Provides instructional leadership to staff including the presentation of professional learning activities, observation of classroom instruction, and the provision of feedback regarding teaching performance. Responsible for day-to-day building administration and activities. Responsible for the safety and welfare of both students and staff. Ensures a safe, pleasant and effective educational atmosphere, provides discipline as necessary and enforces school policy. Provides leadership at the local school level in carrying out the goals and objectives of the school district, administers and supervises all the activities and personnel of the school toward the fullest possible development of each student.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interacts with students in a constructive manner to encourage each individual to perform at his/her highest level.
Manages all building personnel.
Assign teachers to classrooms and students to classes.
Evaluates performance and effectiveness of programs and staff.
Coordinates in-service training.
Interacts with students in a constructive manner to encourage each individual to perform at optimal levels for staff.
Maintains relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Participates in district-wide activities, in-services, and committees, as appropriate.
Maintains and implements District, State and Federal policy and procedure changes at the building level. Shares changes with staff.
Prepares the school budget and works with budgeting/purchasing.
Establishes priorities for educational materials to meet the needs of students and teachers.
Maintains current information on legal/financial developments of educational legislative reforms.
Provides administrative supervision of school-sponsored activities, functions, athletic and special events.
Maintains familiarity with needs and policies governing the education of students with special needs.
Supervises maintenance, cleanliness, security and safety of the building and grounds.
Assumes responsibility for the custody of equipment and facilities and their proper utilization.
Maintains inventories as required.
Delegates duties and responsibilities to staff in order to effectively carry out school activities.
Cooperates with other school principals and officials in student and district inter-school matters.
Provides leadership in identifying school needs and implementing educational objectives.
Establishes and maintains a continuous program of educational planning and organization.
Directs the methods, techniques and procedures, which will effectively insure a quality instructional program.
Maintains a continuous evaluation of instructional effectiveness.
Maintains a school environment that is conducive to learning.
Supervises or provides appropriate scheduling and placement to accommodate various student abilities and needs.
Maintains accurate student records.
Provides appropriate experience, consistent with sound educational philosophies, which meet the needs and abilities of the students.
Implements School Board policies, administrative directives, and regulations relating to the school.
Maintains student discipline consistent with school district policies.
Acts as a communicating liaison between staff and district administrative offices.
Prepares or supervises preparation of various reports as required by Academic Level, District, and/or State offices.
Assists in various duties and tasks as requested or assigned.
Manages District budgeted funds and established control over expenditures and receipts of local monies.
Provides assistance to teachers and staff in order to improve the quality of educational services.
Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Master’s Degree; minimum of five years of experience in teaching and administration; or equivalent combination of education/experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
