Principal--Brookville Elementary School

FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

JOB TITLE: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

POSITION TYPE: FULL TIME / CERTIFIED

210 DAYS (ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL) & 230 DAYS (HIGH SCHOOL)

REPORTS TO: SUPERINTENDENT

EVALUATED BY: SUPERINTENDENT

EMPLOYEE EVALUATED ANNUALLY

Chief Administrator/Educator Leader

The purpose of the Building Principal is to be the chief administrator and educational leader of

his/her school. This role demands decision making skills necessary to implement, improve, and

promote the programs of the school. The Building Principal shall not only exhibit leadership

through personal direction and administration, but shall recognize and utilize the leadership and

unique abilities of others.

Instructional Leader

The principal is an instructional leader who assumes the role of Instructional Leadership and

accepts responsibility for the success of all students.

• Conducts group meetings which will cooperatively implement, improve, and promote the

educational programs of the school

• Confers and counsels with professional, paraprofessional, and non-professional personnel to

implement, improve, and promote the educational program of the school

• Observes and supervises the teaching-learning situation and other activities as they occur

within the classroom and outside of the classroom

• Organizes a personal schedule to provide time for supervisory work with school and interests of

the school

• Works closely with new personnel and personnel in need of help
• Recommends adjustments and modifications of the educational program to fit the needs and

interests of the school

• Recommends personnel to serve on corporation-wide committees
• Equitably assigns personnel within the building to responsibilities required to implement,

improve, and promote the educational program and considers staff development and

improvement in making assignments

• Encourages and promotes professional growth of staff by inter and intra school visitation,

participation in workshops, conferences, in-service activities and college courses, and

cooperative planning and teaching with colleagues

• Provides opportunities and support for personnel to develop new ideas and more effective

techniques

• Evaluates all professional, paraprofessional, and non-professional personnel for purpose of

improvement of instruction, promotion, tenure, and dismissal and interprets the evaluation

criteria to all personnel at the beginning of each school year

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and continues to refine a master plan, including the delineation of the objectives and

goals required to affect a balanced, comprehensive, and cohesive educational program within the

school

• Schedules classes, facilities, personnel, and use of equipment as required for the efficient

operation of the educational program

• Provides personnel the necessary materials, equipment, and facilities required for the efficient

performance of their duties

• Directs the co-curricular program of the school
• Develops, maintains, and upgrades the morale and the moral and ethical standards of the

school

• Files an annual report outlining present conditions and school progress made during the year,

including constructive suggestions for improvement of the school for the next school year

• Keeps informed on the latest in good school procedure
• Sees that the state course of study is followed and that no textbooks and text material are to be

used other than that approved by the Indiana Department of Education and/or the

Superintendent

Supervision of Personnel. The principal functions as a personnel manager for professional,

paraprofessional, and non-professional personnel assigned or attached to the school.

• Identifies staff needs and recommends qualifications needed to fill vacancies
• Recommends candidates for approval to fill known and anticipated vacancies
• Cooperates with administrative, supervisory, consultant, and other personnel assigned or

attached to the building and facilities

• Evaluates the performance of personnel in the school on a continuing basis and reports his/her

evaluations to the Superintendent

• Recommends the transfer of personnel to obtain maximum benefit from the potential of the

individual in question and mutually approved with the other principals and Superintendent the

transfer of personnel

• Recommends personnel for re-employment, promotion, permanent, or dismissal
• Reviews and recommends personal and professional leaves prior to the Superintendent’s

consideration

• Reports cases of personnel on matters of personal concern
• Confers with personnel on matters of personal concern
• Assists the substitute teacher pertaining to rules
• Implements and monitors appropriate components of the school corporation’s testing program
• Approves all programs and outside speakers who are invited to participate in school activities
• Attends, or designates a subordinate to attend all activities such as school plays, athletic

contests, and other events sponsored by the school

• Recommends all outside-of-school corporation trips by certified personnel before referring the

request to the Administration Office personnel

Optimal Learning Environment:

The principal is responsible for an optimal learning environment

with augments and supplements the instructional programs of the school. In performing the

function, the principal works cooperatively with Administration Office personnel and coordinates

the services within the building.

• Determines a grouping plan that stimulates, motivates, and challenges students to attain their

maximum potential

• Assigns students to appropriate educational programs which best fit their needs
• Administers the attendance program of the school, refers cases to the attendance officers when

warranted, and completes all attendance records and reports

• Assists teacher in identifying potential behavior problems and provides support and guidance to

teachers in disciplinary matters. The principal has the responsibility to implement established

policies on the suspension and expulsion of students.

• Develops and administers fair and equitable regulations for the conduct and decorum of

students in the school and in school activities

• Approves the promotion or retention of students in the school
• Follows this procedure in case of accident or serious illness of pupil or personnel: Administer

first aid if necessary. Telephone or send word to the parents. Telephone a physician without

delay if necessary. Report full details to the central office.

• Maintains an equal distribution of pupils per class as much as possible
• Verifies the residence of each student attending the school appearing to enroll
• Develops the master schedule for the school day
• Assigns appropriate supervision as needed

Facilities/Resource Management. The principal shall assure the efficient management and

operation of the school building and resources. In performing this function, the principal works

closely with the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee.

• Cooperatively establishes educational priorities for materials and adjusts these priorities to meet

the needs of the teachers and students within the allowable or anticipated funds

• Prepares an annual list of maintenance and construction projects
• Collects, deposits, and expends all funds in accordance with the regulation of the State Board of

Accounts and/or the policies of the Board of School Trustees. A monthly activity fund report

showing previous balance, receipts, disbursements, outstanding checks and current balance

shall be submitted to the Administration Office. All schools shall file Report SA5 (Financial

Report/School Extracurricular Account) within two weeks of the end of each school year.

• Maintains accurate records of monies collected and expended from the co-curricular account
• Supervises all building personnel (first day of school through the last) in a manner that will

cause the facility to be maintained in a clean, safe, and esthetic condition at all times

• Systematically inspects the building and grounds in regard to safety and cleanliness
• Prepares or approves a schedule for cleaning and supervises the cleaning to assure the building

is appropriately maintained

• Implements the appropriate steps of the emergency school closing procedure
• Directs and controls the distribution of materials and equipment
• Requests proper maintenance for all instructional equipment and requests necessary

replacement for instructional materials and equipment

• Supervises storage of materials and equipment under best available conditions
• Participates in decisions when construction, remodeling, or additions are involved
• Directs and supervises the appropriate use of telephones, inter-communication systems, and

school-wide written communications

• Supervises the preparation, maintenance, and storage of all school records
• Administers the textbook rental system and orders or requests books and supplies according to

approved procedures

• Refers requests for maintenance service to the maintenance department
• Approves all requisitions for supplies and equipment originating in his/her school
• Completes and files attendance information with the Administration Office at the designated

time

• Reports to the Administration Office before leaving the school corporation on a school day
• Provides for the required number of fire, tornado, and man-made disaster drills
• Arranges for transportation of pupils for athletics, field trips, and exhibitions

Professional Growth. The principal is an educational leader that models the qualities of fairness,

equity, and honesty in dealing with others.

• Exhibits professional behavior in the conduct of all duties
• Participates cooperatively in professional development activities with faculty members, fellow

principals, and other corporation personnel

• Keeps abreast of developments, trends, and research concerning the school, its program, and its

administration

• Participates actively in professional organizations dealing with the school program and his/her

professional responsibilities

• Behaves in a manner that exemplifies ethical standards and the worth and dignity of the

individual

• Administers all programs under the provisions of the law, the policies of the Board of School

Trustees, and the rules and regulations of the corporation

• Performs all other duties prescribed by the Superintendent
• Hold, or is eligible to hold, a valid Indiana Elementary or Secondary Administration and

Supervision License or a Building Level Administration License

• Hold a master’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in Educational

Administration or Educational Leadership

• Hold a valid Indiana teaching license
• Have had at least three (3) years of teaching experience
• Previous administrative experience preferred