Principal

MARION COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Marion, Indiana

Job Description

Position Title: Elementary Principal FLSA Status: Exempt

Responsible to: Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent Supervises: Students and faculty

Director of Elementary Education

Evaluated by: Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent Benefit Level: C

Terms of Employment: 208 days

Evaluation Period:

• Formative evaluations throughout the school year as per MCS Performance and Assessment procedures.

• Annual summative evaluation prior to July 1.

Purpose of the Position: Provide leadership for learning; work with teachers to develop their use of instruction and data to improve student learning outcomes. Oversee the management of the physical plant, staffing, and different school and community relations in order to effectively and safely maintain the school learning environment.

Classified as Confidential Employee: Functional responsibilities or knowledge in connection with the issues involved in dealings between the school corporation and its employees require strict adherence to confidentiality.

Minimum Requirements: The following qualifications represent the minimum requirements necessary for an individual to perform this position effectively:

• Master's Degree in Education/School Administration

• Valid Indiana School Principal's License

Essential Functions of the Position: The following functions have been determined by Marion Community Schools to be essential to the successful performance of this position.

• Oversee and implement the Reading Plan and the school improvement process that leads to student growth.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local policies and regulations.

• Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.

• Oversee the implementation of corporation curriculum and instruction.

• Direct, supervise, and evaluate certified and non-certified personnel.

• Maintain a high visibility and availability to students, staff, and parents.

• Oversee the management of the physical plant.

• Foster a positive relationship and maintain effective communication with the school community.

• Effectively utilize available federal, state, and local funds.

Secondary Functions of the Position: The following functions, while important and necessary to the position, have been determined by Marion Community Schools to be marginal to the successful performance of this position.

• Supervise students as needed (i.e. arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, etc.).

• Assist support staff as needed (i.e. custodian, nurse, secretary, etc.).

• Supervise extracurricular activities.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent.

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures and functions of school building leadership and management practices

• Child development theory

• Best practice instructional methods

• Applicable software and applications

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities.

• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.

• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters.

• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.

Equipment Used:

• General Office Equipment (computer, telephone, copier, fax machine)

Place Where Work is Performed:

• Throughout the school building and various public/community facilities in Marion

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

• Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch.

• Must be able to hear and speak clearly.

• Must be able to lift items of 20 lbs. occasionally.

How this Job Description was developed:

This job description was developed by the HR Department in conjunction with Elementary Principals.

Marion Community Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

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