Elementary School Principal

Elementary School Principal

Length of Contract: 12 Month (240 days)

Reports to: Senior Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited institution. An Education Specialist or Doctorate degree is preferred.

• Certification in Educational Leadership, School Principal or Professional School Principal, or Administration and Supervision.

• Endorsement at Elementary level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Prepare and manage the school’s budget and allocated resources.

• Ability to read, interpret, comply with, and enforce the State Board Rules, Code of Ethics, School Board Policies, and appropriate state and federal statutes.

• Select, hire, supervise, evaluate personnel.

• Provide mentorship, guidance, support and constructive feedback to staff.

• Ability to communicate and interact professionally and effectively with students, staff, parents, and community.

• Demonstrate the knowledge and practice of current educational trends, research and technology.

• Understand the unique needs, growth problems and characteristics of elementary school students.

• Ability to use group dynamics within the context of cultural diversity.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer the instructional and accreditation programs so as to ensure all students have the opportunity to learn.

• Manage and administer the instructional program as set forth in System guidelines.

• Manage and administer the development of long and short-range instructional and facility needs.

• Manage and administer the testing program for the school.

• Approve school-sponsored activities and maintain a calendar of all school events.

• Provide for the articulation of the school’s instructional program among school personnel.

• Interview and select qualified personnel to be recommended for employment.

• Manage and supervise the wise use of personnel.

• Supervise assigned personnel, conduct annual performance appraisals, and make recommendations for appropriate employment action.

• Assign and supervise special tasks and assignments to all school personnel.

• Develop instructional and non-instructional duty rosters.

• Coordinate safety plans and facility inspections at the assigned school.

• Manage and supervise the school’s financial resources, including the preparation and disbursement of the school’s budget and internal accounts.

• Adhere to state statutes and system policies relating to accounting to ensure judicious management of school funds.

• Establish and manage student accounting and attendance procedures at the assigned schools.

• Maintain accountability of property inventory records and security of school property.

• Provide a quick response to any emergency on the school campus.

• Maintain a high visibility within all areas of the facility.

• Supervise the orderly movement and safety of transportation service on school grounds.

• Establish guidelines for proper student conduct and implement disciplinary procedures and policies that ensure a safe and orderly environment.

• Coordinate the supervision of all extracurricular programs at the assigned school.

• Supervise the guidance program to ensure individual student educational and developmental needs.

• Manage and administer personnel development through training, in-service and other developmental activities.

• Orient newly assigned staff members and assist in their development.

• Guide and assist new teachers through the System’s induction program and in accordance with state guidelines.

• Develop positive interpersonal communication skills for all non-instructional and instructional personnel.

• Direct staff in developing a positive community relations program.

• Develop and maintain positive school/community relations and act as liaison between the two.

• Direct and develop the recruitment of Business Partners to benefit the school and community.

• Communicate, through staff meeting and written material, information that will keep staff informed of policies, procedures and instructional program changes and updates.

• Participate in system-wide management meetings and other meetings and activities appropriate for professional development.

• Provide leadership in the school improvement process and the implementation of the school improvement plan.

• Establish a vision and mission for the school in collaboration with key stakeholders.

• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to guide individuals and groups to task accomplishment.

• Assume all duties provided in Alabama Statutes.

• Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Additional Performance Responsibilities:

Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) & Literacy Leadership

• Instructional Oversight: Lead the implementation of the Science of Reading and ensure high-quality Tier I initial instruction for all K-3 students.

• SRIP Management: Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of Student Reading Improvement Plans (SRIPs) for all students identified with a reading deficiency.

• Specialist Collaboration: Partner with the local Reading Specialist to analyze data, conduct student-centered coaching cycles, and plan literacy-focused professional development.

• Compliance: Ensure all state-mandated literacy screening is conducted within the required windows and that parents are notified of results per the Alabama Literacy Act.

Office of Mathematics Improvement (OMI) & Numeracy Leadership

• Data-Driven Math Instruction: Utilize OMI resources to monitor the effectiveness of mathematics instruction and ensure alignment with evidence-based practices.

• Numeracy Monitoring: Ensure mathematics data discussions are embedded into existing PLC and PST meetings to address student gaps in foundational numeracy.

• Compliance: Oversee the organization and reporting for Summer Reading and Math Camps to ensure they meet state budget and instructional guidelines.

MTSS & Problem Solving Team (PST) Oversight

• Platform Mastery: Serve as the lead administrator for the PowerSchool Unified Insights platform, ensuring all MTSS interventions are documented accurately.

• PST Leadership: Establish and lead a functional Problem Solving Team (PST) that meets regularly to review school-wide and individual student data.

• Intervention Fidelity: Ensure that Tier II and Tier III interventions are evidence-based, implemented with fidelity, and that progress monitoring data is entered into Unified Insights in a timely manner.

• Annual Close-out: Ensure all MTSS interventions are marked "completed" or extended at the end of each academic year within the digital platform.

Professional Development & Culture

• Growth & Training: Facilitate Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on data analysis from Unified Insights to drive instructional changes.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate clearly with parents regarding the MTSS process, including how the school provides targeted support for students at-risk.

Physical Requirements: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the System’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the System.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.