(008-4) Elementary Principal

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

CLASSIFICATION: 12 Month Administration

STATUS:                   Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: Provide leadership in the areas of staff development, instructional skills, problem solving, teambuilding, school/community relations, strategic planning and development of the school vision and mission statements; provide a safe, orderly environment conducive to learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and evaluate professional, indirect, and service personnel; assist in interviewing prospective teacher candidates and participate in the selection, supervision, and assignment of all school building personnel.
• Assist in the orientation, pre-service, and in-service training of teachers with special responsibility for instruction of administrative procedures; participate in the assignment, orientation, and supervision of substitute teachers.
• Plan, coordinate, and maintain records of staff meetings for the proper functioning of the school.
• Administer the registration, orientation, and assignment of pupils; supervise pupil attendance and discipline, coordinate the guidance function including the testing program, and oversee maintenance of student cumulative records.
• Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school; supervise the school's educational program including the planning, organization, and implementation of all school activities, programs and schedules.
• Assume responsibility for the safety and administration of the school building's grounds, equipment, and supplies; plan and supervise fire drills and the emergency preparedness program; distribute supplies and equipment and maintain an adequate inventory.
• Establish goals and building initiatives.
• Prepare the building's budget; monitor requested materials, supplies, and equipment; maintain and control the various local funds generated by school activities.
• Assume responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures and recommend changes as needed.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of reports, records, handbooks, and information required or appropriate to the school's administration.

• Serve as the educational leader who develops, plans, and facilitates continued professional development for staff members.

   

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend special events held to recognize student achievement and other school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events.
• Assist in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum; participate in the development and implementation of the school's curricular programs including gifted, special education, and summer school.
• Establish and maintain favorable relationships with local community groups and parents to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Five (5) years experience in public education necessary, including secondary school instruction

Assistant principal or supervisory experience is helpful 

Master's degree required 

Proper Pennsylvania administrative certification necessary

Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code)

Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)

Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994

Submission of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006

Submission of the Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form as required under Act 24 of 2011

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Ability to reach above and below the waist  

Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects

Some stooping, bending and twisting of the body  

Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 20 lbs. 

Ability to sit, walk, stand or move throughout the building, often for extended periods of the workday  

Ability to provide safe physical management (restrain) of students when necessary  

SENSORY ABILITIES: 

Visual acuity

Auditory acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Typical office environment

Subject to inside environmental conditions

TEMPERAMENT:

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills

Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions

Able to make judgments and work under a high level of stress

COGNITIVE ABILITY: 

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to organize tasks    

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Ability to exercise good judgment

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

Must possess leadership skills

Must possess supervisory skills

Must possess computer skills

Ability to operate various office equipment

Must appropriately handle confidential information

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.)