Elementary School Principal

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Qualifications:

• shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position.
• shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers and adults.
• shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty.

Reports To: Superintendent or Designee

Terms of Employment: Days of Employment - 240 days
This position offers 5 days of paid vacation per year in addition to the allotted sick and personal days.

 
SALARY: Commensurate with the school district's Certified Salary Schedule
 

Physical Qualifications:

• shall have the ability to sit, stoop, possibly lift up to 50 pounds or more, and any/all body movements as related to the job description.

Job Goal:  

• Charged with ensuring the school is focused on student improvement and in administering the school in a manner consistent with the district's and principal's belief, philosophy, policies, procedures and directives.

 
Professional Responsibilities

• General Duties:
  • shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
  • shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
  • shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
  • shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
  • shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
  • shall react positively to directives.
  • shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
  • shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational record.
  • shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
  • shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
  • shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.

• Specific Duties:
  • ensuring that academic policies and curriculum are followed
  • developing and tracking benchmarks for measuring institutional success
  • helping teachers maximize their teaching potential
  • meeting and listening to concerns of students on a regular basis
  • encouraging, guiding and assisting student leaders and teachers
  • meeting with parents and administrators on a regular basis for problem resolution
  • enforcing discipline when necessary
  • providing an atmosphere free of any bias in which students can achieve their maximum potential