JOB DESCRIPTION

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree

Demonstrated success as an educator and administrator

Demonstrated success working with families and community

Administrator Certification preferred

REPORTS TO:Director of Schools, Management Company

SUPERVISES:AllElementary School Personnel

WORK STATION:Assigned school

WORK SCHEDULE:Hours: 7:30a.m.-4:00p.m/5 days per week. Begin work three weeks prior to the first day of school and continue working two weeks after the last day of school as determined by theBoard approved schoolcalendar; additional time as needed and assigned.

PRIMARY ROLES:The Principal is a member of the Foundation executive team with the delegated responsibilities at a particular school site. With the advice and consent of the Foundation Executive Committee through the Director of Schools, the Principal acts as a team leader to work effectively with school staff, students, families and community to create a positive learning environment. The Principal provides leadership in representing the Foundation and its Academy as a premier educational establishment to the student body, parents, the School Board and community through effective communication of goals and objectives.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE POSITION OF PRINCIPAL:

  1. Administer and supervise all aspects of school personnel and program
  1. Facilitate and maintain a cohesive team of professional educators dedicated to the success of the Academy student body
  1. Administer a school code of conduct
  1. Utilize Foundation administrative procedures consistent with local and State policies and Federal rules and regulations
  1. Install and supervise Foundation programs of instruction that reflect a demonstrable relationship to State of Michigan Standards and the Academy’s educational goals and objectives
  1. Monitor student progress and performance through the use of Foundation Learning Management Systemprogram data and technology
  1. Utilize Foundation Learning Management Systemdata-bases for reports to parents, the Director of Schools and the School Board
  1. Facilitate parent and community involvement with the school
  1. Assure equality and non-discriminatory practices in all educational and school-related activities
  1. Set high standards and expectations for students, staff, parents and self in the conduct of the educational process
  1. Regularly assess teaching methods and strategies
  1. Evaluate teacher effectiveness using job description and objective-based data
  1. Utilize monetary, personnel and physical resources prudently
  1. Maintain a safe and orderly environment
  1. Communicate frequently and effectively with parents
  1. Collaborate routinely and effectively with Director of Schools on all aspects of school operation
  1. Develop and follow plans for effective problem-solving
  1. Collaborate on the development of and use of due-process procedures in dealing with disciplinary and dismissal cases
  1. Organize and regularly attend school functions
  1. Identify and recommend professional development activities for staff
  1. Participate in the recruitment, selection, assignment and organization of staff to maximize the accomplishment of the school’s mission
  1. Assist in the development of and recommendation of a school budget for each fiscal year
  1. Provide reports to Director of Schools and/or Board of Education
  1. Perform other duties and special assignments as requested

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Twelve (12) month position. One (1) year contract. Non-tenure

EVALUATION:

An annual performance review and evaluation will be conducted by the Director of Schools prior to the end of each school year.