Principal, Education Administration

Job Description:

Job Posting:
Elementary School Principal

Reports To:

General Director of Elementary Education, Superintendent

Purpose:

To use leadership and management skills to promote the educational development of each student.

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Qualifications

* Licensure:
Must possess or be able to obtain a Kansas building administrator license by the date of appointment.

* Experience:

Required experience in planning, organization, supervision, and evaluation.

* Skills:

Expertise in curriculum leadership, personnel guidance, budgeting, law, and community relations.

* Preferred:
Doctorate and 3 years of administrative experience.

* Physical/Emotional:
High stamina for long hours, consistency of temperament, and ability to manage multiple complex problems simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

* Lead the development and monitoring of the instructional and co-curricular programs.

* Approve master schedules and monitor the school accreditation process.

* Ensure the teaching of the written curriculum and help staff utilize resources.

* Use student assessment data to identify problems and implement program improvements.

* Prioritize student achievement and identify/respond to at-risk students.

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Staff Supervision & Relations

* Supervise and evaluate all professional, administrative, and nonprofessional personnel.

* Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training; manage the orientation of new staff.

* Recommend removal of staff whose work is unsatisfactory.

* Model human relations skills and foster collegial relationships among staff.

* Communicate high expectations and provide motivation to reach them.

School Operations & Workplace Management

* Maintain high visibility and develop positive staff morale.

* Implement a fair discipline code and maintain standards of student conduct.

* Protect instructional time and minimize interruptions.

* Lead the school leadership team and delegate authority as necessary.

Communication & Community Engagement

* Keep the Superintendent informed of school activities and challenges.

* Maintain ongoing communication with parents, students, and community groups.

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* Effectively utilize community resources and volunteers to promote learning.

* Work with the Central Office and other principals to share expertise.

Financial & Facility Management

* Prepare and administer the school budget and supervise finances.

* Ensure facility safety, including security personnel and emergency drills/evacuations.

* Maintain accurate personnel, student, and fiscal records.

* Allocate resources (supplies, equipment, space) for optimum teaching.

Professionalism & Problem Solving

* Utilize the TPS Strategic Plan and Learning Principles for decision-making.

* Interpret and ensure compliance with District, State, and Federal regulations.

* Remain current on professional developments through research and meetings.

Terms of Employment

* Salary and work year determined by the Board of Education.

* Evaluated in accordance with Board policy on administrator evaluation.

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