Elementary School Principal

PrincipalThe principal is the instructional leader for his or her building and is responsible for the daily operation of the building. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Supervision of instructionEvaluation of staffTraining of staffMaking hiring recommendations to the BoardGeneral supervision of studentsSupervision of student activities and eventsImplementation of the professional development planMaintaining building recordsPreparation and management of the building budgetCreation and update of student handbooksPositive interaction with studentsAdministration of student disciplineMotivation of staffOther duties as assignedAn individual who holds this position is expected to attend: Board meetings as required by the Superintendent, student activities and events, IEP meetings.Supervisory Duties:Has supervisory responsibility over all building staff.Qualifications:Education: Master's degree or higher in educational administrationCertificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Missouri principal's certificate for the appropriate grade levelsSkills and Abilities:Language: An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Present information to staff members, other administrators and the Board of Education Respond to common questions and complaints Interview students and staff Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, government memos, Board policy, administrative procedure and statutes Write newsletter articles, staff memos and ordinary business correspondence Keep information confidential when required by law, policy or a particular situationComputation: Ability to compute ratios, percentages and create and interpret graphs and figuresReasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusionsTechnology: Basic computer word processing, spreadsheet and research skills Ability to access and create reports using the district's student information softwarePhysical Demands: An individual who holds this position must frequently move in and around buildings and grounds to visit classrooms, attend meetings and supervise bus loading and unloading areas and sit for an hour or more at a time.Hearing: Must be able to hear a conversation in a noisy environmentAttendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this positionConditions and Environment: The work environment is consistent with a typical office environment; however, the individual who holds this position will occasionally be required to be outside in temperatures below freezing and above 100 degrees. The individual who holds this position is frequently required to work irregular or extended hours.Terms of Employment: 11-month contract