PRINCIPAL

SUMMARY:  Provides instructional leadership to staff including, curriculum planning, review and implementation, and professional development.  Responsible for the day-to-day building administration and the safety and welfare of both students and staff.  Ensures a safe, pleasant and effective educational atmosphere.  Provides discipline as necessary and enforces school policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supervision of Instruction (Faculty):
  • Conducts teachers’ meetings
  • Discusses student matters with faculty members involved
  • Involves faculty in curriculum study, development, and possible changes
  • Stresses “excellence in instruction” and best possible instructional methods
  • Observes classroom instruction
  • Prepares teacher evaluation reports and discusses with teachers
  • Estimates quality of faculty performance in relation to pupil achievement
  • Consults with counselor regarding students and teachers
  • Assigns rooms and schedules classes for faculty members
  • Keeps the lines of communication open; listens to suggestions, grievances and innovative ideas from members of the staff and other personnel
  • Makes constructive suggestions to faculty when needed
    • Supervision of Instruction (Students):
      • Registers and assigns students to class sections
      • Conducts student orientation regarding rules, regulations and classes
      • Sets general rules regarding school operations
      • Decides what discipline measures are needed when students are referred by counselors or teachers
      • Meets with parents regarding student’s progress
      • Determines promotion and/or retention of students after consultation with teachers
      • Coordinates all student affairs
      • Dispenses medication according to the conditions listed in Policy ST803.4, administering medicine to students
      • May suspend students pursuant to discipline policies
        • General:
          • Attends educational meetings
          • Disseminates information of meetings (local and when possible on the state level) to the staff, central office and school board
          • Follows and carries out school board policy and administrative regulations
          • Analyzes standardized and other test results
          • Studies teacher report card grades
          • Reviews textbooks and school supplies
          • Keeps parents involved in school activities
          • Invites parents to visit school and classrooms
          • Explains school policy and curriculum to parents
            • Business and Non-instructional:
              • Keeps accurate daily student attendance registers according to state guidelines as well as continually monitors attendance and keeps the central office informed of absenteeism
              • Maintains inventory of textbooks and equipment. Sends copies of equipment inventory reports to the Central Office with serial numbers listed
              • Sends in daily and weekly cafeteria reports
              • Supervises cafeteria operations during lunch hours whenever possible
              • Supervises building maintenance and cleanliness
              • Inspects buildings periodically and requests repairs or additions to maintenance supervisor when needed
              • Ensures that the staff remain “safety conscious” and reports any safety hazards
              • Consults with teachers on needs and the preparation of the budget
              • Compiles yearly budgets for the building
              • Discusses budgets with the assistant superintendent and business manager for review of needs
              • Administers minor first aid to injured students when nurse is not available
              • Notifies parents of children with major illnesses or injuries
              • Coordinates and cooperates with all auxiliary agencies
              • Keeps newspapers and radio stations informed of items of interest at school
              • Keeps the Central Office informed of innovative practices

• Is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of certified and classified personnel in the building

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Knowledge of data usage, including collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
• Ability to manage budgets and personnel
• Ability to communicate effectively using all forms of communication
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of State and Federal programs
• Knowledge of Arizona Academic Standards, Instruction and Accountability
• Knowledge of budgeting and school finance
• Knowledge and experience in the use of technology to enhance instructional delivery
• Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree in Education
• Three (3) years experience in teaching
• Arizona Administrative Certificate K-12
• Bilingual ability in Spanish and English strongly preferred