation of certificated staff assigned to the school and the submission of performance reports as required.
• Ensure operating efficiency through the organization and management of other personnel such as custodians, clerks, cafeteria workers and others
• Exercise leadership within the school through the conduct of faculty and other meetings necessary for the efficient functioning of the school; disseminate significant information to teaching and staff personnel
• Assist in the selection, assignment, development and promotion of personnel in the school
• Provide for the continuous supervision, approval and evaluation of the educational programs for the purpose of improving teacher learning environment; promote professional growth of staff through such activities as in-service training, conferences, and graduate work
• Execute ongoing program evaluation and planning to improve programs effectiveness for all students
• File periodic reports with the District relating to pupil classification, daily attendance, timesheets, estimated enrollments and others
• Supervise the preparation of and monitor the school budget and business activities
• Oversee the maintenance of inventory, purchasing and distribution of supplies and materials
• Maintain public relations program to communicate and interpret goals and achievements of the educational programs; participate actively in professional associations at the local, state and national level.
• Ensure appropriate student behavior, becoming involved in student discipline when necessary
• Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Policies, directions, regulations, laws and guidelines pertinent to the administration of the school’s educational and recreational programs and activities
• Techniques and methods of direct and indirect supervision
• Needs, concerns, interests and problems of the varying groups within the community served by the school
• Child development including physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth, and theories of discipline
• Record keeping practices including those needed for budget administration, evaluations and overall administration
• Effective recruitment, selection and training practices
• Laws related to minors, including suspension and expulsion procedures
• Curriculum, instructional approaches, educational strategies, outcome-based education, restructuring, and current trends in education
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