What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal - Elementary School position at Perry Township Schools?
Elementary School Principal
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent, to provide leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of an Elementary School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law. In addition, providing leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development.
Essential Functions
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Pay Rate
Administrative Pay Schedule
Work Schedule
260 days per year
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%
Physical Requirement Percentage of Time Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Occasional Ability to lift 25 pounds. Occasional Ability to carry 25 pounds. Occasional Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very Frequent Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent Ability to operate job-related equipment. Very Frequent Ability to reach in all directions. Occasional
License/ Registration/ Certification
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent, to provide leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of an Elementary School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law. In addition, providing leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development.
Essential Functions
- Actively supports growth of all teachers and students.
- Demonstrates support of the TAP/NIET Evaluation tool with a current certification as an evaluator or willingness to gain certification.
- Serves as the Key Instructional leader and models such behavior through participation at Cluster, Strategic Principals' meeting and in creating Cluster goals that hold each grade level at high expectations.
- Administrator models professional, ethical and respectful behavior at all times.
- Support staff in utilizing data to increase student achievement and teacher effectiveness.
- Creates and supports high academic and behavior expectations.
- Practices exemplary communication skills by professionally messaging key concepts and interacts with a variety of stakeholders in a proactive manner.
- Actively and intentionally supports School Plans that work toward achievement of District Strategic Plan goals.
- Analyzes achievement data, including all informative data, such as Evaluate, and other data including ISTEP and plans interventions based on such data to improve student achievement.
- Works intentionally to build a culture of excellence.
- Develops an exemplary instructional and academic improvement plan.
- Exhibits knowledge of both high-quality instructional practices and curriculum.
- Promotes a “can-do” attitude that builds a belief among the staff that all students can achieve at higher levels and that all staff can work together to meet the school goals.
- Participates in weekly cluster meetings, and observes and supports cluster leaders through appropriate feedback and coaching.
- Monitors individual teacher progress and measurable student achievement gains.
- Evaluates teachers and monitors inter-rater reliability.
- Observes and conducts evaluation pre/post-conferences.
- Plans and leads Instructional Leadership team meetings that serve to grow all members of the ILT team.
- Support the management and supervision of the school.
- Works collaboratively with district administrators and is a positive productive member at principal and other administrative meetings.
- Builds and grows community partnerships.
- Other duties as assigned.
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Pay Rate
Administrative Pay Schedule
Work Schedule
260 days per year
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Model professional, ethical and respectful behavior at all times.
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of elementary curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to develop and implement projects.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%
Physical Requirement Percentage of Time Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Occasional Ability to lift 25 pounds. Occasional Ability to carry 25 pounds. Occasional Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very Frequent Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent Ability to operate job-related equipment. Very Frequent Ability to reach in all directions. Occasional
License/ Registration/ Certification
- Valid Indiana teaching license.
- Must have current Building Level Administrator license or proof of qualifications for an Indiana Administrative license.
- Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in School Administration.
- Must have school, district, state or national administrative experience.
- Must have positive references from current supervisor.