What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal, Elementary – Duxberry Park Alternative (PreK – 5) position at Columbus City Schools?
TITLE: Principal, Elementary – Duxberry Park Alternative (PreK – 5)
JOB STATUS: Administrator, FLSA Exempt
REPORTS TO: Executive Director, School Leadership Development
DEPARTMENT: Academic Services
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides strategic direction and oversees execution of all plans and activities of the district’s curriculum ensuring student learning experiences consistent with the mission statement and instructional goals of the district. Serves as the academic and administrative leader of assigned elementary school. The focus of this building is the arts I.M.P.A.C.T. (Interdisciplinary Model Program in the Arts for Children and Teachers). The arts (visual art, music, dance, and drama) are infused deeply into the basic academic curriculum while fostering students’ creativity and problem solving skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Directs the day-to-day activities of building staff. Duties include hiring, training, counseling, evaluating staff performance, and when necessary recommending the disciplining and/or discharging of staff.
- Supervises the delivery of academic instruction ensuring learning experiences consistent with the mission statement and instructional goals of the building and district.
- Guides the selection of professional development materials to help support educators to deliver effective programs and services.
- Partners with executive director to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with higher education partners to ensure successful pre-service educator development opportunities in the district and related district educator professional development opportunities.
- Provides assistance and guidance to staff who are engaged in student instruction.
- Promotes improvement of curriculum and instruction within the building.
- Monitors student achievement and progress toward instructional goals and objectives of the building and district; initiates corrective action as necessary.
- Provides leadership and direction in the development and execution of the building’s School Improvement Plan.
- Oversees development of the master schedule and class scheduling of students.
- Prepares and administers building budget(s). Oversees the procurement of books, supplies, materials and equipment ensuring expenditures are within the approved budget(s).
- Plans, coordinates and conducts staff development activities ensuring that instruction needs of the building are addressed.
- Monitors school building areas to ensure safe conditions and compliance with Federal, state and local health and safety standards.
- Creates and promotes a positive and cooperative atmosphere that encourages and motivates students and staff; ensures rules are fairly and consistently administered.
- Monitors building compliance with related regulatory requirements and district standards; initiates corrective action as necessary.
- Prepares and manages assigned educator professional development budget(s).
- Oversees the maintenance of accurate personnel, student and fiscal records; protects confidentiality of information.
- Prepares or oversees completion of required documentation and reports.
- Establishes and maintains communication with central office administrators, building staff, students, parents and others; articulates and promotes the vision and mission of the building.
- Promotes positive school-community relations by clearly communicating school messages to parents and members of the community; responding to parental and community inquiries in a timely and courteous manner, encouraging/ promoting parental participation in school activities, providing support to parent organizations and maintaining visibility with students, parents and the community.
- Participates on district-wide committee(s) as assigned; performs related tasks.
- Ensures departmental staff maintains required credentials and facilitates on-going development opportunities that align with district strategies and objectives.
- Maintains current knowledge of best practices, trends and new developments in elementary school curriculum, instruction and building administration. Recommends and implements changes to operations and instructional strategies as necessary.
- Resolves problems, situations or issues in a collaborative, tactful, courteous and respectful manner.
- Works cooperatively with intervention assistance team, guidance counselors, student safety resource coordinator, and others to implement various initiatives to increase academic success and ensure students are able to achieve their appropriate grade level.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Education or a related field.
- Seven (7) or more years of related teaching and administrative experience including supervisory responsibilities.
- Valid Ohio Department of Education Administrator certificate or equivalent.
- Demonstrated knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and district policies related to assigned functions.
- Demonstrated supervisory skills to effectively manage the daily operations and administration of assigned function(s).
- Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and work productively with all levels of district staff, students, parents and the general public.
- Ability to handle problem situations in a tactful, courteous and respectful manner.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills.
- Computer skills necessary to maintain various departmental records, documents and reports.
- Analytical ability to develop plans of action to address a variety of issues and concerns in a timely manner.
- Mathematical aptitude necessary to develop an annual budget and monitor expenditures.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively serve as a leader and member of a team.
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies. CCS fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications, so long as the individuals are able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
TIMETABLE:
Open until filled. To ensure consideration, apply by June 22nd.
DIRECTIONS FOR APPYING:
Applicants should apply using TeacherMatch. Applicants should upload a letter of interest, a resume including experience, qualifications, email address, and three professional references. The three references must include the following: complete name, address and zip code, email address, contact telephone number or cellular number.
