Elementary School Principal

• A master’s degree with a major in educational administration or equivalent
• Valid New Hampshire school Principal certification or proof of eligibility
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in education with at least three (3) years in public school administration and supervision and (3) three years as a teacher.
• Visionary, student focused instructional leader with the ability to motivate and engage staff and students
• Ability to strengthen and promote a culture at the elementary and middle school that incorporates the District’s core values of responsibility, respect, citizenship and integrity
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership and team-building abilities with skills in conflict resolution
• Working knowledge of issues facing public education in New Hampshire including competency based education and personalized learning and ability to be an innovative change agent on these issues
• Ability to establish and develop a strong working relationship with other administrators, faculty and staff and communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that is firm but fair as well as use empathy, care and praise as appropriate
• Must be highly organized with the ability to follow through with tasks and promises
• Exhibits excellent integrity, moral character, creativity and initiative
• Ability to support the integration of curriculum, instruction and assessment strategies to support student learning
• Knowledge of special education requirements and programs.
• Ability to be visible at school functions and activities including those that may occur on weekends or after school hours
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools

Supervises:
Lead Teacher
Teaching staff and paraprofessionals
Professional and nonprofessional school staff
Other resource and service personnel while functioning in the assigned school

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

Job Goal:
The Elementary & Middle School Principal serves as the educational leader and chief administrator of the school responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of the District to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe child centered learning environment that meets and exceeds the State Core Curriculum Content Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Principal work collaboratively to lead and nurture all members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for planning, curriculum support, program evaluation, extracurricular activities, personnel management, financial management, emergency procedures, resource scheduling, and facilities / operations.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff
• Organize, manage, evaluate, and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the school and district
• Ensure that the instructional programs engage the learner in tasks that require analytical and critical thinking
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and agencies associated with the school.
• Maintain visibility with students, staff, parents, and the community, attending school and community functions regularly to demonstrate a genuine interest in the students and staff.
• Supervise the school’s education program.
• Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all school board policies and regulations by the school’s staff and/or students.
• Assist in the development, revisions and evaluation of the curriculum.
• Supervise professional, paraprofessional and nonprofessional personnel attached to the school.
• Encourage the self-improvement and professional growth of staff members.
• Assist in the recruiting, screening, training, assigning, re-assigning and evaluating of the school’s (professional-paraprofessional) staff to accomplish instruction goals and/or improve the instructional program.
• Assume responsibility for the safety and administration of the school and cooperates with the Facilities Director to maintain school grounds and facilities.
• Maintain current inventory of equipment.
• Schedule school time to provide for the efficient conducting of school instruction and business.
• Plan and supervise fire drills and an emergency preparedness programs.
• Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline as necessary, according due process to the rights of students.
• Supervise and evaluate the school’s extra-curricular program.
• Assist and/or provide in-service orientation and training of all teachers including those with administrative duties.
• Supervise and be responsible for the preparation of all school reports for the Fall Mountain Regional School District, State Department of Education, and Fall Mountain School District School Board as well as attend all Administrative Team meetings.
• Make recommendations concerning the school’s administration, instruction and schedule to the central office.
• Assume responsibility for the attendance, conduct, health and safety of students.
• Assist in the management and preparation of the school budget.
• Assist in the coordination of school wide testing program, in addition to test administration and interpretation of results.
• Maintain accurate and complete records on the progress, attendance and enrollment of students and provides for the proper use, storage and retention of records.
• Act as liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life and Site-based management. Assists in establishing good staff-board relations.
• Facilitate special conferences between parents and teachers as needed or requested.
• Recommend the removal or non-renewal of staff whose work is unsatisfactory, according to established procedures.
• Conduct meetings of the staff in order to enhance communication, planning and the proper functioning of the school.
• Evaluate student programs and staff in relation to the positive goals of the district and school
• Attend all school board meetings; make presentations and reports relative to school building operations and program implementation and/or development when requested.
• During difficult situations will carry through responsibilities in a professional manner.
• Maintain accurate and complete records on all school and petty cash accounts, emergency forms and purchases.
• And any other duties assigned by the Superintendent and/or the School Board.