0.5 Amana Elementary Principal

TITLE: 0.5 FTE Elementary Principal LOCATION: Amana Elementary (Amana, IA) REPORTS TO: Superintendent/designee JOB SUMMARY: The Principal is responsible for the direction of all personnel who perform their respective functions within the province of the building. This position will be opening a new elementary school building with the district. The Principal is directly responsible to the Superintendent of Schools/designee and is obligated to keep the Superintendent informed of all matters deemed pertinent and relative to the operation of the school unit. The Principal also performs a staff function serving in an advisory capacity to the Superintendent of Schools for all personnel. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES General Responsibility and Authority Delegated by the Superintendent: Coordinate and Supervise Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Curriculum: supervise and implement district curriculum Leads and makes suggestions to staff to implement effective practices to improve instruction. Building schedule--build and supervise a building schedule Work directly with Curriculum director to implement district curriculum Data based decision making Teachers/Support Staff Develop the professional capacity of school personnel Provide regular PD Collaborate with AEA staff to provide learning opportunities Collaborate with Leadership teams for school improvement Support PLC process at the building and district level Collaborate with Building Leadership teams Support and provide Social-Emotional learning Collaborate with Instructional Coach Initiates conversations about diversity and culture and the impact on student learning; corrects intolerant statements and behaviors. Builds capacity of staff Manage staff turnover and succession Walk throughs and fidelity checks Community Cultivate a culture of learning Communicate regularly Hold regular staff meetings Evaluation Follow district guidelines for teacher/support staff evaluation Guide and provide feedback for the Individual Professional Development Plans (IPDPs) for teachers School Improvement/Shared Vision Meet regularly with Building Leadership team to set goals and evaluate progress PBIS...building wide expectations for for students/staff Develop, advocate, and enact a shared mission, vision, and core values of high-quality education and academic success and well-being of each student. Act ethically and according to professional norms to promote each student's academic success and well-being. Involves stakeholders in the development or revision of school practices that promote equity and cultural responsiveness. Data based decision making Lead as a liaison for school activities and events Students Care/Support Social-emotional learning and support Attend 504/IEP meetings Discipline Student discipline system (PBIS) Entry of ODR's Communication of Discipline issues with families Enforcement of discipline policies and practices Families/Community Report testing data to stakeholders Report discipline data to stakeholders Regular communication with families Meeting with families and stakeholders as needed Attend/participate in School Improvement Committee (SIAC) Meetings Attend and/or collaborate with Parent Teacher Group (PTG) meetings Cultivate an inclusive, caring, and supportive school community Work regularly with district Communications Director Operations & Management Oversee/Manage Building Budget Regular communication with district business manager Facilities Room assignments Develop and maintain safety protocols Run regular safety drills Oversee cleanliness of building Regular communication with building engineer and district Facilities/Grounds Director Food Service Create lunch schedules Lunch supervision Work with building kitchen manager and district food service director Transportation Route discipline Schedule field trip transportation Work regularly with district Transportation Director Teachers/Support Staff Use district hiring practices to acquire certified and classified staff Approve Timecards Approve personal leave Manage schedule Manage hours Track/manage absences Other Specific Responsibilities District Responsibilities Attend regular board meetings and present when necessary District-level PLC IST SIAC Elementary Principal PLC Weekly Admin Meetings Attend and/or present district PD Supervise home football games as needed Work regularly with Curriculum Director, Director of Special Services, Director of School, Director of School Support, Grounds/Facilities Director, Communication Director and Superintendent to create a culture of learning and an environment for continuous improvement. Be up to date with all trainings Working Knowledge of: Iowa Core Standards 504 IEP PBIS MTSS Iowa Teaching Standards Iowa Leadership Standards PLC ELL LEAP Equitable Practices Data review Regular Attendance Add absences to AESOP prior to taking leave Fulfill contractual obligations Other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Clear Creek Amana School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation or gender identity. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://ccaschools.mysmarthire.com/jobs/26953-5810.html