Must have Principal's Certificte to be considered for this position.

CLASS TITLE:       PRINCIPAL     

PRIMARY  FUNCTION:  To provide visionary leadership for academic achievement by:

Demonstrating Professional Leadership           Assessing and Communicating Learning Results

Demonstrating Knowledge of Content              Reflecting/Evaluating Teaching/Learning

Designing and Planning Instruction                  Collaborating with Colleagues/Parents/Others

Creating and Maintaining Learning Climate      Engaging in Professional Development

Implementing and Managing Instruction           Demonstrating Implementation of Technology

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and the School SBDM Council.

• Communicates effectively the vision and mission of the school/district to staff, parents, students, and community members.

• Communicates progress toward the vision and mission to all stakeholders.

• Involves the community in school/district in improvement efforts.

• Shapes the educational programs, plans, and activities according to the vision.

• Develops comprehensive improvement plan in which objectives and strategies to achieve the vision and goals are clearly articulated.

• Uses assessment data related to student learning to develop the school/district vision and goals.

• Uses relevant demographic data pertaining to students and their families in developing the school/district mission and goals.

• Identifies, clarifies and addresses barriers to student learning and achieving the vision.

• Monitors, evaluates and revises the vision, mission, and improvement plans.

• Promotes professional development which focuses on student learning consistent with the school/district vision and goals.

• Acknowledges the responsibilities and contributions of each individual.

• Promotes high expectations for self, student, and staff performance.

• Promotes use of technology as a tool in teaching and learning.

• Promotes multiple opportunities to learn for all students.

• Designs, implements, evaluates and refines curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular programs.

• Bases curriculum decisions, school culture and climate on research; expertise of teachers, and the recommendations of learned societies.

• Assesses student learning using a variety of techniques.

• Employs a variety of supervisory and evaluation models.

• Monitors pupil personnel programs to ensure that needs of students and their families are met.

• Participates in professional organizations and activities.

• Promotes leadership potential in colleagues.

• Shares educational materials, information, ideas with colleagues. (Writes for publications, presents at conferences, and provides professional development)

• Uses knowledge of learning, teaching, and student development to make informed management decisions.

• Designs and manages operational procedures to maximize opportunities for successful learning.

• Effectively manages contractual agreements related to the school/district.

• Monitors the school/district plant, equipment, and support systems so they are operated safely, efficiently, and effectively.

• Confronts and resolves problems in a timely manner.

• Aligns financial, human, and material resources to the goals of school/district.

• Shares responsibility to maximize ownership and accountability.

• Uses effective problem-framing and problem-solving skills.

• Uses communication skills effectively.

• Manages fiscal resources of the school/district responsibly, efficiently, and effectively.

• Creates and maintains a safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing school environment.

• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of school records.

• Makes high visibility, active involvement, and communication with the larger community priority.

• Establishes partnerships with area businesses, institutions of higher education, and community groups to strengthen programs and support school goals.

• Integrates youth family services with school/district programs.

• Recognizes and values diversity and considers diversity in developing learning experiences.

• Provides opportunities for staff to develop collaborative skills.

• Develops and maintains effective media relations.

• Demonstrates values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higher levels of performance.

• Accepts responsibility for school/district operations.

• Considers the impact of one’s administrative practices on others.

• Protects the rights and confidentiality of students and staff.

• Recognizes and respects the legitimate authority of others.

• Examines and considers the prevailing values of the diverse school/district community.

• Expects that others in the school/district community will demonstrate integrity and exercise ethical behavior.

• Opens the school/district to public scrutiny.

• Fulfills legal and contractual obligations and operates the school within the framework of policies, laws and regulations enacted by local, state and federal authorities.

• Applies laws and procedures fairly, wisely, and considerately.

• Influences the larger political, social, economic, cultural environment in which the school/district operates.

• Communicates with the school/district community concerning trends, issues, and potential changes in the environment in which the school operates.

• Instructs and supervises students in the ethical and legal use of technology.

• The principal uses technology to support instruction; access and manipulate date; enhance professional growth and productivity; communicate and collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community; and conduct research.

• Treats all individuals with fairness, dignity and respect.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Maintains a professional and appropriate appearance.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

• Adheres to the professional code of ethics.

   

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

   

  -Valid State Teacher Certificate (Preferred)

  -Appropriate Administrative Certificate

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.