Principal - Elementary School (2024-2025)

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Position Title: Principal
Salary Schedule: State Base Plus Local Supplement

Department: School Leadership
Job Code: 761000

Reports To: Executive Director of Elementary Operations
Work Schedule: 237 days/8 hr.

Grade/Level: N/A
FLSA: Exempt

Primary Function: Receive general direction from the Superintendent and exercise direct supervision over assigned staff.

Plan, direct and review the activities of the school including program supervision and development. Interpret and explain district policies and procedures relative to school operations and instruction. Direct school facility use and maintenance.

Working Conditions: Physical Demands:
Office environment
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard

Constant interruptions
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone

Seeing to read a variety of materials

Sitting for extended periods of time

Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

Qualifications:
Must hold or be eligible for Georgia Level 6 Certificate in Educational Leadership (Tier II)

Must have a strong educational background with a minimum of three (3) years of successful administrative experience

Minimum of two (2) years of successful experience as an assistant principal

Must be able to follow directives and assist in the direction of focus of the total program

Must have good organizational skills and the ability to supervise a large staff

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Functions:

Provide leadership and accountability in working with all school stakeholders, including teachers, parents, support personnel, students, and community members, to achieve standards and develop and improve the instructional programs of the school

Direct and supervise the ongoing development of the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and coordinate communication of the SIP with the School Advisory Council

Supervise the work of staff members in the school and confer with them to improve the quality of teaching/learning.

Encourage the acceptance of individual responsibility and the development of initiative on the part of all staff.

Preside at meetings of the school staff and enlist the cooperation of all staff members in the solution to school-related problems.

Participate in the appointment, re-appointment, promotion, dismissal, and performance evaluation of all school staff.

Direct and supervise the labor of all employees in the school and be responsible for the efficiency of employees

Administer regulations affecting scholarship and discipline and counsel students as needed

Maintain desirable relationships with school patrons and counsel them concerning student progress and achievement.

Certify the compliance of individual students with the requirements for promotion or graduation based on records and reports from teachers.

Serves as the medium of communication for all official business of the school with Central Office staff, students, and the public

Be responsible for the proper use and preservation of buildings, grounds, furnishings, equipment, and facilities of the school.

Submit to Central Office Administration reports covering all details of the work of the school.

Ensure that grade report cards are properly completed and issued at designated times.

Ensure that all interschool contests and all other school-sponsored activities are under the direct and complete control of the school administration and that finances related to such school activities are handled the same as other school funds.

Ensure that all school purchases are made through authorized individual school purchase orders and comply with statutory requirements as well as Board Policies.

Designate a staff member to oversee the school in case of illness or absence of the principal.

Ensure that receipts are issued for all funds received regardless of source.

Submit required and requested financial reports to appropriate staff; submit all accounting books for audit as requested.

Provides for a safe, orderly, secure campus and school environment

Serves as spokesperson for the school to the community and within the district

Involves the community in school program activities and in establishing district and school goals

Attends meetings at the district office with district office personnel, parents, counselors, and school administration staff

Conducts classroom observations on a regular basis to observe student behavior and teaching strategies

Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.

Review current developments, literature, and technical source information related to job responsibilities.

Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures.

Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.
It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
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