Elementary School Principal (3rd-5th)

• Years of prior teaching: 5 years in elementary schools preferred.
• Years of administration: 2 years in elementary schools preferred.
• Principal Evaluation Modules completed with ability to evaluate Assistant Principals

Reports To: Superintendent or Designee

FLSA Status: Exempt

Performance Responsibilities:

• Supervises development and improvement of the instructional programs.
• Organizes and develops a school climate that promotes adequate discipline of students, rapport with teachers, and understanding of parents to the end of an excellent learning environment.
• Cooperates with all appropriate administrative personnel, teaching staff, parents, students, and others in assuring the best education for all students.
• Accepts responsibility for providing the means for teachers to be successful through in-service training, counseling, and appropriate examples.
• Screens candidates and makes employment recommendations to the Director of Human Resources.
• Oversees a positive public relations program with parents and community in general.
• Accepts the responsibility of acting as a liaison in person in working with the PTA/PTO and interested citizens in the interpretation of the school program and policies.
• Plans and organizes the use of school facilities in the best interests of the students and the community.
• Organizes the building so that a smooth operation in terms of programs, staff functioning and student involvement is enhanced.
• Organizes and administers the school within the approved policies of the Board of Education.
• Accepts responsibility for accounting procedures in the areas of budget, all funds, monitor grants, and teacher attendance.
• Oversees the supervision of attendance records and periodically reviews those records to ensure that school staff members are following ISBE requirements and reporting that data.
• Complies with all ISBE requirements regarding educational leadership and school improvement planning.
• Keeps the Superintendent informed of all matters in the building that may have ramifications for the Board of Education or the district.
• Becomes knowledgeable of the provisions of all collective bargaining agreements and employee handbooks to properly administer those provisions for which the principal is responsible.
• Evaluates the performance of all staff assigned under direct supervision.
• Completes all reports and special duties assigned by the Superintendent.

Terms of Employment: 12 month (260 day calendar)

Evaluation:

• Will be in accordance with the signed contract between the Board of Education and the employee
• Follow state guidelines for principal evaluations per part 50 Evaluation of Educator Licensed Employees under articles HB 24A and 34 of the school code