Principal - Lake Shore Elementary
Principal - Lake Shore Elementary
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Job Description
Title Code:
Principal
JOB SUMMARY
Administers evaluates and modifies as necessary the instructional programs offered by the school. Manages school human and financial resources buildings grounds and equipment. Establishes effective relationships with students parents staff community groups and Central Office support staff. Responsible for providing a safe and secure learning environment for students and staff.
Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:
- Evenings/Nights
- Weekends
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise and evaluate the effectiveness of all school personnel; report and monitor employees not meeting contractual requirements.
- Assume responsibilities for defining the schools mission and for communicating goals of the total school program.
- Provide instructional leadership for the alignment of curriculum instruction and assessment through the purposeful observation and evaluation of teachers.
- Create maintain and monitor a monthly meeting calendar that allows for faculty and staff collaboration and a school culture focused on rigor and learning for all students.
- Coordinate the instructional program of the school in conjunction with the appropriate central office staff and the staff development office; supervise the instructional program of the school.
- Improve instructional practices through the purposeful observation and evaluation of teachers.
- Lead and direct the process of continuous school improvement.
- Develop a school improvement plan (SIP) that supports the districts strategic plan and current required state growth measures.
- Monitor and assess student achievement using technology and multiple sources of data.
- Engage all community stakeholders in a shared responsibility for student learning and school success.
- Develop an approach to improve and maintain a positive culture for learning that capitalizes on multiple aspects of cultural diversity to meet the needs of all students.
- Create and implement school wide supervision plans that establish and maintain a safe and orderly environment.
- Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters.
- Seek and engage in professional activities that foster leadership development.
- Administer and coordinate school discipline in a fair and consistent manner.
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- Masters Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
- Other: Evidence of successful scores on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment. required.
Experience
- successful experience as a schoolbased administrator with evidence of diverse experiences required; and
- Experience working in public education within the last three years required.
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Knowledge of the curriculum of the schools of Anne Arundel County.
- Adhere to and comply with all Board of Education Policies Administrative Regulations and operating procedures.
- Communicate effectively with students staff administrative and supervisory personnel parents and the community.
- Ability to exercise initiative tact and good judgment in dealing with others
- Ability to build a school culture which takes account of the richness and diversity of the schools communities.
- Ability to recruit and maintain a teaching and support staff that reflects the diversity of the student population and community.
- Ability to create a team that works collaboratively and promotes high expectations for all students.
- Demonstrated ability to garner support and resources engage community organizations individual education supporters and businesses to support student achievement.
- Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills inside and outside of school.
- Ability to supervise school activities both inside and outside the classroom and both before and after school.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel Outlook and/or PowerPoint preferred).
Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses certifications and enrollment as a condition of employment.
- Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Administrator II Certificate issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
Driving Requirements
- Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
- Personal Vehicle
LEADERSHIP ROLE
People Management
- This position acts as the manager for direct staff.
- This position acts as the manager for indirect staff.
- This position manages departments.
Management Duties/Responsibilities
- Interviews selects and trains employees.
- Sets/adjusts pay rate and work hours.
- Directs the work of employees.
- Maintains records for use in supervision.
- Assess employees performance (productivity/efficiency) to make promotional recommendation/other status changes.
- Handles employee complaints/grievances.
- Disciplines employees.
- Plans the work.
- Determines the techniques to use.
- Apportions the work among the employees.
- Determines the type of materials supplies machinery equipment or tools to be used of materials or merchandise to be brought stocked and sold.
- Controls the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies.
- Provides for the safety and security of the employees or the property.
- Plans and controls the budget.
- Monitors and implements legal compliance measures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions 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.
Physical Demands
- Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time
- As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- No special vision requirements
Work Environment
Location
- Office school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
Noise Level
- Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements
- None:
Travel Requirements
- 10 day travel within the county
JOB INFORMATION
ORGANIZATION
HR JOB INFORMATION
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full Time
