Principal - Elementary School (2025-2026 POOL)

The job of "Principal" is done for the purpose/s of maintaining overall school site operations; receiving, distributing and communicating information to enforce school, District and State policies; maintaining safety of school environment; coordinating site activities; communicating information to staff; and addressing situations, problems and/or conflicts that could negatively impact the school. OAKLEY UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION Principal Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Principal" is done for the purpose/s of maintaining overall school site operations; receiving, distributing and communicating information to enforce school, District and State policies; maintaining safety of school environment; coordinating site activities; communicating information to staff; and addressing situations, problems and/or conflicts that could negatively impact the school. Essential Job Functions: * Chairs meetings (e.g. curriculum, safety, site advisory, special district committees, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district and/or state objectives. * Delegates responsibility for various administrative functions to Assistant Principal and other personnel for the purpose of managing the workload more efficiently. * Evaluates personnel for the purpose of ensuring standards are achieved and performance is maximized. * Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts. * Manages school administrative functions (i.e. facility maintenance, budget, staffing, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines. * Prepares various written documents (e.g. correspondence, reports, analyses, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information. * Presents information on various topics for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback. * Processes student disciplinary actions, personnel actions and/or related matters for the purpose of documenting such actions and adhering to district policies and/or education code. * Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions (e.g. personnel, equipment, disciplinary issues, etc.) for the purpose of providing district personnel with direction and/or data for decision making. * Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment. * Selects personnel for the purpose of providing staff recommendations to the School Board for action. * Supervises instructional personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school’s curriculum. Other Job Functions: * Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. Job Requirements - Qualifications: * Experience Required: Prior job related experience with increasing levels of responsibilities in school setting. * Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to appropriately manage personnel and programs, communicate effectively, problem solve. Knowledge of curriculum, education code, district policies. Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, provide direction to others and make independent judgments, keep and maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, communicate in oral and written form. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/ fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation. * Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Appropriate Administrative Services Credential, Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance. SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS JOB TITLE: Principal The following analysis entails an evaluation of the "Physical Demands" factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities. Rating Symbol Key: NP = Not Present - Does not exist O = Occasionally - Up to 1/3 of the time F = Frequently - From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time C = Constantly - 2/3 or more of the time 1. STRENGTH: 5. TALKING: A. Standing 25% Ordinary C Walking 25% Other O Sitting 50% HEARING: Conversations C B. Lifting O 25 lbs. Other Sounds O Carrying O 25 lbs. Pushing O 10 lbs. 6. SEEING Pulling O 10 lbs. Acuity, Near F Acuity, Far F 2. CLIMBING: O Depth Perception F BALANCING: O Accommodation F Color Vision NP 3. STOOPING: O Field of Vision F KNEELING: NP CROUCHING: O CRAWLING: NP 4. REACHING: F HANDLING: F FINGERING: F FEELING: NP 7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Medium Work: 2 3 (4) (5) (6) (DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parenthesis) 8. PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of reaching/handling/fingering are manipulating papers and materials, using computer; ordinary talking/hearing are participating in verbal interactions; visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation are driving vehicle to and from meetings, preparing and using written, typed or overhead transparency materials. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS JOB TITLE: Principal The following analysis represents evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed. Environmental Conditions must by definition be specific and related to the job. Key to Environmental Factors Rating: NP = Not Present in the Job Environment. S = Seldom - Under 5% of Work Day. O = Occasionally - Up to 1/3 Time. F = Frequently - From 1/3 to 2/3 Time. C = Constantly - 2/3 or More Time. 1. ENVIRONMENT: Inside 80% Outside 20% 2. EXTREME COLD: NP 3. EXTREME HEAT: NP 4. WET/HUMID: NP 5. NOISE: (IN DECIBELS) 80 decibels VIBRATION: O "Noise" = Office environment, playground, cafeteria "Vibrations" = Driving 6. HAZARDS: Mechanical S Explosives NP Electrical NP Radiant Energy NP Burns NP Other Hazard/s NP "Mechanical" = Stapler, paper cuts 7. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS: Fumes NP Mists NP Odors NP Gases NP Dusts O Poor Ventilation NP Other Atmospheric Hazards NP "Dust Exposure" = Paper dust 8. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - DEVICES: 9. E. C. SUMMARY: Inside and Outside Work 2 3 4 5 6 7 Numbers encircled by () indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above. 10. SUMMARY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMENTS: Exposure to paper dusts, normal office noises and road vibrations while driving an automobile. Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) is firmly committed to quality instruction and continually seeks ways to improve teaching techniques and services for our students. OUESD staff is comprised of over 600 professional certificated and classified staff dedicated to servicing our diverse student population of just over 5,200 students.  The Oakley Union Elementary School District prides itself on: * Collaborative environment * Professional development * Inclusion practices * Interventions * Mentoring opportunities * Strong community partnerships "Oakley Union Elementary School District is a diverse learning community committed to educating and empowering today’s learners and tomorrow’s leaders in a safe and inclusive environment." https://www.ouesd.k12.ca.us/ Letter of interest Completed application Resume 3 current letters of recommendation California Administrative Services Credential California Teaching Credential