Elementary Principal

Primary Function: To provide effective instructional leadership for his/her building and manage those activities that contribute to the effectiveness of the total educational program.

Performance Responsibilities: The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.

• Assist in the selection and assignment of school personnel based on knowledge of ability, qualifications, past performance and high school needs.

• Demonstrate a knowledge of district and school curriculum.

• Lead curriculum development activities providing opportunities and encouragement for increased staff program expertise and involvement.

• Implement the district approved curricular scope and sequence in the high school setting.

• Administer systematic and effective methods of objectively monitoring student progress.

• Utilize test results in analyzing program effectiveness and identifying areas needing improvement.

• Demonstrate continued personal growth through participation in professional activities and organizations.

• Evaluate progress toward instructional goals and objectives and make needed adjustments.

• Provide leadership in identifying and solving issues and problems facing the profession.

• Effectively supervise the instructional performance of the professional staff through frequent and ongoing observation and evaluation.

• Provide assistance to the professional staff in developing effective classroom management and discipline techniques.

• Act as a role model for expected staff behavior by demonstrating leadership, management and instructional skills.

• Implement an effective orientation program for newly assigned personnel.

• Administer school budget(s) in accordance with system regulations and board policies and legal requirements.

• Implement a fair, consistent and effective program of teacher evaluation.

• Develop and implement administrative procedures consistent with federal law, state school law, state board of education and local school board policy.

• Supervise health, guidance and attendance services to insure the humane treatment of all students.

• Develop and maintain a positive staff morale.

• Maintain adequate student discipline through the implementation of a fair and effective discipline code.

• Provide adequate supervision and acceptable student behavior at all high school sanctioned or sponsored activities.

• Implement an effective method of reporting student progress.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various elements of the school community.

• Complete assigned tasks on time.

• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the Superintendent may assign from time to time.

• Maintain regular attendance.

Supervisory Responsibilities: All assigned staff.

Qualification Requirements.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of school administration and of current educational trends in curriculum and instruction; comprehensive knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures and practices of the specialties assigned to the office; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and citizens; ability to manage fiscal, physical and human resources to successfully carry out the function and programs of the office; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as curriculum guides, budgets, test results, labor contracts, grant applications, statutes and policies. Ability to understand and generate written memorandums, employee evaluations and correspondence with business and public contacts. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to individuals and groups.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to apply ratio, percent, probability and estimation concepts. Possess an understanding of, and the ability to interpret for others, statistical information.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to potentially technical situations. Ability to establish priority ordering of tasks necessary to complete a project and convey these understandings and priorities to others. Ability to employ logical sequencing, trouble-shooting, problem-solving and decision- making skills.

• Must have a working knowledge of computers and their capabilities. Must have a valid driver's license.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and down stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone and write. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and objects and providing oral information.

• Additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Valid Indiana state certification in school administration; a Masters degree in education or school administration; a minimum of five years of progressively more responsible experience in teaching, related education specialty, supervision or administration; or equivalent education and experience preferred.