TITLE

PRINCIPAL

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Assume responsibility for all elements in the development and operation of the school.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a postgraduate professional license in school administration and shall have completed those courses at the graduate level that are pertinent to the assignment
• Have prior proven success in school administration
• Have demonstrated professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel, students, parents, and members of the community
• Sufficient mobility to perform hall and school ground monitoring activities.
• Possess high moral standards and integrity

REPORTS TO

Superintendent

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership for the instructional program
• Foster a positive school climate that promotes student learning
• Monitor and assess student progress
• Ensure appropriate student conduct consistent with school standards and policies
• Provide staff leadership, development, and training
• Supervise and evaluate staff
• Provide effective management of the physical plant, financial accounts, instructional materials, and equipment
• Resolve conflicts and manage crises
• Exhibit effective human relations and communication skills
• Develop positive school-community relations
• Interpret the school's instructional program to parents and the community
• Develop and implement an annual improvement plan for the school
• Develop and meet personal and professional goals from an established list of possible target areas
• Develop and meet goals based on annual superintendent initiatives
• Ensure extracurricular activities are properly supervised
• Adhere to district purchasing procedures and requirements
• Ensure consistent and fair discipline of students according to handbook and policy
• Implement school safety plan
• Provide continuous communication to parents and stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Twelve months a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of licensed personnel

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