Interim Principal - K-8 Copper Ridge School

PAY GRADE:  Administrative Pay Schedule – Principal

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The job of Principal – K-8  is done for the purpose/s of developing a vision and mission goals; guiding the instructional programs by serving as the school’s instructional leader; maintaining overall instructional and support operations at assigned elementary school including: receiving, distributing and communicating information to enforce school, district and state policies; maintaining the safety of the school environment; coordinating school activities; communicating information to staff; addressing situations, problems and/or conflicts that could negatively impact the school; and, developing school policies.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Develops budgets, programs, class schedules, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district and/or state objectives.
• Leads and facilitates successful completion of district goals at the site level
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts
• Leads and facilitates the site strategic plan and site improvement plan
• Manages school administrative support functions (e.g. facility maintenance, budget, staffing, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines
• Monitors extra-curricular school functions for the purpose of ensuring activities are conducted in a positive and safe environment
• Oversees assigned administrative functions delegated to assistant principal and other site personnel for the purpose of managing the workload more efficiently
• Prepares various written documents (e.g. correspondence, reports, analyses, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
• Presents information on various topics to a wide variety of groups (e.g. site personnel, parent groups, community organizations, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information and/or gaining feedback
• Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions (e.g. personnel, equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing district personnel with direction and/or data for decision-making
• Represents the school within community forums (e.g. parent groups, city officials, service organizations, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment, supporting fund requests
• Researches alternate funding sources for the purpose of maintaining the efficient operation of the school
• Serves on district committees and in district leadership roles for the purpose of achieving the goals of the District Strategic Plan
• Supervises school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school’s curriculum
• Coordinates and supervises evaluation of certificated personnel
• Coordinates and supervises professional development activities for the school

Other Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational policies to achieve organizational objectives; managing major organizational components; and determining the use of funds. Utilization of significant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform the job’s functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the Organization’s services.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree in job related area
• Valid Principal Certificate
• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required. Must have leadership experience.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• None specified

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws.

SKILLS:

Skills are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: plan and manage projects.

ABILITY:

Ability is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operates equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: meeting deadlines and schedules; working extended hours; maintaining confidentiality; working under stress and in crisis situations; communicate with diverse groups; implement established curriculum.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.