Job Description
Elementary Principal 1.0 FTE for 261 days/year (year-round position) $157,004.00 - $168,391.00 Oak Creek Elementary School Principal Experience Preferred JOB SUMMARY Position develops, implements and maintains an exemplary student education program in conjunction with federal and state requirements and the district's mission, goals and specific program requirements. Supervises and manages all aspects of a school including business/fiscal, student instruction, employee assignments and job performance, extracurricular activities including athletic/sports events and building and grounds maintenance. Regularly engages in long-range, strategic planning for the program including staff development, replacing/upgrading equipment and instructional materials and building/grounds preventive maintenance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties of this position include the following tasks. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned at any time. Organizes, develops, implements and supervises the student educational program at the school level. With teachers and other staff members, engages in long-range, strategic planning for the program based upon federal and state requirements and the district's mission, goals and specific requirements for the program. Identifies, evaluates and, as approved, implements program changes for enhanced program services and activities. With Business Services, develops and administers the annual school budget, monitors expenditures and maintains all financial records required by law and district policies and procedures. With Business Services, writes specifications for purchases, including quotes, proposals and bids, for supplies, equipment and other goods and services for the school. Follows all district purchasing procedures and requirements. Determines school and program staffing needs and organization. With the Human Resources Department, recruits and hires qualified individuals to fill vacant or new positions. Assists in selection of staff, assignments and with supervision for departments or programs with established shared supervision. Ensures completion of necessary/required training. Supervises and regularly evaluates school employees including licensed and classified personnel. Conducts regular staff meetings. Recommends to the superintendent the renewal, contract extension, contract nonrenewal, contract non-extension or dismissal of licensed employees following applicable federal and state laws, board policies and collective bargaining agreements. Appoints, promotes, assigns, transfers, demotes or discharges classified and non-represented employees following applicable federal and state laws, board policies and collective bargaining agreements. Assigns and transfers licensed employees. Manages and supervises school leadership teams. Administer all district policies and regulations. Develops, implements and monitors student discipline procedures for consistency and effectiveness. Maintains required records and ensures accuracy and necessary content as required by federal and state laws and regulations and district policies and procedures. Takes reasonable steps to protect students, staff, facilities and equipment. With Facilities and Systems Operations Departments, ensures completion of required/requested building maintenance and care of school grounds. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other building principals, teachers and other staff members, parents/guardians and community members. Regularly uses oral, written and electronic communications to school employees, other administrators, other staff members, students, parents/guardians and community members regarding the school's education program, goals and activities. Retains copies of communications from staff, students, parents/guardians and community members and advises the Executive Director as necessary. Timely investigates and responds to complaints and union grievances. Supervises complex investigations. Establishes procedures to involve teachers, other staff members and representatives from parent/guardian, student and community groups when preparing, selecting and adopting courses of study and other instructional materials. With other required/desired participants, develops and evaluates school improvement plans and staff development plans which will be aligned with state and district requirements. Builds and maintains partnerships with state, county and city agencies, local businesses and other community resources. Presents issues and concerns to the Executive Director and