Education: North Dakota Elementary Principal’s Credential, Master’s degree with emphasis in school administration and experience in teaching. Administrative experience preferred.

Job Goal: To lead and supervise the overall operation of the school, giving direction and supervision to the educational program, implementing the policies of the school board, and carrying out the directives of the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

Leadership

• Identify, pursue, and coordinate the use of all resources to achieve the school’s mission and goals.

• Create an environment that contributes to the desired performance of students and teachers in accordance with the district’s and school’s philosophy and mission statement.

• Provide professional growth opportunities for all staff members at the building level that align with the district’s strategic plan.
• Implement a school improvement process.
• Serve on committees as assigned by District Administration.
• Participate in local, state, and national professional organizations.
• Keep current with trends, issues, and practices in education at the local, state, and national level.
• Institute, implement, and monitor the district’s strategic plan.

Curriculum and Instruction

• Assist in selection, development and implementation of curriculum.
• Assist teachers, parents, and students in developing appropriate educational plans for students.
• Provide and coordinate diverse co-curricular program for all students.
• Work with Special Education Department in the referral, staffing, and placement of special needs students.
• Design and implement academic and behavioral multi-tiered support systems and supports.
• Serves on committees as requested by the Assistant Superintendent.
• Ensure adopted curriculum and priority standards are implemented with fidelity.
• Assists teachers, parents, and students in developing appropriate educational and behavioral plans for students.

Management

• Oversee the administration of all programs and develop the master schedule.
• Implement the policies of the School Board and directives from District Administration.
• Maintain student discipline consistent with school rules and policies as annually outlined and updated in the student handbook.
• Maintain an accurate pupil record and reporting system.
• Administer the building budget and account for all expenditures.
• Maintain an accurate inventory.
• Complete local, state, and federal reports.
• Supervise all areas of the plant and grounds.
• Participate in planning construction and renovations to the school plant.
• Prepare for emergency situations and communicate and practice emergency drills as appropriate.

Personnel

• Recruit, select, and orientate and train all personnel in the building.
• Delegate duties to certified and non-certified staff, supervise and evaluate staff according to district and state regulations.

Communication

• Maintain communications with building and district personnel, community organizations and media; and collaborate with other educational and social agencies and the community.
• Encourage and promote parent involvement in the school.
• Provide appropriate written communications: school newsletters, handbook, etc.
• Supervise the planning and promotion of school activities.

Supervisory Responsibility: Elementary teachers, paraprofessionals, and staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing employee performance and disciplinary matters; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Work Environment and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.

Terms of Employment: As established by negotiations (220 Days contract).

Evaluation: By the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education at least twice each year in the first three years of service (December 15 & April 15), and at least once each year thereafter (April 15).