Position Type:
Administration/Principal - Elementary
Date Posted:
5/30/2026
Location:
Beechgrove Elementary
Date Available:
07/01/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Internal Transfer Deadline: June 14, 2026
TITLE: Elementary Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Administrative certificate endorsed for the position of school administration appropriate for that level (K-5 or K-12)
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Masters degree with emphasis on school administration
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Three (3) years successful administrative experience
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Four (4) years of successful teaching experience
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 as to promote the Educational development of each pupil
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Studies the educational needs of the pupils of the assigned school and develops plans for meeting them
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Exerts leadership in the adoption of the general program of education for the schools to meet the needs peculiar to the community being served
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Directs the activities of the school's professional and classified staff members in the performance of their duties
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Supervises the instructional staff in the development of the curriculum and student activities
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Reports to the appropriate central office staff regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, and supplies
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Organizes and administers a program of public relations to further the community's understanding and support of the educational program
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Assists, when called upon, in the development of budget allocations and administers the same
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Interprets and enforces Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the assigned school
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Supervises the maintenance of all required records and prepares reports as requested
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Utilizes as many community resources as possible in developing an effective educational program
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Consults regularly with and coordinates the services of resource personnel so that all classroom teachers may receive effective assistance
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Establishes guidelines for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline
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Develops program of orientation for new staff members
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Supervises, evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual performance
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Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, school sponsored activities, athletic events, and PTA meetings
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Maintains control of various funds generated by the school and by student activities
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Maintains active relationship with students and parents
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Develops the master teaching schedule and recommends any special assignment
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Supervises the preparation of student schedules
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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
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Supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes
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Conducts staff meetings to keep members informed regarding policy changes, new programs, and the like
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Participates in the recruitment, screening, and hiring of school personnel
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Assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases
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Keeps the superintendent informed of the school's activities and problems
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Plans and supervises fire drills and emergency preparedness program
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Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant
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Delegates authority to assistants and other staff members, particularly in his/her absence
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Recommends removal of staff members whose work is unsatisfactory, according to established procedures
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Keeps abreast of current trends, developments, and research as they pertain to education and school operation
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 230 Days, Salary to be determined by Administrative Salary Schedule
EVALUATION: Performance of the job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent
