JOB DESCRIPTION

 

TITLE:                        Principal, PK-5 campus 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:       Administrative Certification

                               

REPORTS TO:             Superintendent

 

BASIC FUNCTION: Plan, organize, control and direct the instructional programs, operations, plant and personnel for an assigned elementary school; assure safe and positive learning environment for the students and staff.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Plan, organize, control and direct instructional activities, special programs and plant operations at an assigned school; confer with personnel regarding staff, programs, students, finances and legal requirements; implement and modify the school's mission, goals, objectives and programs as needed.

 

Interview, select, direct, evaluate and supervise certificated and classified personnel; assign faculty and staff as appropriate to meet school objectives; manage on-site teacher contracts.

 

Direct and participate in a planned program of formal and informal classroom visitations and observations; recommend discipline, reassignment or termination action as appropriate.

 

Enforce applicable State and organization codes, policies and laws; administer site discipline and intervention policies and safety programs.

 

Plan and direct the business operations of school; develop and administer site budgets; assure proper allocation of funds for instructional and non-instructional equipment and materials.

 

Direct the evaluation and revision of curricular and instructional programs in cooperation with appropriate administrators; communicate with teachers to assure instructional programs meet student needs and requirements.

 

Analyze data and develop and implement plans for instructional improvement growing out of program assessment.

 

Establish, coordinate and maintain communication with community and parent groups, law enforcement and other officials.

 

Prepare and write correspondence, bulletins and other communications on behalf of the school; arrange for school-level public relations and publicity for special events and achievements as appropriate. 

 

Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent