What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal at Sunnyside Intermediate School position at Lafayette School?
Position Type :
Administration / Principal
Date Posted : 12 / 10 / 2024
Location :
Sunnyside Intermediate School This is a 1.0 FTE, 260-day position as Principal of Sunnyside Intermediate School. Sunnyside is a 5th and 6th grade public school with approximately 1,000 students and 120 staff members. Sunnyside teachers are grouped in two or three member teams that are designed to help students transition from the one teacher elementary model to the secondary model they will experience at Tecumseh Junior High School and ultimately Lafayette Jefferson High School. Sunnyside offers students a comprehensive education program with a particular focus on the performing arts, high ability programming and STEM education. Sunnyside is a 1 : 1 Apple iPad school and the facility is equipped with the latest educational technology. The building has undergone recent renovations and is one of the nicer school facilities in the area. The successful principal will be supported by an administrative team consisting of three Assistant Principals and a Student Services department consisting of three School Counselors. The position is on a 260-day contract and comes with 20 vacation days, 5 personal days and 11 paid holidays. The position is complete with a highly competitive salary and one of the state's finest benefit packages.
Sunnyside is located in the heart of Lafayette, Indiana just one hour north of downtown Indianapolis and 2 hours south of downtown Chicago along Interstate 65 in west central Indiana. Greater Lafayette is home of Purdue University and the presence of the university, along with a robust economy make Lafayette one of the most highly desired places to live in the Midwest.
A complete job description is attached
LAFAYETTE SCHOOL CORPORATION
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE : Principal of Sunnyside Intermediate School
REPORTS TO : Superintendent of Schools & Associate Superintendent
PRIMARY FUNCTION :
Serve as the instructional leader of the school to which he / she is assigned and as such shall have responsibility for the direction, development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of the total educational program of the school. Additionally, the principal shall be responsible for managing the total resources of the school, providing supervision of all school activities, shall ensure the safety and welfare of all pupils, shall ensure and evaluate the effectiveness of all educational activities, and shall implement LSC policies.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES : Shall include but are not limited to the following :
- Alignment with the LSC Mission, Vision and Values :
Coordinate efforts with all LSC administrators, certified staff, and classified personnel to create meaningful educational opportunities that result in high-quality learning and growth for all students.
student success.
Lead and manage the overall operations of the intermediate school.
Collaborate with teachers to develop, implement, and assess curriculum and instructional strategies that promote student learning.
Provide leadership in student support services, including counseling, special education, and extracurricular activities.
Serve as the primary liaison between the school and parents, the community, and the school district.
Manage the school's budget, ensuring proper allocation of resources for academic programs, extracurricular activities, and other school needs.
Monitor compliance with state and federal education laws and regulations.
Stay current with educational trends, research, and best practices, implementing improvements where necessary.
Assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Associate Superintendent or Superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS :
A Master's degree in Educational Leadership, School Administration, or a related field.
Classroom teaching experience required.
Valid Indiana Building Level Administration or Superintendent license covering grades 5-6.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :
WORKING CONDITIONS :