Elementary School Principal

REPORTS TO:
Superintendent or Designee

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Regular, full time

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Elementary Principal is responsible for planning and administering effective, efficient elementary school
programs which provide an optimal educational program for all students. The Principal facilitates the
professional growth of the staff, collects and analyzes data to lead the instructional program, and ensures a safe
learning environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree with emphasis in educational administration
• Valid State of Ohio Certificate/License for an Elementary Principal
• Demonstrated leadership in education
• Demonstrated skill in conflict resolution
• Demonstrated leadership in educational administration or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication
• Understanding of curriculum and instruction
• Understanding of developmental growth and impact on student learning

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Continuous Improvement
Principals help create a shared vision and clear goals for their schools and ensure continuous progress toward achieving the goals.

• Collaborates with the staff to plan and leads regular meetings of the professional staff
• Understands and uses assessment data to evaluate and improve instruction
• Serves as a member of the district's administrative team
• Participates in professional organizations and activities

Instruction
Principals support the implementation of high-quality standards-based instruction that results in higher levels of achievement for all students.

• Develops, promotes, and ensures the implementation of curricular and instructional program
• Ensures student achievement
• Ensures that continuous improvement planning occur at the building level and supports the district's strategies plan
• Ensures the coordination of all building programs including instruction, drug and alcohol, technology, academically talented, guidance and counseling, special education, library/media, student services, intervention and health

School Operations, Resources and Learning Environment
Principals allocate resources and manage school operations in order to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

• Oversees the daily operation of the elementary school program
• Works with the Department of Human Resources to select, appropriately assign, and encourage professional growth of new staff members
• Supervises and maintains student record keeping procedures related to attendance, assessment, student progress, health and emergency data
• Ensures safety, health and welfare of students and staff
• Directs and monitors the building budget and collect designated fees
• Ensures and coordinates maintenance housekeeping and security of facilities and property
• Communicates all personnel issues to the Assistant Superintendant and Department of Human Resources

Collaboration
Principals establish and sustain collaborative learning and shared leadership to promote student learning and achievement of all students.

• Works with staff to create a positive environment
• Assumes such other responsibilities and performs other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.

Parents and Community Engagement
Principals engage parents and community members in the educational process and create an environment where community resources support student learning, achievement and well being.

• Serves as a key communicator between the school and the community
• Works with parent/teacher groups in support of the total school program

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to lead and motivate staff and students.
• Knowledge of child development and modes of learning.
• Ability to work cooperatively with building and district staff, parents, agency personnel and community members.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Effective active listening skills.
• Well-developed organizational and problem solving skills.
• Sound judgment and a sense of humor.
• Knowledge of curriculum and successful teaching strategies.
• Team building skills.
• Knowledge of Ohio school law.
• Knowledge of educational administration and school finance.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather; that is, being prepared to come to work on all scheduled days, including calamity days.
• Some interaction with unruly children.
• Occasional interaction with angry or distraught adults.
• Occasional travel to extracurricular activities and meetings.
• Some weekend/evening work.
• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, and/or hear.

NOTE: The above lists may not be ranked in order of importance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Length of Employment: To Be Determined
• Salary and Fringe Benefits: Based on current Administrator salary and benefit schedule