Administration: Elementary Principal

SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, provides educational leadership and staff management for an MPS School; provides strategic leadership to maintain a safe, orderly, and productive learning environment for students, staff, parents, and the community; fosters the success of students by facilitating the development, communication, implementation, and evaluation of a shared vision of learning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Plans, organizes, evaluates, and directs the implementation of all programs and activities in an MPS School; performs primary liaison duties between the school and the community; performs duties within scope of authority and training; duties may vary according to job assignment.

Directs and coordinates school administration, communications, instructional development, classroom evaluation, effectiveness assessment, teacher development, disciplinary actions, student support programs, facilities operations, financial management and budgets, and community relations.

Provides leadership to students, staff, parents, and community to establish a safe, positive, learning- centered environment; promotes MPS vision, goals, purpose, cultures, and values; develops and implements plans to maximize the educational, social, and personal development of the students Directs the staff and functions of the school to meet MPS needs, including staff support and development, performance management, improvement initiatives, and accountability systems.

Exercises independent judgment within policy guidelines; identifies and analyzes school and community issues; resolves organizational and attendance issues, student development, and employee relations.

Manages assigned staff; assigns programmatic responsibilities and projects; develops schedules, resolves workload and technical issues, and assures that goals are defined and achieved; develops staff skills and training plans, and conducts performance evaluations.

Monitors instructional, educational, support, and service programs; evaluates program effectiveness and develops recommendations for improvements and curriculum revisions.

Directs administrative functions, including budget, expenditures, records, and facilities management.

Monitors and evaluates classes, and assures that the teaching activities meet quality standards; assures compliance with federal and state regulations, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction standards, and MPS policies.

Assists students to resolve discipline, attendance, safety, learning, and relationship issues.

Assures the effective allocation and utilization of resources; manages contracts for special services.

Supports the relationship between the Minot Public School District and the general public by

demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and District staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and District information; follows compliance rules governing child abuse; performs related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

Master's Degree in Education, or related field; AND five years of teaching experience, including one year of experience as an Assistant Principal; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge of :

MPS organization, operations, policies, and procedures.

Federal and state policies, rules, and regulations governing the conduct and safety of student programs and facilities in an educational environment, including the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, and other governing and accrediting agencies.

Principles and practices of administrative management, including personnel rules, cost accounting, budgets, payroll, purchasing, planning, contracting, records management, and project management.

Techniques and practices for efficient and cost effective management of resources.

Legal, ethical and professional rules of conduct for public education administrators.

Local community resources, regional community services programs, and regional training programs.

Safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions in public facilities.

Skill in :

Directing and coordinating MPS School operations.

Identifying problems and opportunities, and developing solutions.

Understanding and applying educational standards and procedures, federal and state rules and regulations, and MPS policies and procedures.

Maintaining emotional control in a high stress environment.

Using courtesy and respect in interactions with students, staff, and parents.

Using motivational skills to inspire staff, facilitate teamwork, and support innovation.

Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.

Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Developing and maintaining a public education learning environment in which positive, appropriate behavior is encouraged, and discipline problems are minimized.

Collaborating as a team member, with colleagues, staff and community representatives.

Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.

Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, public officials, and representatives from other regional agencies.

Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid North Dakota State Driver's License is required. Teacher / Educator certification from North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is required; and specific Principal's Credential is required as defined by Article 67-19 of the North Dakota Administrative Rules.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a standard office and public school environment.

This position is subject to veteran's preference.