PRINCIPAL ELIGIBILITY POOL (Elementary Schools)

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent, Elementary Education and the Director-Elementary Education, plan, organize, control and direct the instructional programs, operations, plant and personnel for a traditional or year-round elementary school (K-6); assure safe and positive learning environment for the students and staff.

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize, control and direct instructional activities, special programs and plant operations at a District elementary school; confer with District Office personnel regarding staff, programs, students, finances and legal requirements; implement and modify the school's mission, goals, objectives and programs as needed.
• Interview, select, direct, evaluate and supervise certificated and classified personnel; assign faculty and staff as appropriate to meet school objectives; manage on-site teacher contracts.
• Direct and participate in a planned program of formal and informal classroom visitations and observations; recommend discipline, reassignment or termination action as appropriate.
• Enforce applicable State and District codes, policies and laws; administer District and school site discipline and intervention policies and safety programs.
• Plan and direct the business operations of school; develop and administer site budgets; assure proper allocation of funds for instructional and non-instructional equipment and materials.
• Direct the evaluation and revision of curricular and instructional programs in cooperation with appropriate District administrators; communicate with teachers to assure instructional programs meet student needs and District requirements.
• Analyze data and develop and implement plans for instructional improvement growing out of program assessment.
• Establish, coordinate and maintain communication with community and parent groups, law enforcement and other 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.
• Supervise or schedule the supervision of students on campus before and after school, during lunch, recess and other activities; discipline students according to established guidelines.
• Assure the health, safety and welfare of students.
• Oversee attendance, behavior management, counseling, guidance and other student support services; provide individual academic and personal counseling to students and parents.
• Coordinate the maintenance and operations of the school plant; assure proper management, maintenance and inventory of materials, equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Direct the implementation of staff development and in-service training; update staff on revised policies and procedures and implement changes.
• Attend, conduct and chair a variety of meetings with faculty, parents and community representatives; attend IEP and other meetings as necessary; respond to and resolve parent, student and staff complaints; represent the school at Board, District and community functions.
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of District, County, State and federally-mandated records and reports regarding student attendance, welfare, discipline, safety, academic achievement and others as directed.
• Direct the maintenance of comprehensive files pertaining to school personnel, plant facilities, inventories, financial information and contracts; direct the maintenance of student and staff records at the site.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned; drive a vehicle to conduct work.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Comprehensive organization, activities, goals and objectives of a District traditional or year-round elementary school.
• School law administration and applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws.
• State and local curriculum requirements.
• Board and District policies, procedures and regulations.
• Labor relations law and employee contracts.
• State plant facility requirements.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Public speaking techniques.
• Basic computer operation.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize and direct the operations, plant and personnel of an elementary school.
• Organize, direct, evaluate and supervise assigned certificated and classified staff.
• Direct activities regarding personnel, the physical plant, budget, curriculum and instruction and communications and articulation.
• Train, supervise and evaluate certificated and classified personnel.
• Plan and direct the budget and business operations of the school.
• Establish, coordinate and maintain communication with community and parent groups.
• Plan, implement, direct and evaluate instructional and categorical programs in accordance with applicable laws.
• Plan and organize work.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
• Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
• Hear and speak to exchange information and make presentations.
• See to monitor students and read a variety of materials.
• Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of classroom experience.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• California Teaching or PPS Credential.
• California Administrative Credential.
• Valid California Class C driver's license.

Working Conditions

Office environment. Constant interruptions. Driving a vehicle to conduct work.