Principal, Firebaugh Middle School

TITLE:Principal IIREPORTS TO:Superintendent DEPARTMENT:School SiteCLASSIFICATION:Management WORK YEAR:215 DaysSALARY:Management Salary Schedule BASIC FUNCTION: Plan, organize, control and direct the instructional programs, operations, plant and personnel for a middle school, K-8 school or school of comparable size and complexity. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Principal II - Middle school, K-8 or school of comparable size and complexity. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Plan, organize, control and direct instructional activities, extracurricular events, special programs and plant operations at a District middle school, K-8 or school of comparable size and complexity; confer with District Office personnel regarding staff, programs, students, finances and legal requirements; implement and modify the school's mission, goals, objectives and programs as needed. Interview, select, direct, evaluate and supervise certificated and classified personnel; assign faculty and staff as appropriate to meet school objectives; perform certificated staff recruiting duties for the District as assigned. Direct and participate in a planned program of classroom visitations and observations; recommend discipline, reassignment or termination action as appropriate; document evidence of substandard performance. Enforce applicable State and District codes, policies and laws; administer District and school site discipline policies and safety programs. Plan and direct the business operations of school; develop and administer site budgets; assure proper allocation of funds for instructional and non-instructional equipment and materials. Direct the evaluation and revision of curricular and instructional programs in cooperation with appropriate District administrators; communicate with teachers to assure instructional programs meet student needs and District requirements. Prepare and present inservices to parents, community, and parent groups; attend a variety of meetings and events to represent the school. Establish, coordinate and maintain communication with community and parent groups, City officials, Parent Club representatives and law enforcement officials. Prepare and write correspondence, bulletins and other communications on behalf of the school; arrange for school-level public relations and publicity for special events and achievements as appropriate. Conduct articulation activities with elementary feeder schools and the District high schools; develop and direct an orientation program of new students. Plan, implement, direct and evaluate instructional and categorical programs in accordance with Stale and Federal laws, District regulations and other specially funded program requirements. Principal II • Continued REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Assure the health, safety and welfare of students; oversee attendance, behavior management, counseling, guidance and other support services; provide individual academic and personal counseling to students and parents. Coordinate the maintenance operations of the school plant; assure proper management, maintenance and Inventory of materials, equipment, buildings and grounds. Supervise, direct or attend a variety of student activities during the day or in the evening. Direct the Implementation of staff development and in-service training; update staff on revised policies and procedures and Implement changes. Attend, conduct and chair a variety of meetings with faculty, parents and community representatives; coordinate and meet with school site advisory groups; conduct student/parent appeals; respond to and resolve parent, student and staff complaints; represent the school at Board, District and community functions. Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of District, County State and federally mandated records and reports regarding student attendance, welfare, discipline, safety, academic achievement and certification for graduation. Direct the maintenance of comprehensive and complex files pertaining to school personnel, plant facilities, inventories, financial Information and contracts; direct the maintenance of student and staff records at the site. Perform related duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree and three years of classroom experience or experience in pupil personnel services. Teaching experience preferred. MA preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Administrative Services Credential. Valid California driver's license. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Comprehensive organization, activities, goals and objectives of a District middle school or school or comparable size and complexity. School law administration and applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws. State and local curriculum requirements. Board and District policies, procedures and regulations. Labor relations law and employee contracts. State plant facility requirements. Budget preparation and control. Principals and practices of administration, supervision and training. Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy. Oral and written communication skills. Public speaking techniques. Basic computer operation. ABILITY TO: Plan, organize and direct the operations, plant and personnel of an assigned middle school, K—8 or school of comparable size and complexity. Organize, direct, evaluate and supervise assigned certificated and classified staff. Direct activities regarding personnel, the physical plant, budget curriculum and Instruction, and communications and articulation. Train, supervise and evaluate certificated and classified personnel. Principal II - Continued ABILITY TO: Plan and direct the budget and business operations of the school. Establish, coordinate and maintain communication with community and parent groups. Plan, implement, direct and evaluate instructional and categorical programs in accordance with applicable laws. Plan and organize work. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Complete work with many Interruptions. Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Prepare and deliver oral presentations. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Office environment; subject to constant interruptions; subject to driving to off-site locations to conduct work. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Speaking to deliver presentations. HAZARDS: Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. APPROVALS: Violet L Chuck, SuperintendentDate Albert Karrtor, ClerkDate Board of Trustees Fddonjob dese fHaprlndpal II 11-4-98

Salary : $118,124 - $145,277