Principal (Elementary - PreK - 6th)

BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION JOB TITLE

Principal (Elementary)

REPORTS TO

Superintendent of Schools and/or designee

FLSA:

Exempt

POTENTIAL LOCATION

Barbour County Elementary School, Louisville, AL (PreK - 6th)

CONTRACT PERIOD

12 month/240 days

QUALIFICATIONS

See Job Description Below SALARY:

Based on Board Approved Salary Contract

DEADLINE

Position open until filled

JOB DESCRIPTION

To provide effective instructional leadership to the faculty and staff including curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation; to manage facilities and personnel in a manner conducive to the maximum educational growth and development of all students, and in alignment with district strategic goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Educational Leadership and/or School Administration. Current Alabama Professional Certification with endorsement in Educational Administration K-12. A minimum of 3 years of administrative/school leadership experience. Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication skills. Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups, for the purpose of maximizing student achievement. Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member. Ability to use technology to communicate, plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, manage data, and produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information. Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may require.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school Plans, organizes and directs the implementation of all school activities Keeps the Superintendent informed of the school's activities and problems Prepares and administers the school budget and supervises school finances Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and regulations by the school's staff and students Lead in the development, determination or appropriateness, and monitoring of the instructional program Schedules classes within established guidelines to meet student needs Approves the master schedule Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to the due process rights of students Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, and attends school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students Supervises all professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and support personnel assigned to the school Assists in recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating the school's professional staff Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their development, as appropriate Evaluate and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performance Recommends, according to established procedures, the removal of a teacher whose work is unsatisfactory Makes arrangements for special conferences between parents and teachers Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant Plans and supervises fire drills, tornado drills, and an emergency preparedness program Provides for adequate inventories on school property and for the security and accountability of that property Participates in principals' meetings, and such other meetings as are required or appropriate Establishes and maintains relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs; to interpret Board policies and administrative directives; and to discuss and resolve individual student problems Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as directed by the superintendent Delegates authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal Assumes responsibility to perform any other tasks assigned by the Superintendent or designees.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Barbour County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed. Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Barbour County Board of Education does not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Barbour County Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.