Job Description:

JOB GOAL:

Provides instructional leadership to staff including: curriculum planning, review and implementation; and professional development. Responsible for day-to-day building administration and the safety and welfare of students, staff and activities. Ensures a safe, pleasant and effective educational atmosphere, provides discipline as necessary and enforces school policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership

Valid North Dakota Teaching License

Qualified to hold the appropriate North Dakota Elementary Principal’s Credential

Five (5) years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.

Exercises leadership for the organization, administration, and supervision of all curricular and co-curricular programs of the school.

Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school and fosters good interpersonal relations among students and staff.

Exerts leadership ensuring the effective implementation of the district-adopted curriculum.

Establishes appropriate guidelines for proper student conduct and behavior.

Provides for the provision of opportunities for the professional growth of the staff.

Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual performance and provides for effective recorded evaluation reports of certified staff according to district adopted procedures.

Exercises significant leadership in achieving district and building adopted goals for the current school year.

Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board Policies and Regulations by the school’s staff and students.

Develops appropriate procedures for the discipline, attendance, health, and safety of the children in the school.

Coordinates and supervises the counseling and testing services within the building and coordinates activities which provide for the continual assessment and interpretation of pupil growth.

Develop effective procedures for the classification and scheduling of students within established guidelines.

Effectively utilizes the resources of the school system and the community in developing the most effective educational program.

Develops and maintains a good program of public relations in order to further the community’s understanding and support of the educational program of the school.

Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and the like.

Requisitions, in a prudent manner, supplies and equipment necessary for the operation of the school programs and makes recommendations for building alterations as appropriate.

Directs the activities of school support staff personnel in the performance of their duties within the building.

Provides for the supervision of outdoor space, lunchrooms, and hallways, etc. in the best interest of all concerned.

Conducts fire and other emergency drills in accordance with state and local regulations.

Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, assigning, and training of school staff.

Recommends the removal of a teacher whose work is unsatisfactory and who has not responded to an established program for improvement.

Works effectively with district office on school activities such as transportation, special education, food service, etc.

Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paper work required or appropriate to the school’s administration.

Keeps the District Office informed of the school’s activities and problems.

Performs special assignments and other duties as determined by the building prinicpal and/or superintendent.

REPORTS TO:

Building Prinicpal

Superintendent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This position constitutes a certified position with the Stanley Community Public School District.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Negotiable

Primary Location -Elementary School

Salary Range -Per Year

Shift Type -Full-Time