Principal

Job Title:                    Principal

Department:               Administration

Reports to:                 Superintendent

Classifications:           Exempt

Summary

The principal is the instructional leader for his or her building and is responsible for the daily operation of the building.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

An individual who holds this position must:

• Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school
• Develop the Building Improvement Plan, aligned with the District Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
• Supervision of the instructional process
• Assist the teachers in continuous development of curriculum materials
• Implement the building level district testing program
• Supervise the guidance program to enhance the individual student’s education and development
• Support of the mentoring and Cognitive Cardinals new teacher support programs
• Conduct regular classroom visits
• Evaluate certified staff according to district adopted teacher evaluation model
• Supervise and evaluate non-certified staff
• Train and support non-certified staff to support job duty expectations
• Make hiring recommendations to the Board
• Establish guides for proper student conduct and maintain student discipline
• Attend and assist with supervision of student activities and events, home and away
• Implement the professional development plan
• Maintain building records
• Prepare and manage the building budget
• Develop positive interaction with students
• Administer student discipline
• Develop effective communication with staff, parents, and the community
• Prepare the faculty and student handbooks and make recommendations to the Superintendent and Board of Education
• Prepare all reports and documents as prescribed by law
• Assist with the administration of meal service and the free and reduced lunch program in the building in conjunction with the Food Service Director
• Maintain and control all funds generated by student activities, clubs, and organizations

• Supervise the building summer school program
• Follow all Board policies
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

An individual who holds this position is expected to attend:

Board meetings

Student activities and events

IEP meetings, as appropriate

Supervisory Duties

Has supervisory responsibility over all building staff

Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree or higher in educational administration

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Missouri principal’s certificate for the appropriate grade levels

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

Skills and Abilities

Language

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Present information to staff members, other administrators, and the Board of Education
• Respond to common questions and complaints
• Interview students and staff
• Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, government memos, Board policy, administrative procedure and statutes
• Write newsletter articles, staff memos, and ordinary business correspondence
• Keep information confidential when required by law, policy or a particular situation

Computation

Ability to compute ratios, percentages, and create and interpret graphs and figures

Reasoning

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Technology

Basic computer word processing, spreadsheet, and research skills

Ability to access and create reports using the district’s student information software

The physical demands 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 essential functions.

Physical Demands

An individual who holds this position must frequently move in and around buildings and grounds to visit classrooms, attend meetings, and supervise bus loading and unloading areas, as well as sit for an hour or more at a time.

Hearing

Must be able to hear a conversation in a noisy environment

Attendance

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

The work environment is consistent with a typical office environment; however, the individual who holds this position will frequently be required to be outside in temperatures below freezing and above 100 degrees.  The individual who holds this position is frequently required to work irregular or extended hours.