Job Title: Principal
Exemption Status: Administrative
Reports to: Superintendent
Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage overall campus operations. Responsible for leadership of the campus instructional program ensuring high standards of instruction and student achievement, compliance with district policies, application of instructional programs, and effective operation of all campus activities.
Education/Licensure:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Instructional Leadership License
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience as a classroom teacher
Three (3) years of experience in instructional leadership roles
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Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions where necessary.
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Provide instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional goals.
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Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
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Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
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Solicit regular input from campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.
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Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school’s mission.
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Establish campus performance objectives and demonstrate campus progress using results to promote school improvement.
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Provide opportunities for interactive communication with Director of Schools, staff, students, parents, and community.
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Act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
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Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
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Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
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Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
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Comply with board policies, state and federal laws, and State Board of Education rules and regulations affecting schools.
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Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
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Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
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Manage use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
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Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
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Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
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Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals.
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Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.
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Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
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Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
General
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Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
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Implement, review and train all school staff on school-level emergency procedures/school safety plan.
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teachers, counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians.
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer
Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside, exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
