Elementary Principal

Qualifications

• Masters in Education, Educational Leadership or similar field

Certifications

• Certificate 040: Building Administrator Grades PK-12
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License

1. Personnel
• Supervises and assists the professional and non-professional staff members in the performance of their responsibilities.
• Reports to the appropriate District administrators regarding the needs of the school and district.
• Assists in the recruitment and retention of highly skilled staff members.
• Evaluates staff for the purpose of improvement of instruction and contract renewal.
• Recommends to the Superintendent the assignment, promotion, retention, or dismissal of staff.
• Provides orientation and support to new and beginning staff at the school and district level.
2. Curriculum/Instruction
• Assists in studying the instructional and curriculum needs of Mt. Blue RSD and helping develop plans and action steps for meeting them.
• Demonstrates leadership for the general school program to meet Mt. Blue RSD community needs.
• Assists and supervises the instructional staff in the development and implementation of curriculum and of student activities.
• Uses resources of the school system and the community when focused on school and district goals in developing an effective educational program.
• Provides for coordination of programs between grades and with other schools in the district and during student transitions.
3. Site Based Management
• Develops and administers the school's budgeted allocations.
• Provides for a system of open communication among the professional and non-professional staff.
• Plans and constructs a schedule for the effective daily operation of the school by working with other administrators as necessary for shared staff.
• Supervises daily activities and school sponsored functions.
• Reports to District administration regarding the needs of the school for equipment and supplies.
• Develops and maintains a climate where mutual respect and cooperation is demonstrated among students, staff, and administrators.
4. Students 
• Assists in the development of procedures assuring the appropriate placement of students in the school district.
• Develops a process for positively recognizing student accomplishments.
5. Parent and Community Involvement
• Keeps the public informed in order to further the community's understanding and support of the educational program.
• Schedules conferences with teachers, parents, and students whenever it is necessary.
6. Other Administrative Responsibilities
• Implements Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the school.
• Prepares such reports as may be required.
• Acts as an active member of the District Administrative Team.
• Serves on, and may provide leadership for, the various committees that develop district programs.
• Serves on local and state professional organizations, as appropriate.
• Participates in Individualized Education Program Meetings (IEPs)
• Attends Mt. Blue RSD Board of Directors meetings as assigned.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent may assign.

• Contracted July 1 - June 30 annually under the Administrative Collective Bargaining Agreement
• 260 days with sick, vacation & personal leave available

• Travel between schools or district buildings may be required at times

Supervises: The principal supervises professional and non-professional staff members, in accordance with District policy. 

Reports To: Superintendent of Schools

Terms of Employment:  As determined annually by the District.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.