School Principal

Overview

Internal Transfer Deadline:

N/A - This position may be filled immediately to prevent disruption of student services per KRS 160.380 and Board Policy 03.11

TITLE:

Middle School Principal

Qualifications

• Administrative certificate endorsed for the position of school administration appropriate for that level (7-12 or K-12)
• Master’s degree with emphasis on school administration
• Three (3) years successful administrative experience
• Four (4) years of successful teaching experience

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent

SUPERVISES:
All personnel serving in the assigned school

JOB GOAL:
To use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills in managing the assigned school as to promote the educational development of each pupil

Performance Responsibilities

• Studies the educational needs of the pupils of the assigned school and develops plans for meeting them
• Exerts leadership in the adoption of the general program of education for the schools to meet the needs peculiar to the community being served
• Directs the activities of the school s professional and classified staff members in the performance of their duties
• Supervises the instructional staff in the development of the curriculum and student activities
• Reports to the appropriate central office staff regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, and supplies
• Organizes and administers a program of public relations to further the community s understanding and support of the educational program
• Assists, when called upon, in the development of budget allocations and administers the same
• Interprets and enforces Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the assigned school
• Supervises the maintenance of all required records and prepares reports as requested
• Utilizes as many community resources as possible in developing an effective educational program
• Consults regularly with and coordinates the services of resource personnel so that all classroom teachers may receive effective assistance
• Establishes guidelines for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline
• Develops program of orientation for new staff members
• Supervises, evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual performance
• Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, school sponsored activities, athletic events, and PTA meetings
• Maintains control of various funds generated by the school and by student activities
• Maintains active relationship with students and parents
• Develops the master teaching schedule and recommends any special assignment
• Supervises the preparation of student schedules
• Provides for adequate inventories of property under his/her jurisdiction, for the security and accountability for that property, and is responsible for maintaining total school plant
• Supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes
• Conducts staff meetings to keep members informed regarding policy changes, new programs, and the like
• Participates in the recruitment, screening, and hiring of school personnel
• Assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases
• Keeps the superintendent informed of the school s activities and problems
• Plans and supervises fire drills and emergency preparedness program
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant
• Delegates authority to assistants and other staff members, particularly in his/her absence
• Recommends removal of staff members whose work is unsatisfactory, according to established procedures
• Keeps abreast of current trends, developments, and research as they pertain to education and school operation

Terms of Employment
: 230 Days, Salary to be determined by Administrative Salary Schedule

Evaluation
:
Performance of the job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent