Principal Jefferson Elementary

EMPLOYEE Classification: Exempt, Certified

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified Arizona Administrative License
• Valid Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Valid teaching certificate
• At least three (3) years teaching experience

OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide instructional leadership and administrative supervision to faculty and staff at the assigned site to enhance the educational opportunities and provide for the maximum development of the students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows local, state and federal law and adheres to State Department of Education and local school board policy.
• Meets or exceeds the Arizona Professional Administrative Standards.
• Implements Board policy as delegated by the Superintendent.
• Directs the implementation of Governing Board goals as directed by the Superintendent.
• Involves staff in development and implementation of program goals.
• Supervised preparation or proposed annual school budget.
• Provides leadership in curriculum development and implementation.
• Requests and administers approved school budget.
• Evaluates assigned unit personnel as directed.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for instructional improvement.
• Provides personnel with a methodical follow up in areas of evaluation in which need for improvement is noted.
• Supervises compliance required in relation to school attendance codes.
• Supervises student discipline and deals with special discipline problems as necessary.
• Interviews and recommends school employees to the Superintendent.
• Provides reports required by the Superintendent and district office staff.
• Assigns and orients staff to building procedures.
• Supervises requesting of supplies and equipment.
• Supervises preparation of class schedules and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Conducts inventories and maintains records of equipment and accounts for school district properties assigned to the school.
• Provides an atmosphere, which promotes communication among faculty, staff, students, parents, and community, and also promotes a mutual understanding of concerns and opinions of each group.
• Participates in seminars, workshops and professional conferences for professional growth.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

SUPERVISES: All site personnel

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year to be established by the Board. Salary is determined by individual training and experience level on approved salary schedule.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

ADA accommodations: Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodation(s) will be based upon the merits of each situation. The principle criteria will be that of effectiveness and safety.

Approved by Board: 6-22-17

Arizona’s Professional Administrative Standards

Standard 1: The administrator facilitates the development, articulation, implementation, and management of an organization’s mission

The performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the administrator:

• Develops a mission statement for the organization
• Promotes support for and fulfillment of the organization’s mission
• Provides purpose and direction for individuals and groups within the organization
• Demonstrates knowledge of educational issues and how they affect students, schools, and the community
• Facilitates the development of strategic action plans and goals in cooperation with the community
• Sets priorities in the context of community, student, faculty and staff needs
• Serves as an articulate spokesperson for the welfare of all students in a diverse community
• Describes the role of education in a democratic society within an historical context
• Uses documentation of his or her performance to design and continually adapt a professional development plan
• Develops, implements, and monitors changes to the organization’s mission to improve student achievement

Standard 2: The administrator facilitates the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the social, cultural, and legal aspects of the community.

• The performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the administrator:
• Develops procedures for defining mutual expectations
• Develops working relationships and strategies for formulating and implementing organizational policy and funding practices
• Adjusts policy to state and federal requirements
• Develops procedures to recognize potential civil and criminal liabilities
• Develops procedures to provide equal educational opportunities in programs
• Promotes the importance of understanding and appreciating the diversity in the community
• Applies strategies addressing international issues that affect teaching and learning
• Works effectively with policy makers

Standard 3: The administrator implements positive and proactive communication strategies for effective parent and community involvement to improve the learning environment for all students.

• The performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the administrator:
• Articulates organizational purpose and priorities to the community and news media
• Requests and responds to community feedback
• Demonstrates consensus building and conflict mediation
• Formulates and implements plans for internal and external communications
• Uses communications skills to strengthen community support
• Develops support for organizational priorities
• Responds appropriately to the electronic and printed news media

Standard 4: The administrator effectively manages services, programs, operations, and resources.

• The performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the administrator:
• Demonstrates a knowledge of and uses a variety of theories and models of organizations and of the principles of organizational development
• Defines and uses effective processes for gathering, analyzing, and using data for decision making
• Identifies, frames, and solves problems
• Identifies priorities and formulates plans of action to meet internal and external expectations
• Demonstrates project and time management skills
• Establishes procedures to regulate activities and projects
• Delegates at appropriate organizational levels
• Secures, allocates and manages human and material resources
• Utilizes staff evaluation and staff development systems to improve the performance of staff members
• Applies adult motivation research to select appropriate models for supervision of the organization
• Demonstrates understanding of employee benefits and alternative employee benefits packages
• Identifies the potential legal issues affecting school personnel selection, development, supervision, retention, and dismissal
• Demonstrates knowledge of student services and programs for which students may be categorically eligible
• Evaluates and promotes improved organizational morale
• Demonstrates knowledge of social agencies and services available in the community
• Promotes a safe and effective learning environment
• Applies to daily practice the ethical conduct of the profession

Standard 5: The administrator advocates and supports curricular and instructional programs which promote the success of students.

The performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the administrator:

• Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum design
• Develops a strategic plan that enhances teaching and learning
• Plans curriculum which anticipates occupational trends and their educational implications
• Demonstrates understanding of instructional objectives using theories of cognitive development
• Demonstrates knowledge of alignment and sequence of curriculum which promotes student achievement
• Demonstrates knowledge of valid and reliable performance indicators and testing procedures to measure student achievement
• Demonstrates knowledge of assessment strategies to help students achieve at high levels
• Utilizes current technologies which support management and instructional functions
• Exhibits knowledge of an instructional management system that includes research findings on: learning, motivation, instructional strategies, instructional time, and resources to maximize student achievement
• Demonstrates knowledge of research findings on the use of a variety of instructional strategies that include multicultural sensitivity and various learning styles
• Implements programs to help students develop as caring and informed citizens
• Describes and applies legal requirements affecting student supervision