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Elementary School Principal

Dublin City Schools
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/31/2050
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
TITLE:                      ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL 
JOB STATUS:          FLSA EXEMPT
REPORTS TO:         DIRECTOR OF ELEMENTARY BLDG LEADERSHIP
DEPARTMENT:      ACADEMICS AND STUDENT LEARNING
 
POSITION SUMMARY: 
To use leadership and administrative skills in promoting the maximum educational development of each elementary school student.
 
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master’s Degree in Elementary Administration  
  • Minimum of three years teaching - preferably at Elementary level  
  • Current Ohio certification in Elementary Administration  
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Staff Personnel  
  • Assist in acquiring, supervising and developing the building’s human resource so that the educational and other programs of the building might be most effectively implemented.  
  • Assess staffing needs, cooperate with the Director of Personnel in recruiting and  interviewing and making recommendations concerning employment.  
  • Assign staff within the building to particular teaching or support positions.  
  • Supervise and direct the evaluation of individuals assigned to the building.  
  • Administer provisions of negotiated employee contracts relative to certificated and classified staff in the building.
Curriculum and Instruction  
  • Maintain and improve the quality of the instructional program and school climate  through being responsible for teacher implementation  of  the  curriculum,  through  supervision of instruction and through assisting in the development of the instructional program for the district.  
  • Provide leadership in establishing and implementing educational goals and objectives  for the school and in evaluating the attainment of those goals and objectives.  
  • Direct the planning of building level staff development activities and inservice day programs.  
  • Participate in district curriculum revision and textbook selection efforts.  
  • Plan and effect an organizational framework to bring together the school’s staff,  students, facilities and programs in an effective instructional program.  
  • Direct the North Central review process for the building.
Pupil Personnel  
  • Provide leadership and support for services which will foster the well-being of  students and provide for their individual needs.  
  • Establish and direct behavior management systems which are consistent with the Board  of Education Student Rights and Responsibilities Policies.  
  • Cooperate with other district level administrators in supporting programs, such as guidance, special education and nursing services, that provide for the safety,  emotional and physical  well-being and enhanced educational opportunities for students.  
  • Provide orientation for students new to the building.  
  • Compile, secure and use  student  records in  compliance with legal restraints and district policies. 
School/Community Relations  
  • Foster and maintain effective two-way communication between the community.  
  • Organize and meet with PTO and other such advisory groups.  
  • Direct the release of information about the school through newsletters, meetings, newspapers, parent groups and other appropriate communication techniques.  
  • Present or supervise the presentation of reports to the Board of Education as directed by the Superintendent.  
  • Develop relationships with individuals and community groups which foster support for school goals, objectives and programs. 
Resource Management 
  • Supervise the operation of the building, equipment, and business procedures in ways that enhance the overall program.  
  • Direct custodial staff to insure the proper cleanliness and safety of the facilities.  
  • Assess the general condition and needs of the building and grounds and report them to the Director of Support Services.  
  • Prepare and implement a budget which will adequately support school programs.  
  • Prepare and submit federal, state and local reports. 
Professional and Personal Development  
  • Develop and maintain professional and personal skills and knowledge needed to provide effective leadership as a building principal.  
  • Participate in local, state,  and national professional organizations.  
  • Visit programs in other schools and attend educational conferences and inservices.  
  • Read current professional literature.
Other
  • Ensure the safety of students.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.
  • Remain free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment in the district.
  • Exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
  • Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, and intelligent human beings.
  • Understand the legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in, and practice of, ethical principles and democratic values.
  • Maintain confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
 
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.  The qualifications should not be viewed as individual absolute standards, but considered holistically with other position-related criteria.
 
The Dublin City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.

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