TITLE: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL PRELIMINARY DRAFT

DEPARTMENT: School

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Arizona Principal Certification.
• Must possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Must have three years of verified teaching experience in grades Pre Kindergarten-12.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in school administration is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• Must possess a valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.

JOB GOALS:

The Elementary School Principal is responsible for establishing a leadership model which results in effective programs for students, implementing procedures that ensure fair and consistent treatment of students and staff, implementing district goals, and establishing and maintaining a positive, productive working relationship with administration, staff and students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following tasks are essential for this position. This list is not inclusive of all responsibilities. Individuals may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed.

• Complies with HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements.
• Develops and maintains positive relations with ADE, students, parents, school staff and the public.
• Studies the educational needs of the community and works with the administrative team to develop plans for establishing and meeting targeted goals.
• Assumes a leadership role in the adoption of the general program of education approved for the school facility under his/her charge.
• Supervises and formally evaluates instructional (Certified) and hourly (Classified) staff in the daily execution of their assigned duties. Provides guidance and oversight in the implementation of all curriculum based and athletic related student activities.
• Initiates requests to appropriate central office administration personnel regarding the need of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, supplies, curriculum, and other areas as needed.
• Develops a program of public relations in order to further the community’s understanding and support of the educational program.
• Has the knowledge, experience and ability to create the school Master Schedule and make recommendations based on students enrollment to project certified staffing.
• Administers the school’s budget allocations.
• Implements Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the school and District.
• Prepares reports as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

Knowledge of:

• District policies, operations and organization.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy and diplomacy.
• Communication (telephone, email, etc.) etiquette.
• Office practices, procedures and equipment including computers and related software.
• Leadership theories and practices.
• Federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing education.
• Open meeting law requirements.
• Budget preparation.
• Site-based management.
• District’s constituents.
• Supervision and evaluation of certified and support staff.
• Implementing organizational theories.
• Developing and monitoring curriculum guidelines.
• Developing and evaluating school programs.
• Promoting positive public relations.
• Crisis management procedures.

Skill and Ability to:

• Work cooperatively with others.
• Establish work priorities to meet schedules and timelines.
• Engage and encourage communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.
• Apply leadership techniques.
• Implement educational policies and procedures.
• Supervise and evaluate support staff.
• Make group presentations.
• Enforce student management procedures.
• Analyze and problem solve.
• Create effective relationships with District staff, vendors and the community.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Forecast trends, plan and implement goals.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with conflicting deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Develop a school budget.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk or listen.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent in accordance with the provisions of Governing Board policy in evaluation of administrative personnel.

TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months

SALARY: Salary for the position is set according to the Administrative Salary Schedule determined by the Governing Board. There is potential for an additional $3,500 stipend for possessing an education-related PhD/EdD from an accredited educational institution.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt