GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The position is responsible for the leadership, administration, and supervision of assigned school.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Develop and maintain an effective educational program consistent with State and Federal guidelines and the philosophy, policies, regulations, and strategic plan of the School Board; maintain records and files; meet and confer with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Establish a professional learning culture through a solid foundation of shared mission, vision, values, and goals
• Develop a collaborative culture for improving student achievement.
• Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school.
• Initiate, design, and implement programs to meet specific needs of the school.
• Ensure implementation of the Franklin City Public Schools approved curriculum.
• Direct and monitor the development of the school's instructional program.
• Ensure the development of 21st-century skills with all students.
• Effectively demonstrates satisfactory or above performance on the principal evaluation, keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals, and discussing trends of mutual interest with others in the field.
• Make recommendations concerning the school's administration and instruction.
• Assist with the preparation of the school’s budget and monitor expenditures.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other required information and data.
• Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all School Board policies and regulations by the school's staff and students; interpret and enforce school division's policies and regulations.
• Coordinate and work with the central administrative staff on school needs, problems, and/or effectiveness.
• Plans, directs, and conducts staff meetings to discuss policy changes, instructional programs, potential problems, and resolutions of existing problems and other school related issues; interprets and ensures all district policies, State Statutes, and State Board Rules are adhered to; submits instructional reports to the superintendent.
• Participates in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating of the school’s personnel; supervises and evaluates the performance of all personnel annually, according to board policy.
• Establishes policies and procedures to provide control and leadership in the event of school crisis and /or civil disobedience.
• Establishes guidelines for desirable student conduct with respect to the district’s suspension and expulsion policy and procedures; establishes and implements attendance, conduct, disciplinary, health, and medication procedures.
• Communicates with transportation, special education, and other special services.
• Assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and media releases and keeps the Superintendent or his designee abreast of school activities and concerns.
• Develops and participates in School Advisory Councils, Parent-Teacher Organizations, and other community groups promoting the enhancement and development of school programs; develops positive school/community relations.
• Directs and manages the guidance program, testing program, and curriculum to enhance individual student education and development; supervises the school’s teaching process, i.e., master schedule and teaching assignments based on student needs.
• Administers the policies and procedures of documentation and reporting functions of school records, e.g., Pupil attendance, school budget, expenditure of funds.
• Develops long-range and short-range facility needs at assigned school; directs the establishment of adequate property/inventory records and assumes the responsibility for the safety, care, and maintenance of assigned school.
• Leads and manages the development of personnel through training, in-service, and other developmental activities that are linked to student results, the school improvement plans, code of conduct, principles of professional conduct, individual professional development plans, etc.
• Plans, prepares, and analyzes an annual school budget request and monitors the expenditures of allocated funds.
• Monitor the Student Support Team process to ensure appropriate and timely interventions for students and subsequent referrals for other services if needed.
• Provides effective leadership to the community in fulfilling the goals and objectives as such relates to the short and long-range initiatives of the School Board.
• Perform related work as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to understand, follow, and direct written and oral instructions.
• Expert knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations governing academic administrative policies and procedures.
• Expert knowledge of administrative principles, practices, and procedures of all phases of academic administration; considerable knowledge of recent developments, current literature, and informational resources in the field of academic administration.
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and discretion in decision-making throughout all phases of responsibilities.
• Skill in effectively planning, directing, and supervising a staff comprised of professionals and management engaged in carrying out school functions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining a professional effective working relationship with instructional staff, all levels of personnel, School Board members, and the general public.
• Ability to access, operate, and maintain various software applications; ability to read, update, and maintain various records and files.
• Knowledge of business English and spelling; knowledge of basic math.
• Skill in clearly communicating information both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in performing duties with a professional and cooperative work ethic; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexible hours necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Expert knowledge of basic school district work policies and guidelines; expert knowledge of school Board practices and procedures.

Education / Certifications / Experience

Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, or an academic discipline; supplemented by four (4) to five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the leadership, organization, and supervision of academic affairs, to include but not limited to coordination and management of curriculum and budget development of academic programs within a similar education institution;  or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Successful completion of certification in Administration/Supervision, Educational Leadership, or School Principal.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: 

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; and to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.