Elementary Principal

Purpose: The building principal is the designated officer of the school and is directly responsible for the proper administration of all aspects of the building by shaping a vision of academic success for all students, one based on high standards; creating a climate hospitable to education in order that safety, a cooperative spirit and other foundations of fruitful interaction prevail; cultivating leadership in others so that teachers  and other adults assume their parts in realizing the school vision; improving instruction to enable teachers to teach at their best and students to learn to their utmost; and managing people, data, resources, and processes to foster school improvement.
 
Responsible to: Superintendent of Schools     
 
Payment rate: Commensurate with background and experience
 
Minimum Qualifications:
 

1. Kansas Building Level Licensure and subsequent educational and experience requirements.
2. Practical experience in educational leadership, supervision and evaluation.
3. General knowledge of school law and finance.
4. Ability to utilize technology to efficiently enhance the educational work environment.
5. Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with others, including the ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal modes with broad and diverse audiences.
6. Demonstrated commitment to community involvement.
7. Desire to continue career improvement.
8. Health and Inoculation Certificate on file.

 
Essential Functions:
 

1. Assumes responsibility for instructional leadership by supervising instruction, monitoring student performance, promoting high expectations, and ensuring an environment conducive to student learning.
2. Coordinates evaluation of all certified and non-certified personnel in his/her building and reports the results to the superintendent and Board when requested to do so.
3. Collaborates with the district athletic/activities director and the assistant principal for the orderly discharge of all curricular and extra-curricular activities.
4. Coordinates building level staff development by holding regular faculty meetings and works with the building level team and district support personnel to promote school improvement. 
5. Handles all complaints relating to the school, investigates when facts warrant, and refers to the superintendent cases which cannot be concluded satisfactorily at the building level.
6. Prepares and submits such reports as are requested by the state, the central office, and/or the Board.
7. Communicates and interprets the school mission, policies, and practices to parents, students, and the general public by using all available resources.
8. Keeps the superintendent's office informed of all pertinent information regarding all phases of the school operation.
9. Attends board meetings when requested to do so.
10. Participates in personal professional development through professional organizations, conferences, current research, etc.
11. Supervises the custodial staff to provide for proper care of buildings and grounds in cooperation with the supervisor of buildings and grounds and the superintendent. 
12. Manages the building budget through cooperative planning with the staff.
13. Performs such other duties as assigned by the superintendent and/or the Board.
14. Recruits and maintains appropriate records of personnel.

 
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
 

1. Requires prolonged sitting or standing, and use of equipment including repetitive motions and computer eye fatigue.
2. Ability to handle a fast-paced, intense work environment. 
3. Visibility at community and school events including those conducted on evenings and weekends.
4. Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.

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