Anticipated Principal (Elementary)

Job Title: Principal (Elementary)


Reports To: Assistant Superintendent


Job Code Number: *


Contract Length: 232 Days


Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt


Department: Administrative


Last Updated: January 2026

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Primary Job Function:


The Elementary Principal serves as the instructional and operational leader, with a primary focus on early childhood development and foundational literacy. They are responsible for ensuring every student reaches grade-level proficiency-specifically regarding the Third Grade Reading Guarantee-while fostering a nurturing, trauma-informed culture.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Early Childhood, or Elementary Education.
• Valid Ohio Principal License (Grades PK-6).
• Valid Ohio Teaching License.
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience (Elementary preferred).
• Credentialed in Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES).
• Knowledge of Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES) sufficient to evaluate teachers effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of administrative experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading or implementing a STEAM-centric curriculum or Project-Based Learning (PBL) frameworks.
• Specialized training in the Science of Reading or the Third Grade Reading Guarantee.
• Experience leading MTSS/RTI frameworks for early intervention.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Primary functions may include the following duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.

Instructional Leadership

• Develop, communicate, and steward a clear instructional vision that promotes academic achievement, equity, and whole-child development for all elementary learners.
• Lead the implementation of the Science of Reading, ensuring fidelity to evidence-based literacy instruction and alignment with district and state requirements.
• Oversee Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plans (RIMPs) and ensure timely progress monitoring and instructional adjustments for identified students.
• Lead and monitor RTI/MTSS systems to ensure early identification, intervention, and support for academic and behavioral needs.
• Conduct regular classroom observations, analyze student learning data, and provide actionable feedback to improve instructional effectiveness and outcomes.

School Climate and Culture

• Establish and sustain a warm, supportive, and high-expectations ("warm and demanding") culture that promotes student belonging, accountability, and growth.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing school environment that prioritizes the social-emotional well-being of young learners.
• Ensure consistent supervision and implementation of early childhood safety procedures, including arrival and dismissal routines and transitions throughout the school day.

School Improvement and Accountability

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of the school improvement plan in collaboration with staff, families, and community stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain systems to monitor student achievement, attendance, behavior, and school performance indicators.
• Use multiple data sources to evaluate school effectiveness and guide strategic decision-making.

Personnel Leadership and Development

• Evaluate and support certified staff using the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES) and Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES), as applicable.
• Plan and provide targeted professional development aligned to instructional goals, student needs, and district priorities.
• Support staff growth, performance, and retention through coaching, feedback, and clear expectations.

Administration, Fiscal, and Facilities Management

• Develop and manage master schedules, instructional assignments, and elementary programming to maximize student learning.
• Collaborate with district leadership to develop, monitor, and manage the school budget based on documented instructional and operational needs.
• Ensure the implementation of safety procedures, emergency preparedness plans, and required drills.

Student Support and Behavior Management

• Establish and enforce developmentally appropriate behavior expectations aligned with district policies.
• Implement restorative and positive behavior practices that promote responsibility, respect, and student growth.
• Ensure social-emotional learning (SEL) is embedded as a core component of the elementary school day.

Family and Community Engagement

• Build and sustain positive relationships with families, parent organizations, and community partners to support student success.
• Develop and implement effective communication strategies that ensure families and staff are informed, engaged, and supported.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Elementary pedagogy, Ohio educational law, early literacy and Science of Reading, PBIS, RTI/MTSS frameworks, and early childhood development.

Skilled in:

• Instructional leadership, early literacy interventions, professional coaching, and collaborative team building.

Ability to:

• Lead and support teachers using OTES; participate in OPES for self-evaluation; foster a positive school culture; ensure building-wide safety; and implement effective school improvement initiatives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in keeping with law.

Physical Demands - Regularly required to move around for extended periods (high visibility); must be able to push, pull, lift and carry over 25 pounds.


Working Conditions - This is a high-pressure, fast-paced executive leadership environment with significant mental and emotional demands. The Principal is responsible for the oversight and management of a dynamic setting requiring expert de-escalation skills and crisis management. The role requires physical presence during incidents involving unruly behavior and potential exposure to environmental hazards or bodily fluids. Leadership duties frequently extend beyond core instructional hours.


Driving Requirement - This role frequently requires work beyond core hours for PLCs, board meetings, and school-sponsored evening events.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employee's supervisor and or appointing authority.