Principal - Elementary

POSITION TITLE:       Elementary School Principal

FLSA:                           Exempt Administrative

REPORTS TO:              Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education 

MAJOR POLICY RESPONSIBILITY:

The Elementary Principal is responsible for providing effective instructional leadership and is accountable for the school’s operation.  Major responsibilities include the educational program, professional and classified staff, student development, facility maintenance and management, fiscal management activities, and developing effective community relations.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience.
• Elementary Principal certification.
• Educational Specialist Degree with Doctorate preferred.
• Effective leadership skills and experiences.
• Proven background in instruction, assessment, and professional development.

  
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Oversees the development and implementation of high quality local assessments to meet state requirements and track student progress on state standards.
• Develops and administers the district’s assessment program.
• Develops and implements program evaluations for all District programs.
• Assists teachers and administrators in interpreting assessment and evaluation information in making programmatic and instructional decisions.
• Collaborates with other District personnel in developing and implementing quality educational programs and evaluations.
• Provides technical assistance in research, analysis, and assessment design to District personnel.
• Manages and supports technology-based assessment systems.
• Approves and monitors applications to conduct research.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Inform appropriate central office personnel of problems, progress, and plans in the building as they occur and identify.
• Support and participates in parent/community activities.
• Provide an orientation program for new staff members.
• Participate in developing building goals according to the educational goals of the district.
• Other duties as assigned by the superintendent.

Contact Information:
Human Resources
315 E Dunklin Street
Jefferson City MO 65101

573-659-3013

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with the district are hereby notified that the district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.