Principal

POSITION TITLE: Elementary School PrincipalGENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Elementary Principal assumes full responsibility for the daily operation and supervision of assigned school staff, programs, and facilities. In this role, he/she will involve parents, students, staff members, the central office, and the community at large, as appropriate.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Contract terms and salary for this position will reflect the current negotiated Agreement between the Colchester Board of Education and the Association of Colchester Administrators (ACA).REPORTS TO: Superintendent of SchoolsEVALUATION: Performance in this position will be supervised and evaluated by the Superintendent in accordance with the process defined in the current ACA/Board Negotiated Agreement.SUPERVISES: All Faculty and Support Staff Assigned to SchoolQUALIFICATIONS: 1.Current VT administrative license with Principal endorsement.2.Minimum of five years successful teaching experience and three years school administration or equivalent leadership experience.3.Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to facilitate individual and organizational change processes.4.Evidence of personal professional development, a commitment to lifelong learning, and knowledge of current best practices in secondary education.5.Commitment to the Districts mission and Strategic Plan.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Develop a positive school climate by communicating clear standards for staff and student performance.2.Ensure a safe and clean environment for students, staff, and the community at large.3.Supervise and evaluate all teachers and support staff using the district's defined processes and forms.4.Recommend the hiring and orientation of new school staff members; involve parents, community, students and staff members in this process, as appropriate.5.Facilitate the articulation and coordination of effective curriculum development practices; coordinate curriculum initiatives with other schools in the district.6.Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of district programs; work collaboratively with all administrators and area supervisors to achieve district standards.7.Facilitate organizational growth and development; assess program outcomes annually.8.Use a variety of formats to communicate with parents and to promote positive school/community/business partnerships.9.Collaborate with all staff members in preparing, implementing, and managing the school's operational budget; focus resources to achieve school goals.10.Accurately account for all student activities and petty cash funds. Discuss with Business/Operations Manager, use the format recommended by our auditors when preparing reports on these funds.11.Support and enforce district/school discipline policies and practices; revise and assess their effectiveness as needed.12.Maintain current and effective substitute teacher and student teacher files; follow district processes in hiring substitute staff members.13.Engage in personal professional development activities and nurture the professional growth of other staff members.14.Organize and facilitate an orientation program for incoming kindergarteners and/or new students.15.Perform other duties or responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent.