GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as Administrator and Educational Leader of the Elementary School. Title:Elementary PrincipalReports to:Superintendent of Schools Classification: AdministratorGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as Administrator and Educational Leader of the Elementary School.QUALIFICATIONS:Massachusetts licensure a Elementary School PrincipalSuccessful middle school experience with administrative experience preferredAbility to communicate effectively with students, staff and communityStrong instructional background and a commitment to high academic standardsSkill to function in a shared decision making environmentAble to apply technology to the improvement of instruction and learningAble to face controversy and confrontation openly.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:A. Administer curriculum and instruction of the students enrolled in his/her school.B. Recruit and appoint the following:Teaching Staff and ParaprofessionalsOther Professional StaffAll Non-Professional StaffOther resource and service personnel, while functioning in the assigned school.C. Supervise and oversee, in accordance with their right of due process, all of the above staff while they are employed full time at the assigned school in the following areas:1.Discipline2.Assignment3.Promotion4.Evaluation5.Suspension6.Demotion7.TerminationD. Supervise the operation and management of all school facilities and property.E. Manage, operate and evaluate educational programs and services.F. Provide for the implementation and observance, by the school's staff and students, of all School Committee policies and regulations.G. Inform the Superintendent on a continuing basis concerning the school's activities and problems and wherever appropriate, make recommendations for their improvement or solution.H.Serve as liaison between Superintendent and staff and assist the Superintendent in the adoption and implementation of a Professional Development Plan for all teachers and other Professional Staff.I.Supervise and evaluate the work of all non-teaching employees including custodians, cafeteria personnel and general office workers.J.Communicate with and inform the general community on the development, the needs, and the accomplishments of the school.K.Organize informational meetings with parents, e.g., open house, parent conferences, orientation, etc.L.Utilize community resources that will assist in developing an effective educational program. .Administer and oversee the attendance, conduct, health and safety of all students in accordance with their rights of due process.A.The Principal effectively implements the elements contained within the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP) to ensure proper instruction of diverse learners in the general education program.B.The Principal shall consult with the Administrator of Special Education to determine student eligibility for special education, accommodations and intervention strategies or appropriate services for linguistic minority students.C.The Principal with coordination of the Administrator of Special Education coordinates the delivery and supervision of special education services within the building.D.Subject to the direction of the Superintendent, purchase textbooks and other school supplies for use in the assigned school.E.Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in school.F.Develop a School Improvement Plan, in accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993.G.Is knowledgeable of and passionate for young learnersH.Faces controversy and confrontation openly.I.Other duties as may be necessary to the safe and efficient operation of the school as assigned by the Superintendent.