Summary:

The Elementary Principal is responsible for being the instructional leader of the school and managing site operations.  Other responsibilities include coordinating site activities; representing the school within the community; addressing situations and resolving problems and/or conflicts that could negatively impact the school.  The principal provides leadership for the professional staff of the school in the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive educational program, and administers the program in accordance with school board policies and administrative regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Chair meetings (e.g. curriculum, safety, site advisory, special division committees, etc.) to coordinate activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, division and/or state objectives
• Conduct ongoing classroom observations to provide feedback to teachers to improve instructional delivery
• Participate in selected Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings to provide guidance to teachers as they analyze data and develop plans for future instruction
• Maintain a schedule of continuing meetings with administrative staff, coaches, department/grade level chairs to problem solve any instructional or behavior concerns and create plans to improve
• Collaborate with other principals and/or coordinators, senior staff in the division to develop division-wide processes for curriculum instructional practices, etc.
• Compose a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, etc.) to document activities, provide written reference and/or convey information
• Delegate responsibility for a variety of administrative functions to Assistant Principal(s) and other personnel to manage the workload more effectively and efficiently
• Evaluate assigned personnel to ensure that standards are achieved and performance is maximized
• Facilitate communication between personnel, students, and/or parents to evaluate situations, solve programs and/or resolve conflicts
• Implement policies, procedures and/or processes to provide direction and/or to comply with mandated requirements
• Manage school administrative functions (e.g. facility maintenance, budget, staffing, etc.) to maintain safe and efficient school operations with Division guidelines
• Present information (e.g. budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, etc.) to communicate information, gain feedback and ensure adherence to establish internal controls
• Represent the school within community forums to maintain ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assist with issues related to school environment.
• Supervise instructional personnel to monitor performance, provide for professional growth and achieve overall objectives of the school’s curriculum
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Bilingual in English and another World Language preferred.  Performing multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally update skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills include adhering to safety practices, planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records, using pertinent software applications; knowledge to perform algebra and/or geometry, review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.  The principal also must have knowledge of age appropriate activities, business telephone etiquette, concepts of grammar and punctuation; safety practices and procedures; ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events, gather, collate, and/or classify data, use job-related equipment; flexibility to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, work with data utilizing defined but different processes, operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods; work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; utilize  a variety of data and  job-related equipment; independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans; independent interpretation of guidelines; strong communication with diverse groups, maintaining confidentiality, meeting deadlines and schedules, setting priorities; work as part of a team; adapting to changing work priorities; working with frequent interruptions; monitor and appropriately allocate funds for the school

Education and/or Experience:

Master’s Degree in school administration or a related field with at least three years of teaching experience is required. You must hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement in Administration & Supervision. Previous administrative experience is preferred.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:  some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 45% walking, and 35% standing.   The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.

Evaluation:

The principal is evaluated by the Superintendent.

Contract Length:

12 months/260 days