Years of prior teaching: 5 years in elementary schools preferred.
Years of administration: 2 years in elementary schools preferred.
Principal Evaluation Modules completed with ability to evaluate Assistant Principals
Reports To: Superintendent or Designee
FLSA Status: Exempt
Performance Responsibilities:
Supervises development and improvement of the instructional programs.
Organizes and develops a school climate that promotes adequate discipline of students, rapport with teachers, and understanding of parents to the end of an excellent learning environment.
Cooperates with all appropriate administrative personnel, teaching staff, parents, students, and others in assuring the best education for all students.
Accepts responsibility for providing the means for teachers to be successful through in-service training, counseling, and appropriate examples.
Screens candidates and makes employment recommendations to the Director of Human Resources.
Oversees a positive public relations program with parents and community in general.
Accepts the responsibility of acting as a liaison in person in working with the PTA/PTO and interested citizens in the interpretation of the school program and policies.
Plans and organizes the use of school facilities in the best interests of the students and the community.
Organizes the building so that a smooth operation in terms of programs, staff functioning and student involvement is enhanced.
Organizes and administers the school within the approved policies of the Board of Education.
Accepts responsibility for accounting procedures in the areas of budget, all funds, monitor grants, and teacher attendance.
Oversees the supervision of attendance records and periodically reviews those records to ensure that school staff members are following ISBE requirements and reporting that data.
Complies with all ISBE requirements regarding educational leadership and school improvement planning.
Keeps the Superintendent informed of all matters in the building that may have ramifications for the Board of Education or the district.
Becomes knowledgeable of the provisions of all collective bargaining agreements and employee handbooks to properly administer those provisions for which the principal is responsible.
Evaluates the performance of all staff assigned under direct supervision.
Completes all reports and special duties assigned by the Superintendent.
Terms of Employment: 12 month (260 day calendar)
Evaluation:
Will be in accordance with the signed contract between the Board of Education and the employee
Follow state guidelines for principal evaluations per part 50 Evaluation of Educator Licensed Employees under articles HB 24A and 34 of the school code
