Elementary Principal

Job

7147

• Date Posted: 6/22/2026
• Date Available:
  
  07/09/2026

Elementary Principal (Head Teacher) - Large School (over 500 students)

Reports To:

Superintendent

Supervises:
All personnel serving in the assigned school

Job Goal:
To use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills in managing the assigned school to promote the educational development of each pupil.

• Administrative certificate endorsed for the position of school administration appropriate for that level (K-5 or K-12)
• Master’s degree with emphasis on school administration
• Three years successful administrative experience
• Four years of successful teaching experience

• Studies the educational needs of the pupils of the assigned school and develops plans for meeting them
• Exerts leadership in the adoption of the general program of education for the schools to meet the needs peculiar to the community being served
• Directs the activities of the school's professional and classified staff members in the performance of their duties
• Supervises the instructional staff in the development of the curriculum and student activities
• Reports to the appropriate central office staff regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, and supplies
• Organizes and administers a program of public relations to further the community's understanding and support of the educational program
• Assists, when called upon, in the development of budget allocations and administers the same
• Interprets and enforces Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the assigned school
• Supervises the maintenance of all required records and prepares reports as requested
• Utilizes as many community resources as possible in developing an effective educational program
• Consults regularly with and coordinates the services of resource personnel so that all classroom teachers may receive effective assistance
• Establishes guidelines for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline
• Develops program of orientation for new staff members
• Supervises, evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual performance
• Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, school sponsored activities, athletic events, and PTA meetings
• Maintains control of various funds generated by the school and by student activities
• Maintains active relationship with students and parents
• Develops the master teaching schedule and recommends any special assignment
• Supervises the preparation of student schedules
• Provides for adequate inventories of property under his/her jurisdiction, for the security and accountability for that property, and is responsible for maintaining total school plant
• Supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes
• Conducts staff meetings to keep members informed regarding policy changes, new programs, and the like
• Participates in the recruitment, screening, and hiring of school personnel
• Assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases
• Keeps the superintendent informed of the school's activities and problems
• Plans and supervises fire drills and emergency preparedness program
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant
• Delegates authority to assistants and other staff members, particularly in his/her absence
• Recommends removal of staff members whose work is unsatisfactory, according to established procedures
• Keeps abreast of current trends, developments, and research as they pertain to education and school operation

Duration: 230 days

Salary: to be determined by Administrative Salary Schedule

Evaluation:
Performance of the job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent