WINDHAM CENTRAL SUPERVISORY UNION

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Principal

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

APPROVED BY: Superintendent of Schools

UPDATED: 2/2023

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE(S): The Elementary Principal is responsible for providing effective instructional leadership and is accountable for the school’s operation. Major responsibilities include the educational program, professional and classified staff, student development, facility maintenance and management, fiscal management activities, and developing effective community relations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversees the development and implementation of high quality local assessments to meet state requirements and track student progress on state standards.

• Develops and administers the district’s assessment program.
• Develops and implements program evaluations for all District programs.
• Assists teachers and administrators in interpreting assessment and evaluation information in making programmatic and instructional decisions.
• Collaborates with other District personnel in developing and implementing quality educational programs and evaluations.
• Provides technical assistance in research, analysis, and assessment design to District personnel.
• Manages and supports technology-based assessment systems.
• Approves and monitors applications to conduct research.
• Participates in Leadership team activities.
• Follows all Hazing, Harassment and Bullying (HHB) policies and procedures.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITES

• Inform appropriate central office personnel of problems, progress, and plans in the building as they occur and identify.
• Support and participates in parent/community activities.
• Provide an orientation program for new staff members.
• Participate in developing building goals according to the educational goals of the district.
• Approve absences and hourly timesheets.
• Other duties as assigned by the superintendent.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports to and receives general administrative direction from the Superintendent of Schools.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for training, planning, and directing the activities of school building staff.
• Responsible for yearly evaluations of staff

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following:

• Education and Experience. Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience.
• Certifications and Licenses. Holds a Vermont Teaching License with principal endorsement.
• Language Skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common educational and technical journals, periodicals and procedures, and regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals that conform to school/district standards or regulations. Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from administrators, parents, peers, board members and the public.
• Mathematical/Reasoning Skills. Ability to interpret and use test results by applying math concepts such as standard error of measurement, bands of confidence, standard scores, and percentiles. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills and Experience. Excellent basic computer skills and understanding of the integration of academic technology strategies required.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills. Ability to effectively, efficiently and regularly communicate and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals, including students, peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents, and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and handle stress.

• Additional Competencies. The individual in this position must possess the following:

• Dependability – being reliable, punctual, responsible and fulfilling obligations.
• Self-Control – maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Stress Tolerance – accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Cooperation – being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Concern for Others – being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
• Attention to Detail – being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Integrity – being honest and ethical.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Independence – guiding oneself with little or no supervision and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Social Orientation – preferring to work with others rather than alone and being personally connected with others on the job.

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This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change. The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job successfully. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above so that the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.