Elementary Principal

Job Title: Elementary School Principal

Department: Administration

Reports To: Superintendent

Position Status: Full Time Non Union

Date Updated: 1/22/2025

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary:

As the Elementary School Principal you will be responsible for the overall leadership management and administration of the Districts Elementary School serving students in second 2nd) grade through fourth 4th) grade. You will work closely with teachers staff students parents and other stakeholders to ensure a safe nurturing and enriching learning environment that supports the academic social and emotional development of all students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

Educational Leadership:

• Uphold the State of Vermont Education Quality Standards (EQS) to ensure continuous improvement in student performance instruction and leadership enabling students to attain rigorous standards in highquality programs.
• Delivery of quality instruction ensuring educational strategies are in place that support effective learning for all students.
• Provide visionary leadership to create a positive school culture focused on academic excellence equity and student success.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve teaching and learning outcomes aligned with educational standards and best practices.
• Foster a collaborative professional learning community among staff to promote continuous improvement.

• Administrative Management:
  • Oversee the daytoday operations of the school including budgeting scheduling staffing and resource allocation.
  • Ensure compliance with local state and federal regulations governing education safety and student welfare.
  • Maintain accurate records and collect a variety of data for reports related to student enrollment attendance academic performance and quality initiatives.
• Staff Supervision and Development:
  • Recruit hire train and evaluate teaching and support staff to maintain high standards of performance and professionalism.
  • Provide ongoing support coaching and professional development opportunities to enhance staff effectiveness and job satisfaction.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration teamwork and shared responsibility among all school personnel.
• Student Support and Discipline:
  • Implement proactive strategies to promote positive behavior and prevent disciplinary issues.
  • Address student behavioral and academic concerns promptly and effectively in collaboration with teachers counselors and parents.
  • Ensure that appropriate support services are available to meet the diverse needs of students including those with disabilities or special needs.
• Community Engagement:
  • Build strong partnerships with parents guardians and community organizations to support student learning and wellbeing.
  • Communicate regularly with stakeholders through newsletters meetings and other channels to keep them informed and involved in school activities.
  • Represent the school at community events and collaborate with external agencies to leverage resources and opportunities for students.

Supervision Received: Reports to receives work assignments from and is evaluated by the Superintendent.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises staff with elementary education designations.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each job function in an efficient and compliant manner. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job functions.

1. Education and Experience: Masters degree in Education Administration or related field with Vermont Administrative licensure endorsement. Minimum of 5 years of experience in elementary education including teaching and leadership roles. Demonstrated knowledge of the unique developmental needs educational principles curriculum development and assessment practices. Strong communication interpersonal and problemsolving skills. This should include a strong understanding of the unique developmental needs of elementary students and the philosophy surrounding the establishment of a solid foundation of learning. Ability to inspire and motivate others build consensus and lead change initiatives. Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in education. Proficiency in educational technology and datadriven decisionmaking. Willingness to work flexible hours and assume additional responsibilities as needed.
2. Language Skills: Ability to read and write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals.
3. Mathematical Skills: Good basic mathematical skills including the ability to calculate percentages proportions averages and other concepts of basic algebra.
4. Reasoning Ability/Mental Requirements: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
5. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate courteously efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals including students faculty administrators parents and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to effectively resolve conflicts.

1. Other Skills and Abilities:

• 1. Attention to detail is essential.
• 2. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job in accordance with federal and state federal law and regulations and Springfield School District policy and procedures is required.
• 3. Strong organizational skills are essential.
• 4. Strong written verbal and interpersonal skills are essential.
• 5. Follow through and followup skills are essential.
• 6. Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment including: telephones copier scanner printer calculator postage meter and fax machine is essential.
• 7. Working knowledge of personal computer applications including Microsoft Office Windows Suite and Google Suite.

Competencies. The individual in this position must possess the following:

1. Attention to Detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
2. Cooperation: being pleasant on the job and displaying a goodnatured cooperative attitude.
3. Concern for Others: being sensitive to others needs and feelings and understanding on the job.
4. Dependability: being reliable punctual and responsible and fulfilling obligations.
5. Stress Tolerance: accepting feedback from your supervisor and colleagues as well as dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Physical effort and stress: Employee must have the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above in addition to the following (Frequency Codes described below):

Frequency

Code

Description

Sometimes

S

Activity may exist sporadically but not on a consistent basis

Occasionally

O

Activity exists on a consistent basis for less than 1/3 of the time

Frequently

F

Activity exists from 1/3 of the time up to 2/3 of the time

Constantly

C

Activity exists for 2/3 or more of the time

Not Applicable

N/A

Activity is not present in the position

Activity

Frequency Code

Essential

Not Essential

Activity

Frequency Code

Essential

Not Essential

Sitting

C

X

Carrying up to 1025 Lbs.

O

X

Standing

F

X

Carrying up to 2550 Lbs.

N/A

X

Walking

F

X

Carrying up to 50100 Lbs.

N/A

X

Seeing

C

X

Carrying 100 Lbs.

N/A

X

Hearing

C

X

Bending/

Stooping

N/A

X

Talking

C

X

Pushing/Pulling

N/A

X

Dexterity (Hands/Fingers)

C

X

Twisting

N/A

X

Tasting

N/A

X

Climbing

N/A

X

Smelling

N/A

X

Balancing

N/A

X

Use of Computers/Equipment

F

X

Crouching

N/A

X

Lifting

X

Kneeling

S

X

Up To 10 Lbs.

O

X

Crawling

N/A

X

1025 Lbs.

N/A

X

Reaching (i.e. overhead)

O

X

2550 Lbs.

N/A

X

Handling

F

X

50100 Lbs.

N/A

X

Driving

S

X

100 Lbs.

N/A

X

Repetitive Movements (Hands Feet)

S

X

Working Conditions/Environmental Factors: All conditions common to an education environment but not limited to the following (Frequency Codes described in table below. Work is normally performed in a climate controlled office/ building environment with limited exposure to extreme heat/cold poor ventilation fumes and gasses. No known environmental hazards are encountered in normal performance of job duties.

Working Conditions/

Environmental Factors

Frequency

Code

Working Conditions/

Environmental Factors

Frequency

Code

Exposure (dust dirt)

S

Exposure (chemicals hazardous materials)

N/A

Exposure (extreme heat nonweather flames)

S

Uneven terrain

N/A

Exposure (extreme cold nonweather)

S

Outdoor weather conditions

S

Exposure (fumes odors)

S

Vibration/noise

S

Exposure (viruses infectious diseases)

S

Heights

N/A

Exposure (water)

S

Exposure (Hazardous equipment)

N/A

Definitions Physical Demands

• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position
• Standing: Remaining on ones feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about
• Walking: Moving about on foot
• Seeing: Perceiving with the eye
• Hearing: Perceiving or listening to sound by ear
• Talking: Articulating speaking or discussing using spoken words
• Dexterity: Skill in the use of hands and fingers
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling)
• Carrying: Transporting an object usually holding it in the hands or arms or on the shoulder
• Reaching: Extending the hands and arms in any direction
• Handling: Seizing holding grasping turning or working with hands

Disclaimers: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other jobrelated instructions and to perform any other jobrelated duties requested by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

The use of itemized lists are for organizational purposes only and do not assign levels of importance. The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and abilities to perform this job successfully. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above so that the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.