TITLE:ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Valid Oregon Administrative License.
  • Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience, preferably at the elementary level.
  • Minimum of three to five years successful administrative experience, preferably at the elementary level
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

REPORTS TO:Superintendent

JOB GOAL:To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Plans, develops, and supervises the instructional programs of the school within the policies, guidelines, rules, and regulations of the School Board, Superintendent, State Board of Education, and state and federal regulations, including curriculum, teaching materials, and methods necessary to meet the Oregon requirements.
  2. Keeps abreast of all existing and emerging District, state and federal policies, guidelines, and regulations in order to maintain high academic standards for all students.
  3. Monitors assessment of all required testing by the state and District.
  4. Directs the development, writing and evaluation of data, and monitoring of the school improvement plan.
  5. Coordinates building staff professional development activities in alignment with the school improvement plan goals and the district improvement plan goals.
  6. Makes staff assignments; selects, recommends hiring and termination, and recommends employment and contract status for staff.
  7. Coordinates evaluation of all building staff including classified and licensed, following district guidelines.
  8. Maintains an emotionally healthy and physically safe environment conducive to the total educational development of the students. Promotes and maintains effective student discipline. Develops and implements plans for emergency situations.
  9. Maintains continuous two-way communication with parents and community groups to ensure a better understanding of school reform programs and student achievement. Represents the school at a variety of community functions which promote school and community needs.
  10. Communicates with all school support services such as custodial services and physical plant operations including facility and grounds repair, maintenance and alterations.
  11. Provides for the supervision of all student activities including after school programs, student government, academic programs and clubs, evening programs, athletic events, etc.
  12. Establishes and maintains an operating budget within the allocated school budget and Associated Student body budget; monitors fiscal records, and controls expenditures within approved budgets.
  13. Establishes and maintains staff evaluation records, and counsels and advises students, staff, and parents on personnel related matters.
  14. Monitors and supports student support teams and the special education referral process. Assures the development and provision of TAG plans, IEPs, 504 accommodations, acts District representative in the IEP process, and Title IX coordinator for the school.
  15. Maintains effective communication with the District through planning and informational meetings.
  16. Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The position generally works in the school/office environment with frequent travel to day and evening meetings and activities. High level of contact with district personnel, students, parents and outside agencies/community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Employee may stand/walk 6-8 hours; sit 1-4 hours; drive 1-4 hours. Employee may use hands for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, and pushing/pulling 100 pounds maximum. May bend, squat, lift, and climb stairs occasionally.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:225 days. Salary to be established by the School Board. Work year to be established by the Superintendent.

EVALUATION:Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of administrative personnel.

HR Director: Date:

Employee: Date:

2016

McMinnville School District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.For more information see District Policy GBA-Equal Employment Opportunity.