Principal - Elementary School

About the Role

This leadership position is responsible for the overall planning, directing, supervising, and implementation of the educational program within the school, ensuring an effective learning climate.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the design, supervision, and implementation of programs to meet the school’s specific needs, including recommendations for administration and instruction.
• Supervise all professional, paraprofessional, and administrative personnel (excluding health services governed by the Nurse Practice Act). Delegate authority in your absence.
• Direct the interviewing, training, assigning, and evaluating of the school’s professional staff, including orientation, performance evaluations, and recommendations for staffing changes.
• Lead, monitor, and support student attendance, conduct, and health, establishing guidelines for consistent discipline policies and positive behavior systems.
• Oversee the proper implementation of searches, investigations, and student drug testing programs while ensuring compliance with students' due process rights.
• Systematically develop a positive school culture to promote continuous student growth, aligning programs with academic standards.
• Coordinate curriculum, instruction, assessment, and data on student learning with research-based best practices.
• Schedule classes, develop the master teaching schedule, and allocate time efficiently to meet student and school-wide needs.
• Ensure building-wide compliance with federal, state, and local laws, District policies, and collective bargaining agreements. Recommend policy changes as needed.
• Supervise the building Guidance Program to enhance individual student education and development.
• Direct in-service training for teachers, including administrative procedures and staff coordination.
• Assist in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum and provide leadership in instructional program development.
• Prepare and submit budgetary requests, monitor expenditures, and ensure compliance with legal and District policies for school funds.
• Prepare, supervise, and maintain all required reports, records, and administrative data.
• Facilitate parent-teacher conferences and maintain active relationships with students, parents, and personnel.
• Supervise the daily use of school facilities for academic and non-academic purposes, ensuring security and accountability for school property.
• Monitor and support school safety, including fire drills and emergency preparedness programs.
• Act as a liaison between the school and community, interpreting school policies and encouraging community participation.
• Communicate effectively with District personnel regarding serious incidents or matters requiring attention.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records and information.
• Guide the preparation and administration of federal, statewide, and local student assessments.
• Coordinate student activities that support the instructional program and meet community needs.
• Attend school-sponsored events to recognize student achievement and support school functions.

Requirements

• Principal Certification (required).