What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal - Elementary School position at Stephens County School District?
POSITION TITLE: Elementary Principal
FLSA: Exempt Administrative
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 215 Days
MAJOR POLICY RESPONSIBILITY:
The Elementary Principal is responsible for providing effective instructional leadership and is accountable for the school’s operation. Major responsibilities include the educational program, professional and classified staff, student development, facility maintenance and management, fiscal management activities, and developing effective community relations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of three (3) years of building leadership experience preferred.
- Leadership Degree required with clear and renewable leadership certificate required.
- Educational Specialist Degree preferred.
- Effective leadership skills and experiences.
- Proven background in instruction, assessment, and professional development.
- Elementary school teaching experience preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Oversees the development and implementation of high quality local assessments to meet state requirements and track student progress on state standards.
- Develops and administers the district’s assessment program.
- Develops and implements program evaluations for all District programs.
- Assists teachers and administrators in interpreting assessment and evaluation information in making programmatic and instructional decisions.
- Collaborates with other District personnel in developing and implementing quality educational programs and evaluations.
- Provides technical assistance in research, analysis, and assessment design to District personnel.
- Manages and supports technology-based assessment systems.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Inform appropriate central office personnel of problems, progress, and plans in the building as they occur and identify.
- Support and participates in parent/community activities.
- Provide an orientation program for new staff members.
- Participate in developing building goals according to the educational goals of the district.
- Other duties as assigned by the superintendent.
