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.