What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Principal position at Berlin Public Schools?
Position Type : Administration
Date Posted : 6 / 5 / 2024
Location :
Emma Hart Willard Elementary School
Date Available : July 2024
Closing Date : 06 / 13 / 2024
BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Our Mission : We create learning experiences that promote a sense of purpose, ignite passion, and foster a sense of pride.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES :
The Principal is the professional leader of the school. Either directly or through the proper delegation of authority, he / she is the supervisor of the instructional program, the organizer of the schedule, the advisor of the students, the school disciplinarian, the coordinator of the student and parent relations, the administrator of the extracurricular program, the liaison between teachers and the Central Office, the director and evaluator of teaching efforts, the public relations representative for the school, the manager of the school facilities, and the supervisor of clerical, custodial and food service employees within the building.
DUTIES :
The Principal shall be responsible for the following duties which he / she performs directly or through the proper delegation of authority. These duties shall be carried out within the framework of the Connecticut General Statutes, the CT State Department of Education regulations, the policies and regulations of the Berlin Board of Education, and the collective bargaining agreements of all certified and non-certified staff member associations.
I. ADMINISTRATION
- Prepares the annual budget of the elementary school, arranges for disbursements within budget allowances, and reviews and authorizes all budget requests for the school.
- Manages the financial affairs of the school and ensures that appropriate records are maintained.
- Participates in the recruitment of faculty.
- Constructs the master list of classes, assigns classes and assigns students and teachers to classes.
- Assigns substitute duties.
- Monitors the procurement of textbooks, supplies and equipment.
- Exercises oversight of the physical plant, furniture, equipment and grounds.
- Prepares annual and intermittent reports.
- Assigns specific duties to aides and volunteers.
- Monitors the athletic and extracurricular activity programs.
- Ensures appropriate planning and supervision of field trips and other school-sponsored trips.
- Makes arrangements for promotion, open house, and other public events.
- Arranges for student assemblies.
- Maintains a program of evaluation of the total work of the school, monitors the components thereof, and takes steps for improvement where necessary and appropriate.
- Ensures the confidentiality of student and faculty records in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
- Conducts new faculty orientation programs.
- Maintains a proper environment for the health, safety and security of students and staff.
- Handles grievances of staff members.
II. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISION
III. OTHER SUPERVISION
IV. SUPPORT SERVICES
V. CURRICULUM
VI. COMMUNICATION
VII. STUDENT RELATIONS AND DISCIPLINE
VIII. EVALUATION
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Position to begin July 2024; annual salary in accordance with negotiated agreement between the Berlin Board of Education and the Association of Berlin Administrators; $151,703 - 166,870. The closing date for this posting is June 13, 2024.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS :
The Berlin Public Schools offers competitive health and dental insurance, retirement options, paid time off, paid holidays, wellness incentives, employee assistance programs, and a shared mission of empowering students to be enthusiastic, curious learners and kind, compassionate leaders in our community and the world. All of us play a role in accomplishing our mission. Please consider becoming a part of our team and making a difference in the lives of our students!
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EEO EMPLOYER
Salary : $151,703 - $166,870
