Elementary Principal

Company: Institute for Credentialing Excellence
Location: Stevens Point
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

We are seeking a Principal for McDill Elementary School to provide and lead a world class teaching and learning program for the school. The successful candidate will provide service to students and parents, engage with the school community, and attain maximum student achievement. As principal, you have the responsibility for the operation of the building and the development, implementation and maintenance of the building's educational program in accordance with School Board policies. The successful candidate will establish a clear vision that aligns with the District's Strategic Plan that encompasses the District's mission, vision and pillars. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Leads the instructional and co-curricular program of the school. Leads, supervises, and evaluates all personnel assigned to the school. Reports and accounts to the Director of Elementary Education. PRIMARY FUNCTION Leads the school. Leads the instructional and co-curricular programs so that it is world class teaching and learning, service to students and parents, engaging with the school community, and attains maximum student achievement. Establishes a clear vision that is aligned with District goals and objectives, and leads the school team to achieve same. Requirements PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements, and evaluates the instructional, curricular, and assessment/measurement programs within the school. Collaborates with District personnel and other principals for same purpose.
• Clearly and in a timely manner, communicates District and school goals, procedures, objectives, Board policies, and School Improvement Plan (SIP) to staff, parents, and school community.
• Implements the educational program by conducting needs assessments, coordinating curriculum selection, identifying best instructional practices, conducting professional development programs, maintaining records, and communicating effectively with District personnel.
• Develops short and long term school improvement plans that are driven by student achievement data and District goals and objectives, and supports a vision for teaching and learning with students, staff, and parents.
• Leads in the evaluation of the educational program through use and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, developing long-range plans.
• Proven knowledge and ability to understand and oversee reading, early literacy, and mathematics instruction at the elementary level.
• Understands and models best instructional uses of technology for teachers and elementary students.
• Demonstrates skill and ability as the school leader and create a cohesive school community, including but not limited to parents, teachers, staff, and students.
• Develops, implements, and monitors the effective use of capital outlay and purchase/replacement of equipment and supplies.
• Assumes responsibility for student supervision and discipline in the building, on school grounds, and at all school events.
• Identifies staffing needs and requests additional staff in a timely manner with a sound rationale. Leads the recruitment, employment, assignment, promotion, and dismissal of staff. Collaborates and assists District Human Resources personnel and the Director of Elementary Education to accomplish same.
• Supervises and evaluates school staff according to District policy and the Employee Handbook. Ensures staff knowledge, understanding, and execution of their duties, roles, and responsibilities.
• Oversees and facilitates the implementation of the interns, student teachers, and practicum students assigned to the building.
• Leads regular and effective staff meetings, including new employee orientation, and professional development in collaboration with the Educational Services, Student Services, and Technology Departments.
• Serves as mediator between and among staff, and staff and parents, as needed.
• Develops and recommends a building budget, and oversees expenditures of funds using a shared decision making process.
• Organizes and directs the work of advisory groups, building leadership teams, instructional leaders, student council, committees, etc., as needed.
• Organizes and supervises registration; student and parent orientation; scheduling/staffing; programming; attendance; grade reports; surveys; counseling reports; assessment/testing reports; and District, state and national reports as assigned by the Superintendent.
• Supervises the student health program, including the accurate and timely reporting of incidents.
• Coordinates fall and winter parent-teacher conferences.
• Engages community educational organizations and participates in community affairs.
• Collaborates and coordinates with the Director of Student Services to provide services and programming for students with exceptional educational needs.
• Participates in District planning and decision-making regarding elementary school issues.
• Implements Board policies, accepting the responsibility, while sharing the authority, in meeting the needs of the school.
• Develops and maintains a shared decision-making process, involving students, teachers, parents, and citizens whenever appropriate.
• Counsels students and communicates with the students' parents/guardians and community agencies regarding student control, mental health issues, compulsory attendance, special assignments, report cards, failure notices, and staffing.
• Responsible and accountable for the accurate collection, handling, depositing, and reporting of school money, including school activity fees.
• Conducts fire drills, tornado drills, and other emergency drills, and coordinates disaster plans. Maintains an up-to-date school Emergency Plan.
• Assists the Transportation Supervisor with student busing.
• Responsible for scheduling building usage for school/District and non-school/non-District groups.
• Is fully knowledgeable of the building, inspects it regularly, and reports the need for care, maintenance, repair, safety, and security to the Buildings and Grounds Manager.
• Keeps abreast of current research, innovations and trends, maintains continuous professional development in the area of elementary education, and provides pertinent information to the Director of Elementary Education, and other District personnel, Superintendent, and Board.
• Attends elementary evening program functions and Board meetings on a regular basis, and District level committee meetings as required.
• Serves as a member of the District Leadership Team (LT), and is actively engaged in LT meetings and Professional Action Teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Elementary Education. --This description is designed to assist in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills and working conditions. It illustrates tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this classification. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty. --QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education/Certification
  • Certification as required by the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) for Elementary School Principals.
  • Possess a Master's Degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university (required). Graduate work should include school administration, supervision, school business administration, curriculum/instruction, educational measurement/assessment, personnel, and school law. --Experience
    • At least five years of demonstrated, successful experience as a teacher at the elementary level.
    • Three or more years of demonstrated, successful experience in leadership roles at the elementary and/or District level. --Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
      • Demonstrated skills in organizing ideas and presenting them in a variety of modalities (oral, written, presentational, social media, etc.) with clarity and conciseness.
      • Demonstrated sound judgment, social competency, adaptability, self-confidence, emotional maturity, initiative, enthusiasm and resourcefulness, as well as dedication to duty.
      • Demonstrated and successful skills in communication; establishing and maintaining relationships based on mutual confidence, trust, and respect; making personal and leading group decision-making; and in identifying challenges and problems and their resolutions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions. --Person performing service in this position classification will exert ten (10) to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This type of work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods. --Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job. --Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. Job Information
        • Job ID: 55724810
        • Position Title: Elementary Principal
        • Company Name: STEVENS POINT AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL

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