Intermediate School Principal

South Fayette Township School District

3680 Old Oakdale Road

McDonald, PA 15057

412-221-4542; Fax 724-693-2883

www.southfayette.org

Job Description

TITLE: Intermediate School Principal

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

JOB GOAL:

• To provide schoolwide leadership 
• To develop, implement and maintain an educational program which meets the needs of all students enrolled at the intermediate school 
• To develop programs that lead to student academic success
• To create a caring, safe, positive learning environment
• To support the professional growth of educators and staff
• To effectively communicate with all stakeholders
• To create a school environment that supports the District’s strategic plan of being “Future focused, Student centered, and Innovation driven”

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Elementary Principal’s Certification or Principal PK-12 Certification.

• Possess 5 or more years of teaching experience

• Possess 5 or more years of administrative experience, preferred

• Possess 3.0 or higher QPA

• Possess proof of ongoing professional development or educational experience

• Possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills

• Possess computer literacy

• Possess knowledge about elementary curriculum and programming

• Possess experience teaching and leading instruction focused on literacy and numeracy.

• Possess outstanding Leadership Skills

• Possess ability to create and implement a master schedule that serves all students equitably

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

        Instruction and Assessment:

• Responsible for establishing goals for each school year

• Responsible for implementing the Department of Education regulations, district goals and policies, and objectives of South Fayette Intermediate School

• Responsible for supervising and evaluating all professional staff members

• Responsible for observing all non-tenured faculty members four times per school year and complete a mid-year and end-of- year evaluation for these faculty members

• Responsible for creating a working environment that encourages positive staff morale

• Responsible for meeting with the professional teams on a regular basis to assess the needs, progress, and concerns related to each grade level as well as building concerns

• Responsible for keeping staff informed of current educational trends

• Responsible for screening and interviewing prospective candidates for vacant positions

• Responsible for recommending the best candidates to fill vacancies

• Responsible for insuring that the district curriculum is being followed in the classroom and that teachers are regularly and fairly evaluating students by means of tests, quizzes, projects, and other forms of meaningful assessment that focus on performance

• Responsible for insuring all grade level faculty are using the same major assessments

• Responsible for insuring PA Eligible Content and Academic Standards help drive instruction

• Responsible for supervising the inventory of instructional materials and insuring that adequate instructional materials are available for each class to function properly

• Responsible for working to continually improve the achievement of all students

• Responsible for supervising the scheduling for standardized testing

• Responsible for meeting with the staff to interpret test results and implement strategies to use data effectively to improvement achievement

  Program Support

• Responsible for student classroom placement as aligned with District philosophy

• Responsible for implementing MTSS including but not limited to pre-tests, cluster grouping, WIN time instruction, data analysis, and data review meetings with educators

• Responsible for supporting all aspects of gifted and enrichment instruction to those students in need of specialized instruction 

• Responsible for maintaining a presence in the building throughout the day to assure a safe and orderly environment in the building

• Responsible for disciplining students whose behavior is disruptive to the classroom or violates school or district policies and procedures

• Responsible for conferencing with parents, teachers, and students regarding disciplinary actions

• Responsible for monitoring student and class attendance, including truancies

• Responsible for updating the Parent-Student Handbook and to make notes of updates throughout the school year.  

• Responsible for assuring that all students are provided a Family-Student Handbook

• Responsible for attending IEP conferences and teaming with the Director of Student Support, the School Psychologist, parents and students in developing and implementing an appropriate educational program for students with disabilities

• Responsible for overseeing the performance of substitute teachers

• Responsible for conducting necessary safety drills throughout the year

• Responsible for overseeing the overall operation of the building on a daily basis

• Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure facility for all staff and students

• Responsible for organizing ongoing extracurricular learning experiences for the students 

• Responsible for supporting services for students that make our school community friendly (ex. Extended Day Services, CHIP Program, etc.) 

• Responsible for completing special projects as requested by the Superintendent

• Responsible for updating the Faculty Handbook on an annual basis and reviewing the handbook with faculty members

• Responsible for monitoring that faculty and staff follow board policy and school procedures and routines as set forth in the employee handbooks and in school district board policy

 Leadership

• Responsible for employing a humanistic approach in decisions affecting staff, students, parents, and the community

• Responsible for maintaining an attitude of fairness and consistency in decisions affecting students and parents

• Responsible for planning, supervising, and directing staff meetings

• Responsible for reacting promptly and effective in crisis situations

• Responsible for demonstrating flexibility, dependability, ethical behavior, initiative, and creativity in decision-making 

• Responsible for actively participating in Leadership Team and Administrative meetings

  Fiscal and Budgetary Management

• Responsible for identifying and justifying monies to be spent in various categories of the budget each year

• Responsible for preparing the building budget and monitoring expenditures throughout the school year

  Home, School, and Community Relations

• Responsible for responding to parent inquiries via phone, e-mail, or mail in a prompt and timely manner

• Responsible for keeping parents informed of student attendance, classroom behavior, academic progress, and student achievement 

• Responsible for planning any awards ceremonies or assemblies for special events 

• Responsible for keeping parents informed of school events and activities through regular communication (Parent Square, Weekly Green Scene, emails, etc.)

• Responsible for meeting with the PTA at scheduled meetings

• Responsible for encouraging staff and students to develop a sense of South Fayette pride and spirit 

• Responsible for providing leadership in dealing with community needs, problems, and concerns regarding the school.

• Responsible for presenting a positive image of South Fayette Intermediate School when information is solicited by the media

 Recordkeeping

• Responsible for supervising the preparation of report cards 

• Responsible for completing the annual PDE form for all professional staff

• Responsible for maintaining permanent record cards, discipline files, health records, and special education records for students in a secure and confidential manner

  Professional Responsibilities

• Responsible for positively and consistently communicating with all stakeholders in person and/or via technology

• Responsible for working closely and effectively with all members of the leadership team

• Responsible for checking and responding to communication daily (email, voicemail, Parent Square, etc…)

• Responsible for maintaining professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities

TERMS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Term of employment is 12 months and is in accordance with the Act 93 Agreement between administrators and the South Fayette Township School District.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Superintendent