Principal, Elementary School

Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Six (6) years of experience in teaching, administration, or supervision, with three years in an administrative role, some of which shall have been at the elementary school level.
• Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Postgraduate educational license with endorsement(s) designated as appropriate to the assignment.
• Administration and supervision PreK-12 endorsement.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of modern public elementary school education and an ability to apply them to the needs of the school.
• Knowledge of current elementary school curriculum and instructional practices and trends.
• Knowledge of public school organization and administration and the support activities required.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate comprehensive elementary school instructional programs.
• Ability to plan and supervise and evaluate the work of instructional and support personnel.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Major Duties/Essential Functions

• Directs and manages the assigned human, material, and financial resources necessary for school operation in compliance with school division policies and legal requirements.
• Maintains effective discipline and fosters a safe and positive environment for students and staff.
• Exhibits instructional leadership through alignment, coordination, and delivery of required programs and/or curricular areas required to achieve excellence and continuous improvement consistent with school division goals.
• Oversees collaborative development and implementation of school improvement plans; plans, implements, supports, and assesses instructional programs.
• Selects, inducts, supports, evaluates, and retains quality instructional and support personnel.
• Provides staff development programs consistent with program evaluation results and school instructional improvement plans.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves problems using effective problem-solving techniques.
• Promotes effective communication and interpersonal relations with students, staff, families, and other community members; works collaboratively with staff, families, and community members to secure resources and to support the success of a diverse student population.
• Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions.
• Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with other administrators, school personnel, and the community to promote and support the mission and goals of the school division.
• Participates in professional development activities to enhance student learning and provide service to the profession, the division, and the community.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Salary Range

$142,292 - $218,630

School-based Administrator Scale/Grade

006-FCFPSA

School Year

2026-2027

Instructional Level

Elementary

Contract Length

260-Day Contract

Open Until Filled

Yes

Re-Adv. Position

No