Principal

Under the Regional Superintendent, the Elementary School Principal directs and coordinates educational, administrative and counseling activities of an elementary school. He/she provides instructional and administrative leadership at the school site over curriculum, budget, operations, guidance, students and staff. He/she participates in the formulation of district policy and provides a link between the district and the community.

This position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of all positions. The Elementary School Principal carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the school district’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include employee selection process, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; supervising employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Functions

The essential duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Evaluates the effectiveness of the school site’s instructional programs.

• Acts as the school site’s primary disciplinarian.

Administers the school site budgets in accordance with district policy and procedure. • Assigns all students in such a way as to encourage their optimum growth.

• Develops plans and organization structures for school site.

• Assesses the progress of the students.

• Guides staff in the determination of long-range plans and current goals and objectives.

• Participates in the development and implementation of district-approved curriculum; integrating it with the needs of the individual school.

• Assists in screening and interviewing candidates. Recommends appointments and assignments of staff members.

• Plans, organizes and directs the business operations of the school site; including budgets in accordance with district policies and procedures.

• Communicates effectively with parents about programs, individual student progress and parent participation. Leads the district’s community relations programs at the site.

• Serves as district officer in management, certificated and classified employee relations.

• Communicates and interprets district policy to site staff.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Instructional curriculum and methods for elementary school.

• School site administrative techniques.

• District policies and procedures.

• State and federal regulations.

• Budget preparation and control.

• Goals, objectives and policies of the district.

• Interpersonal skills such as counseling, coaching and mediation.

• Oral and written communications.

• Operation of personal computers and related software.

• Time management.

• Policies and objectives of assigned elementary school programs.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize and administer programs.

• Train, supervise and evaluate staff performance.

• Prioritize and schedule work.

• Prepare and monitor a budget.

• Explain and enforce policies and regulations.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with others.

• Operate a personal computer and related software.

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution

Five years of full-time, paid, professional educational experience, two of which have been as a Principal or Assistant Principal, educational administrator or other leadership position at the elementary, middle or secondary school level

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Principal Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person