Principal

Elementary Principal

Under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent, the Elementary Principal will provide leadership and direction in the development, implementation, coordination and administration of the district's instructional program, curriculum, and staff development at the elementary school level.

The Elementary Principal will:

• Develop and maintain an effective educational program consistent with state and federal guidelines and the philosophy, policies, regulations and strategic plan of the Board of Education.
• Develop, implement and evaluate efforts related to student academic achievement ensuring that the school meets or makes satisfactory progress towards district standards, goals and student achievement.
• Establish a professional learning culture through a solid foundation of shared mission, vision, values and goals.
• Provide instructional leadership for school staff; identifies, implements, and monitors school-wide strategies that challenge high achievers and accelerates learning for low achievers; develops appropriate staff development programs designed to improve skills in teaching students.
• Leads building level achievement and school improvement efforts. Establish priorities to meet the needs of students and teachers through work with the School Improvement Team and collaboration with staff and parents.
• Monitor all dimensions of special education in the school to ensure compliance with federal, state and local mandates and guidelines.
• Plan, organize and direct implementation of all school activities.
• Evaluate and counsel all staff members regarding their individual and/or group performance in compliance with federal and/or state laws.
• Fosters a culture of teamwork and achievement for students and staff members.
• Promotes good public relations within the community by interpreting and presenting policies, procedures, aims, objectives and educational philosophy to the community and staff.
• Develop, implement and evaluate data-driven procedures in collaboration with staff.
• Work with central office personnel to coordinate processes for effective functioning of the school.
• Establishes a collaborative decision-making process inclusive of staff for maintaining a productive learning environment.
• Foster a safe and orderly school environment; prepares emergency procedures and communicates them to students, teachers, and staff; collaboratively develops and implements a school discipline plan that contains clear expectations, a system of positive reinforcement, and sequential, consistent, progressive consequences; analyzes and utilizes student discipline data to ensure effectiveness of behavioral interventions and restorative practices.
• Creates reports and keeps records as may be required by the federal and state laws, as well as the Board of Education and/or Superintendent.
• Design student/parent/staff handbooks aligning to board policies and district procedures.
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor staff and student conduct and attendance plans.
• Collaboratively develops and administers the building budget, which includes the ordering of all supplies necessary for conducting the programs within the building.
• Participate in the selection of all school building personnel.
• Determines staff members' assignments within the building and creates the master schedule.
• Conducts building staff meetings and participates in such other meetings as may be required by the district.
• Attend special events held to recognize student achievement(s); attend school-sponsored activities, functions and athletic events.
• Supervise the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes.
• Has an active interest and participates in community, state, and national professional organizations that promote professional improvement of school administration.
• Regularly attends state, regional and national conferences as authorized by the Assistant Superintendent.
• Provide activities which facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhance the quality of the instructional program.
• Attends Board of Education meetings as requested.
• Keep in confidence all personal, student or personnel records and information.
• Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans.
• Adheres to, interprets and implements all district policies, administrative guidelines and procedures.
• Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism.
• Mandated Reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.

The contract, salary and other employment conditions will be established by the Board of Education. Further, applicant must agree to fully participate in all relevant training inclusive of or unique to the building assigned and the district.

Romeo Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The district will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment of any basis prohibited by law. Improper interference with the ability of Romeo Community Schools employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Concerns or questions should be filed with the Office of Human Resources.