TITLE: Principal
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
JOB GOAL: To use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills in managing the
assigned school as to promote the educational development of each pupil.
SUPERVISES:
- All personnel serving in the assigned school.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Studies the educational needs of the pupils of the assigned school and develops plans for meeting them.
- Exerts leadership in the adoption of the general program of education for the schools to meet the needs peculiar to the community being served.
- Directs the activities of the school’s professional and classified staff members in the performance of their duties.
- Supervises the instructional staff in the development of the curriculum and student activities.
- Reports to the appropriate central office staff regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Organizes and administers a program of public relations to further the community’s understanding and support of the educational program.
- Assists, when called upon, in the development of budget allocations and administers same.
- Interprets and enforces Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the assigned school.
- Supervises the maintenance of all required records and prepares reports as requested.
- Utilizes as many community resources as possible in developing an effective educational program.
- Consults regularly with and coordinates the services of resource personnel so that all classroom teachers may receive effective assistance.
- Establishes guidelines for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline.
- Develops program of orientation for new staff members.
- Supervises, evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual performance.
- Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, school sponsored activities, athletic events, and PTA meetings.
- Maintains control of various funds generated by the school and by student activities.
- Maintains active relationship with students and parents.
- Monitors the master teaching schedule and recommends any special assignment as per the school SBDM Policy.
- Supervises the preparation of student schedules.
- Provides for adequate inventories of property under his/her jurisdiction, for the security and accountability for that property, and is responsible for maintaining total school plant.
- Supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes.
- Conducts staff meetings to keep members informed regarding policy changes, new programs, curriculum and instruction, etc.
- Participates in the recruitment, screening, and hiring of school personnel.
- Assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases.
- Keeps the superintendent informed of the school’s activities and problems.
- Plans and supervises fire drills and emergency preparedness program.
- Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant.
- Delegates authority to assistants and other staff members, particularly in his/her absence.
- Recommends removal of staff members whose work is unsatisfactory, according to established procedures.
- Keeps abreast of current trends, developments, and research as they pertain to education and school operation.
- Lead, maintain and monitor all SBDM Policies, Procedures, Practices and Meetings.
- Any other duties as assigned by superintendent or designee.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Administrative certificate endorsed for the position of school administration appropriate for that level (K-5 or K-12).
- Four (4) years of successful teaching experience.
- Such Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
- Satisfactory completion of State mandated health examination.
EVALUATION:
- Performance of the job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Salary commensurate with the Russell Independent Schools Certified Salary Schedule.
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