Elementary Principal

The Bowling Green City School District is seeking a dynamic studentcentered leader to serve as the next Principal of Crim Elementary a K 5 elementary school committed to academic excellence and the socialemotional growth of all learners. The successful candidate will be an instructional leader with a passion for equity community engagement and continuous improvement.

205 day contract

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

State retirement system (STRS) contributions

Full benefits package including medical dental vision and life insurance

Paid time off and professional development opportunities

Complete job description below.

BOWLING GREEN CITY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL File 103

Reports to: Superintendent

Job Objectives: Serves as the elementary schools head administrator. Provides staff leadership. Promotes an effective learning environment. Encourages program innovations. Promotes close working relationships with parents students and staff. Keeps the superintendent informed about emerging issues.

Minimum Valid Ohio principals license appropriate for the assignment.

Qualifications: Documentation of a clear criminal record.

Responsibilities The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable

and Essential accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to

Functions: perform essential functions.

• Directs the effective delivery and continuous improvement of educational programs and services to achieve the districts written implemented and assessed curricular mandates.
• Develops performance goals and a strategy to accomplish approved objectives within specified time lines.
• Maintains effective communications with staff to resolve problems and sustain progress.
• Participates as an active member of the districts leadership team.
• Attends board of education meetings as directed.
• Helps develop and implement the districts continuous improvement plan.
• Administers the boardapproved budget for assigned areas of responsibility. Ensures that collection/dispersal procedures are properly documented.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Promotes a favorable image of the school district. Builds community partnerships that enhance district programs and services.
• Develops a master schedule. Ensures the equitable distribution of workloads and extra assignments. Provides for classroom coverage during teacher absences.
• Prepares and distributes a school calendar. Observes established school hours.
• Oversees the scheduling and evaluation of school events and extracurricular activities.
• Enforces applicable Ohio Revised Codes. Administers policies regarding age immunization attendance legal residence guardianship classification promotion retention testing etc. Oversees enrollment and withdrawal procedures.
• Keeps current with the K12 courses of study the districts scope and sequence framework and state standards/guidelines.
• Provides leadership and direct supervision of instruction. Promotes the continuity of the instructional program. Provides insights about the progression of student skills and key contributions made by staff at each level.
• Oversees procedures related to state testing. Analyzes test results. Provides staff direction for instructional modifications and interventions that enhance student learning and improve test performance.
• Encourages staff to develop and disseminate innovative program materials.
• Helps staff resolve problems that impede student learning and/or participation in appropriate peer group activities.
• Supports a full range of educational options. Complies with state model policies and procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability.
• Participates in parent conferences IEP and Section 504 meetings as requested.
• Communicates high expectations and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Ensures that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Maintains high standards and upholds the student code of conduct. Helps teachers with discipline and pupil management issues. Administers student discipline procedures.
• Oversees the revision and distribution of student/parent and teacher handbooks.
• Implements procedures to protect school property and help ensure the health safety and well being of students staff and visitors.
• Provides staff supervision for student activities (e.g. arrivals/departures parking lots lunch periods hall duty extracurricular programs etc.).
• Oversees procedures to ensure that all medicines are stored and dispensed safely as necessary.
• Keeps emergency preparedness plans uptodate (e.g. fire drills tornado drills safety procedures etc.). Responds to building emergencies as requested.
• Maintains effective relationships with community services (e.g. law enforcement health care facilities child welfare services etc.).
• Participates in staff selection and orientation processes.
• Expresses high expectations and monitors staff performance (e.g. observations review of lesson plans individual conferences staff meetings etc.). Provides opportunities for staff to develop new skills.
• Provides leadership in the planning and delivery of staff development programs that improve teacher outcomes (e.g. methods skills commitment etc.).
• Oversees the timely submission of reports records and inventories. Maintains district records for the maximum period mandated by law and/or board policy.
• Supervises the collection entry and verification of educational management information and student data (e.g. EMIS etc.) as directed.
• Promotes the effective use of available technology in records management and instructional activities. Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Maintains visibility. Encourages parent organizations. Supports and participates in school and student activities as time permits.
• Supports appropriate research and pilot projects. Identifies and recommends funding opportunities. Helps prepare grant and foundation proposals.
• Participates in national state and/or regional activities that advance district goals.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities.
• Serves as a positive role model for others.
• Performs other specific jobrelated duties as directed.

Abilities The following characteristics and physical skills are essential for the successful

Required: performance of assigned duties.

• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude.
• Articulates a clear vision and provides leadership to advance the change process.
• Delivers a positive work environment and engenders staff enthusiasm.
• Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Strives to develop rapport and skillfully manages individual and group interactions.
• Effectively uses verbal nonverbal writing and listening skills.
• Verifies and correctly enters data. Completes detailed paperwork accurately.
• Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
• Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

Supervisory Under the direction of the superintendent: directs supervises and evaluates staff

Responsibility: as authorized by board policy administrative regulations and contractual agreements. Assumes responsibility for the results of duties delegated to staff.

Working Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on

Conditions: circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
• Duties may require lifting carrying and moving workrelated supplies/equipment.
• Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require prolonged use of a computer keyboard and monitor.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Duties may require working during the evening and/or weekend.

Performance Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the

Evaluation: Bowling Green City School District Board of Education.

The Bowling Green City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age or disability. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables emerging technologies improved operating procedures productivity factors and unforeseen events.