Elementary Principal

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Salary is dependent upon education and experience (minimum salary is $114,000)

Duties & Responsibilities:

(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Oversees all aspects of the school, including curriculum, staff, student performance, and creating a safe and effective learning environment.
• Develops and administers school programs consistent with district goals and objectives.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Oversees the development of student scheduling, IEPs, etc.
• Ensures board policies and procedures are implemented and followed within the school.
• Supervises and evaluates staff in accordance with the district's evaluation process, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas of improvement and continued employment.
• Leads the successful implementation and sustainability of Collaborative Teacher Teams (CTTs).
• Manages the school's budget and oversees all expenditures.
• Oversees the daily operations and provides leadership for meeting the day-to-day needs of the building.
• Establishes and coordinates security procedures for students, staff, and visitors.
• Collects, maintains, generates and analyzes student data including attendance, behavior, academic data and records required by law.
• Provides crisis intervention including deescalation when needed.
• Performs hallway, buildings, grounds and cafeteria supervision duties.
• Promotes the positive image of the school and celebrates the achievements of students and staff.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, community and other stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Builds and maintains a rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each student reaches their full potential.
• Leads and supports PBIS, ensures strategic interventions and monitoring to support student behavior.
• Supports and implements DCSD's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for behaviors and academics..
• Responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements of Position:(HBV ?Yes ? No)
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Ability to visually monitor students.
• Must be able to regularly sit, stand, speak, hear, see and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Must be able to lift, move, or push items up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.
• Must be able to supervise students and staff in all types of weather (indoors and outdoors).
• Must be able to supervise students' activities and events.
• Good attendance and punctuality are required.

Work Environment:
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Ability to work within various degrees of noise and temperatures. May work both indoors and outdoors.
• Flexibility and patience are required.
• Must be able to manage a fast paced environment with constant contact with students, staff, families or community members.
• Must be self motivated and able to complete work without direct supervision.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends.

Special Qualification Desired:

(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Master's degree in school administration.
• Evaluator Certification.
• A minimum of five (5) years of administrative experience and/or building leadership experience required.