2026/2027 Elementary School Principal (LES)

JOB SPECIFICATION

 

PRINCIPAL – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

  THE POSITION   Under general supervision of the Deputy Superintendent – Educational Support Services is responsible for the administration and coordination of an elementary school.   RESPONSIBLE TO:            Deputy Superintendent – Educational Support Services   EXAMPLES OF DUTIES  

• Screens, selects, directs and evaluates performance of certificated and classified staff members.
• Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policy.
• Communicates effectively with the business and residential community and participates in civic activities.
• Motivates employee performance and enhances morale.
• Administers a balanced budget and operates a school under a decentralized management system.
• Maintains a commitment to ongoing growth in self and others, supporting and participating in District and site professional growth programs.
• Actively promotes fund-raising and grant applications for the site and for the District.
• Possesses the knowledge to implement an employee evaluation system which might include clinical supervision.
• Demonstrates positive attitude toward job and remains a flexible and innovative team builder.
• Has knowledge of local policies, state and federal laws relating to minors.
• Supervises and manages site operation to assure safety and efficiency.
• Implements and monitors special programs.
• Manages certificated and classified contracts at site level.

 

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE

  Desirable:

• Ability to articulate school and District policy.
• Energetic approach to responsibilities.
• Positive personality; sense of humor and compassion.
• Creative ability.
• Ability to accept criticism and grow as the result.
• Ability to visualize and implement change.
• Capacity to withstand stress.
• Be self-motivated.
• Potential for growth.

  Credential:

• Valid California Administrative Credential.

  Education:

• Masters degree or higher, from an accredited college or university.

  Experience:

• Successful teaching and administrative experience in an elementary school; experience in the area of elementary curriculum; demonstrated skill in participative management, shared decision-making and school and program planning.

 

  WORK YEAR:         210 Days   SALARY:                  Certificated Administrative Salary Schedule