CLASS TITLE:  Principal   

This position is for the 2024/2025 school year.

BASIC FUNCTION: To be a visionary leader who promotes the success of all students through educational leadership, efficient organizational management, professional standards of conduct, and effective communication with all stakeholders.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Communicates effectively the vision and mission of the school/district to staff, parents, students, and community members.
• Models the core beliefs of the school/district vision.
• Develops the vision with and among stakeholders.
• Recognizes and celebrates the realization of the vision.
• Communicates progress toward the vision and mission to all stakeholders.
• Involves the community in school/district in improvement efforts.
• Shapes the educational programs, plans, and activities according to the vision.
• Develops comprehensive improvement plan in which objectives and strategies to achieve the vision and goals are clearly articulated.
• Uses assessment data related to student learning to develop the school/district vision and goals.
• Uses relevant demographic data pertaining to students and their families in developing the school/district mission and goals.
• Identifies, clarifies and addresses barriers to student learning and achieving the vision.
• Seeks and obtains needed resources to support the implementation of school/district mission and goals.
• Regularly monitors, evaluates and revises the vision, mission, and consolidated plans.
• Treats all individuals with fairness, dignity and respect.
• Promotes professional development which focuses on student learning consistent with the school/district vision and goals.
• Acknowledges the responsibilities and contributions of each individual.
• Encourages and models lifelong learning.
• Promotes high expectations for self, student, and staff performance.
• Promotes use of technology as a tool in teaching and learning.
• Promotes multiple opportunities to learn for all students.
• Designs, implements, evaluates and refines curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular programs.
• Bases curriculum decisions, school culture and climate on research; expertise of teachers, and the recommendations of learned societies.
• Uses a variety of sources of information to make decisions.
• Assesses student learning using a variety of techniques.
• Employs a variety of supervisory and evaluation models.
• Monitors pupil personnel programs to ensure that needs of students and their families are met.
• Participates in professional organizations and activities.
• Promotes leadership potential in colleagues.
• Shares educational materials, information, ideas with colleagues. (Writes for publications, presents at conferences, and provides professional development)
• Uses knowledge of learning, teaching, and student development to make informed management decisions.
• Designs and manages operational procedures to maximize opportunities for successful learning.
• Recognizes, studies, and applies appropriate emerging trends.
• Effectively manages contractual agreements related to the school/district.
• Monitors the school/district plant, equipment, and support systems so they are operated safely, efficiently, and effectively.
• Manages time to maximize attainment of organizational goals.
• Confronts and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Aligns financial, human, and material resources to the goals of school/district.
• Shares responsibility to maximize ownership and accountability.
• Uses effective problem-framing and problem-solving skills.
• Uses communication skills effectively.
• Manages fiscal resources of the school/district responsibly, efficiently, and effectively.
• Creates and maintains a safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing school environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of school records.
• Makes high visibility, active involvement, and communication with the larger community priority.
• Regularly uses information about family and community concerns, expectations, and needs.
• Gives credence to individuals and groups whose values and opinions may conflict.
• Serves as a resource to school/district.
• Establishes partnerships with area businesses, institutions of higher education, and community groups to strengthen programs and support school goals.
• Integrates youth family services with school/district programs.
• Recognizes and values diversity and considers diversity in developing learning experiences.
• Models community collaboration for staff.
• Provides opportunities for staff to develop collaborative skills.
• Develops and maintains effective media relations.
• Examines personal and professional values.
• Demonstrates values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higher levels of performance.
• Serves as a role model.
• Accepts responsibility for school/district operations.
• Considers the impact of one’s administrative practices on others.
• Uses the influence of the office to enhance the educational program rather than for personal gain.
• Treats people fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect.
• Protects the rights and confidentiality of students and staff. 
• Demonstrates appreciation for sensitivity to the diversity in the school/district community.
• Recognizes and respects the legitimate authority of others.
• Examines and considers the prevailing values of the diverse school/district community.
• Expects that others in the school/district community will demonstrate integrity and exercise ethical behavior.
• Opens the school/district to public scrutiny.
• Fulfills legal and contractual obligations and operates the school within the framework of policies, laws and regulations enacted by local, state and federal authorities.
• Applies laws and procedures fairly, wisely, and considerately.
• Influences the larger political, social, economic, cultural environment in which the school/district operates.
• Communicates with the school/district community concerning trends, issues, and potential changes in the environment in which the school operates.
• Dialogues with representatives of diverse community groups.
• Helps to shape public policy to provide quality education for students.
• Instructs and supervises students in the ethical and legal use of technology.
• The principal uses technology to support instruction; access and manipulate date; enhance professional growth and productivity; communicate and collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community; and conduct research.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Adheres to the professional code of ethics.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

-Valid State Teacher Certificate (Preferred)

-Appropriate Administrative Certificate

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

205-240 days (depending upon assignment).  Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification.  They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.  Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.