Future Elementary Principal 26-27 Application (could be any RCSD elementary school)
About the role
The Principal in the Rankin County School District is responsible for providing exemplary leadership and ensuring high standards of instruction and student achievement. This position requires strong analytical skills in the areas of leading, organizing, administering, and monitoring/supervising a dynamic academic high school program.
Responsibilities
Develop and administer school programs consistent with school district goals, vision, mission, curriculum, and school board and state policies
Implement and modify a school strategic plan that identifies milestones and includes effective strategies for implementing rigorous classroom content and effective instructional practices to support students in achieving learning targets and utilizing progress monitoring results to improve activities to ensure continual improvement
Hold and maintain high expectations for instructional best practices, student achievement, behavior, and accountability
Direct and participate in a planned program of daily announced and unannounced classroom visitations and observations of staff to provide feedback for growth opportunities and ensure quality teaching and learning are occurring with fidelity throughout the school
Identify struggling staff members and appropriately provide feedback, support, and coaching
Increase the number of students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses and performance of associated Advanced Placement exams
Plan, organize, control and direct instructional activities, extracurricular events, special programs, and plant operations at the assigned school to support the preparation of college and/or career-ready graduates
Interview, select, direct, evaluate and supervise certificated and classified personnel; assign faculty and staff as appropriate to meet school objectives and District goals; perform certificated staff recruiting duties for the District as assigned
Develop an action plan to eliminate the achievement gap in order to continuously grow students in all sub groups
Recommend disciplinary action, reassignment or termination action as appropriate; document evidence of substandard performance and provide clear, constructive feedback to improve staff effectiveness; plan, coordinate and arrange for appropriate training of staff in support of professional learning
Enforce applicable State and District codes, policies and laws; administer District and school site discipline policies and safety programs
Plan and direct the business operations of the school to provide students access to high-quality learning options and various activities to achieve their personal best; develop and administer site budgets; and ensure proper allocation of funds for instructional and non-instructional equipment and materials to meet the needs of students, families, and staff
Direct the evaluation and revision of curricular and instructional programs in cooperation with appropriate District administrators; clearly communicate with teachers to ensure that instructional programs follow District requirements and meet student needs to improve student achievement
Develop and maintain communication with staff, community and parent groups, city officials, family representatives, and law enforcement officials
Prepare and write correspondence, bulletins, and other communications on behalf of the school; arrange for school-level public relations and publicity for special events and achievements as appropriate
Plan, implement, direct and evaluate instructional and categorical programs in accordance with state and federal laws, District regulations, and other specially funded program requirements, to ensure proper allocation of resources to improve student learning
Ensure the health, safety and welfare of students; oversee attendance, behavior management, counseling, guidance and other support services; provide individual academic and personal counseling to students and families in support of students staying in school and on target to graduate
Coordinate the maintenance operations of the school site; develop and manage the maintenance and inventory of materials, equipment, buildings and grounds
Develop and ensure a safe, clean and orderly learning environment that exemplifies excellence
Supervise, direct or attend a variety of student activities during the day, in the evening, and/or weekends
Meet regularly with the school leadership team to discuss and monitor school improvement efforts; direct the implementation of professional development and in-service training to improve learning and teaching in classrooms to eliminate the achievement gap; update staff on policies and procedures of the school and District and implement changes
Attend, conduct, and chair a variety of meetings with faculty, parents and community representatives; coordinate and meet with school site advisory groups; conduct student/parent appeals in a timely manner and respond to and resolve parent, student and staff complaints; represent the school at Board, District and community functions
Maintain a daily schedule to address instructional leadership priorities supporting ongoing development of teacher quality, effective staff collaboration, data analysis, and other schoolwide and district priorities
Proactively seek feedback, self-reflect, and adapt own leadership practice, engage in learning opportunities, and accept personal responsibility for mistakes and uses them as learning opportunities
Take initiative and remain solutions-oriented at all times, moving school work forward
Oversee proper safeguards for the maintenance and protection of ball fields, gyms, athletic facilities, as well as assigned equipment and supplies
Ensure that programs and supplement assignments are appropriately assigned and funds are managed prudently
React to difficult moments or feedback with calm and positive ways
Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use
Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures
Regular, dependable, in person attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position
Qualifications
Education Level: Master’s Degree in Education or related field
Certification: MS Department of Education’s Administration Endorsement code