Elementary Principal

Position: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Function: The primary function of the Principal is to vision direct and facilitate continuous improvement ofinstruction at the building level. The principal shall be responsible for all instructional and managerial leadership administration and coordination of an elementary school.

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools

Supervises Directly: Assistant Principals

Academic Advisor

Teachers and Related Service Providers

Secretary

Clerical Aides

Paraprofessionals

Engineer and Custodial Personnel

Nutrition Services Personnel

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this work successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:

• Ensure the implementation of an educational environment that meets the intellectual social emotional and physical needs of all primary and intermediate students;
• Provide leadership to ensure understanding and implementation of the mission vision and core values contained within the Districts strategic plan;
• Organize direct and supervise the educational program within the school and the policy structure of the District and the District Administration;
• Direct collaboratively design implement monitor and evaluate all activities and initiatives related to ensuring continuous school improvement including the school improvement plan the school improvement leadership team teacherlevel teams the utilization of a variety of data as evidence of effectiveness and regular reports of progress;
• Lead observe support and collaborate with building teams in the analysis of student data and lead the professional development that improves instructional practices and student outcomes;
• Screen select assign supervise and evaluate performance of certified and educational support staff including contractual personnel and provide leadership for assistant principals/academic advisors in the same following District protocols policies and procedures including terms of collective bargaining agreements;
• Administer an articulated elementary curriculum program; conduct regular needs assessments and interpret results to staff and community;
• Keep abreast of developments and trends in elementary curriculum and instruction and provide leadership in program direction and improvement at the building level in collaboration with District administration;
• Lead the coordination and work of specialized groups of educators (nurses psychologists social workers counselors speech clinicians coordinators etc.
• Supervise all matters related to supporting substitute teachers and staff within the building;
• Lead the development supervision and management of all site operations equipment and systems to ensure safety and efficiency; Ensure coordinated use of building facilities for internal and external stakeholders;
• Lead efforts to ensure overall safety of students and personnel including the supervision and documentation of investigations of emergencies disturbances crisis management and proactive safety measures;
• Consult with District leaders to facilitate programs and operations in the building including cleaning maintenance nutritional services cocurricular activities and building usage;
• Vision and lead efforts to build and maintain familyschool partnerships and engagement with community groups promoting a positive image of the school within the community.
• Ensure appropriate record keeping communications and processes related to student attendance within the building and with District leaders;
• Secure and collaborate with community partners; Communicate effectively with the business and residential community and participate in civic activities;
• Communicate regularly with staff verbally and in writing in individual small group and whole faculty settings;
• Lead planning and of a student activities calendar including special events that inform families build school climate and enhance and highlight student learning and communicate events with District and stakeholders;
• Supervise the coordination of student transportation needs in cooperation with District leaders;
• Supervise all aspects of the cocurricular program including clubs and activities;
• Work closely with District leaders to facilitate special education and other student services within the building;
• Implement a responsive learning environment through mutually respectful relationships with all stakeholders including positive proactive and effective student discipline policies rooted in restorative practices accordingtoDistrict policies;
• Administer a balanced budget and operate the school using a collaborative management system consistent with District priorities.
• Coordinate the assignment of student teachers within the building including cooperation with District and university representatives and assist with ensuring a positive learning experience;
• Organize and supervise the procurement issuance maintenance collection and storage of instructional materials; supervise the collection of all student fees fines and other obligations; maintain accurate student records;
• Supervise development of master schedules and calendars to maximize the achievement of program objectives and direct the registration and placement process for students at the building level;
• Supervise accurate record keeping and timely reporting as required by the District ISBE and all other state and federal agencies and ensure the implementation of requirements
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent and/or his/her designee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university with training in administration supervision or curriculum development
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate administrative endorsement (ie: Principal General Administrative etc.
• Appropriate Illinois Credentials for the Evaluation of Certified Staff and Principals

EXPERIENCE:

• Four years of successful teaching experience preferably at the elementary level
• Four years of successful administrative/supervisory experience at the elementary level preferred

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• An administrative leadership style based on effective human relations and a studentfocused continuous improvement model;
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in curriculum and instruction at the elementary level
• Ability and flexibility to work in a fastpaced environment with frequent interruptions
• Demonstrated excellence as an educational leader with strong organizational problem solving and human relations skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication collaboration and interpersonal skills with a record of building relationships that foster collegial trust promote teacher efficacy family engagement and motivate others to aspire to high expectations and accountability with a common instructional focus;
• A positive attitude toward the role and flexibility as an innovative team builder;
• Accessibility and visibility to building stakeholders
• Evidence of regular engagement and desire to continue professional learning implementation and reflection in the areas of curriculum child development equitable practices and instructional methods in the elementary school;
• Experience with the integration of instructional technology to enhance delivery of learning
• Knowledge of District policies Local policies State and Federal laws relating to students
• Understanding of the range of services and requirements to meet the needs of a diverse student population including special education enrichment and multilingual services and demonstrated use of strategies for ensuring practice of the same;
• The vision compassion and enthusiasm for effective team leadership to motivate high standards and continuous improvement;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Spanish is strongly preferred

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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 the essential functions.

The position may require the ability to participate fully in the training and regular certification and use of established methods of crisis management including deescalation and physical management. May require valid CPR and First Aid Certification

Work is performed within the school/district environment where unusual temperature noise and hazards are relatively nonexistent. Work requires the employee to perform the following critical physical demands of the job:

• Ability to regularly communicate verbally and hear;
• Ability to use close and distant vision and adjust focus/
• Ability to push pull ambulate perform tasks from a standing or seated position and use fine motor manipulation during the normal performance of tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to occasionally stoop kneel crouch and lift or move up to 3050 pounds.
• Ability to travel from building to building and within the local community as needed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Minimum annual base salary for this position is $to be determined by the Superintendent based on experience and credentials. In addition to salary this position offers fringe benefits including but not limited to Contribution to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) by the Board health dental vision and life insurance. This is a 12month certified administrative nonbargaining position. FLSA Exempt Status.

EVALUATION:Performance of this role will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of professional personnel and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Illinois School Code related to Principal evaluation.

The information contained in this job description complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Relates to: Superintendent

District Administrators

Other School Principals

Parent and Community Groups

Parents/Guardians