2025 – 2026 Principal (Elementary) Grades: K – 5 Position Available In Escambia, Florida

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• 2026 Principal (Elementary)

Grades:

K

• 5
  Escambia County School District

Location:

Pensacola, FL

• 32505
  Positions available: 1
  Job #: 00070170

Source:

Escambia County School District

Posted:

5/2/2025

Expires:

5/8/2025

Web Site:

ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com

Job Type:

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JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide the leadership necessary to design, develop,
implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of instructional and support services
which optimize available resources which establish and maintain a safe, caring, and enriching
environment to promote student success.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides instructional leadership and supervision for student achievement.
• Manages and administers the development, implementation, and assessment of the instructional program at the assigned school.
• Utilizes current research, performance data, and feedback from students, teachers,
  parents, and the community to make decisions related to improvement of instruction
  and student performance.
• Promotes highest student achievement.
• Coordinates program planning with District instructional staff.
• Manages the selection of textbooks, materials, and equipment, at the appropriate
  level.
• Manages and administers the testing program for the school.
• Aligns school initiatives with District, state, and school goals.
• Establishes and coordinates procedures for students, teachers, parents, and
  community evaluation of curriculum.
• Assigns teachers according to identified needs.
• Facilitates the horizontal and vertical articulation of curriculum within the school, as
  well as between the school and its feeder system.
• Facilitates, monitors, and coordinates the implementation of Exceptional Student
  Education (ESE) programs and services.
• Monitors Pre-Kindergarten programs and services at designated Kindergarten
• Five
  (K-5) sites.
• Directs the development of the master schedule and assigns teachers according to
  identified needs.
• Provides leadership in the effective use of technology in the classroom. Page 1 of 4
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• Supervises the establishment and maintenance of individual professional development plans for each instructional employee.
• Interviews and selects qualified personnel to be recommended for employment.
• Supervises assigned personnel, conducts annual performance appraisals, and makes
  recommendations for appropriate employment action.
• Implements and administers negotiated employee contracts at the school site.
• Assigns and supervises school personnel to special projects for the enhancement of
  student learning.
• Establishes job assignments for school-site administrators, teachers, and support
  personnel.
• Develops and administers duty rosters for certificated and non-certificated staff as
  required.
• Manages and administers personnel development through training, inservice, and
  other developmental activities.
• Provides training opportunities and feedback to personnel at the assigned school.
• Supervises the operation and management of all activities and functions at the
  assigned school.
• Develops positive school/community relations and acts as liaison between the school
  and community.
• Accesses, analyzes, interprets, and uses data in decision-making.
• Establishes procedures for an accreditation program and monitors accreditation
  standards at the assigned school.
• Coordinates school maintenance and facility needs and monitors progress toward
  meeting those needs.
• Monitors the custodial program at the school to ensure a clean, healthy, and safe
  learning environment.
• Supervises the orderly movement and safety of transportation services on school
  grounds.
• Manages and supervises the school’s financial resources, including the preparation
  and disbursement of the school’s budget and internal accounts.
• Establishes and manages accurate student accounting and attendance procedures at
  the assigned school.
• Coordinates the school food services program at the assigned school, including the
  free and reduced food services program requirements.
• Conducts staff meetings to discuss policy changes, instructional programs, potential
  problems, and resolution of existing problems.
• Communicates, through proper channels, to keep the Superintendent informed of
  pending problems or events of unusual nature.
• Directs the establishment of adequate property inventory records and ensures the
  security of school property.
• Implements School Board policies, state statutes, and federal regulations as they
  pertain to the assigned school.
• Supervises the preparation and maintenance of accurate and timely reports and
  records.
• Establishes school guidelines and enforces District guidelines for proper student
  conduct with implementation of disciplinary procedures and policies that ensure a safe
  and orderly environment.
• Facilitates a program of family and community involvement.
• Supervises the school guidance program and services to ensure that individual
  student educational and developmental needs are met. Page 2 of 4
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• Establishes procedures to be used in the event of school crisis and/or civil disobedience and provides leadership in the event of such happenings.
• Coordinates the supervision of all extracurricular programs at the assigned school.
• Manages and supervises student activity programs, including the selection of club
  sponsors and coaches.
• Approves all school-sponsored activities, and maintains a calendar of all school
  events.
• Maintains visibility and accessibility on the school campus.
• Attends school-related activities and events.
• Coordinates the supervision of school health services and personnel.
• Monitors school attendance (absences, tardiness, and early departures) and follows
  through with designated procedures.
• Participates in county-wide management meetings and other meetings and activities
  appropriate for professional development.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with parents, students, teachers,
  District personnel, and the community; oversees the PTA Board.
• Serves as a member of the Superintendent’s District-Wide Leadership Team as
  requested.
• Sets high goals and standards for self, others, and organization.
• Participates in developing the District strategic plan, District school calendar, staffing
  plan, and manpower plan and manages and administers school functions relating to
  these items.
• Provides leadership in the school improvement process, implementation of the school
  improvement plan, and the School Advisory Council.
• Establishes a vision and mission for the school in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Exercises proactive leadership in promoting the vision and mission of the District.
• Accesses District and community resources to meet school needs.
• Anticipates problems and difficult situations and plans appropriately to handle them.
• Acts quickly to stop possible breaches of safety, ineffective procedures, or interference
  with operations.
• Provides recognition and celebration for staff, student, and school accomplishments.
• Builds teams to accomplish plans, goals, and priorities.
• Promotes and markets the school and its priorities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Certification as a School Principal by the state of Florida.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of successful teaching experience, including at least two (2) years at the elementary level.
• Satisfactory completion of the Level II School Principal Preparation Program.
• Qualifications may vary from the above requirements to such a degree as the Superintendent and Board determine is necessary and appropriate to ensure properly qualified personnel in each specialized assignment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Requires the ability to display knowledge and understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of students at the assigned school level.
• Requires the ability to provide leadership and direction for the school.
• Requires the ability to involve others in the decision-making process. Page 3 of 4
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• Requires the ability to prepare and manage the school’s budget and allocated resources.
• Requires the ability to read, interpret, and enforce the State Board rules, Code of Ethics, School Board policies, and appropriate state and federal statutes.
• Requires the ability to use effective interview techniques, coaching procedures, and evaluation procedures.
• Requires the ability to enforce collective bargaining agreements.
• Requires the ability to use effective public speaking skills, group dynamics, interaction skil
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