Life Science Teacher (Licensed Staff – 1.0 FTE, Grades 9-12)

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, the Elementary Principal is responsible for providing instructional leadership within the building by implementing the District’s strategic priorities and building-level continuous improvement planning action steps. The Elementary Principal is also responsible for directing, supervising, and overseeing all school operations, personnel, and activities within the Elementary school. The Elementary Principal collaborates and works closely with other administrators, staff, students, and the public in addressing and meeting the educational needs and goals of the District, as well as performing various public relations responsibilities within the community and its families. The Elementary Principal is expected to lead with racial consciousness and cultural competence to create racially equitable learning environments that energize and enhance the spirit of our students, staff, and community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as an instructional leader and administrator within the building.
Directs and supervises instructional staff and administrative support personnel within the building.
Administers and oversees all staffing issues, concerns, and personnel actions within the building.
Observes, coordinates, coaches, and/or evaluates all instructional staff within the building.
Conducts and prepares evaluation reports on all certified staff in accordance with District guidelines and requirements.
Develops and implements staff professional development.
Collaborates with other District administrators (Supt., Asst. Supt., Director of Teaching & Learning, Director of Special Education, etc.) to determine staffing requirements, course offerings, student needs, and scheduling requirements.
Serves on District committees or task forces to examine District initiatives.
Convenes and facilitates faculty meetings.
Administers and monitors school programs and curriculum in accordance with various local, state, and federal rules, standards, and guidelines.
Monitors and implements building programs to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
Develops building scheduling in collaboration with the site leadership team.
Monitors student achievement, academic standards, and activities.
Implements changes and curriculum programs within assigned areas of responsibility.
Performs various public relations functions within the District; serves as the primary spokesperson concerning building-level issues and as a liaison between the building, District administrators, and officials.
Mediates disputes between students, teachers, staff, parents, and the public.
Prepares newsletters, memos, handbooks, coordinates website materials, and handles communications, as required.
Coordinates special events and activities within the building to promote community involvement.
Works closely with the PTA/PTSO and promotes involvement activities and fundraisers.
Attends and organizes orientations, parent/teacher conferences, and other meetings/events.
Prepares and administers the budget for the Elementary school.
Develops and implements building-level continuous improvement plans.
Seeks, prepares, and administers grants for building specific programs, needs, and/or projects.
Oversees and coordinates building construction, renovation, and remodeling in collaboration with the District Facilities Manager.
Oversees the ordering of all approved budgetary items.
Develops and implements procedures to safeguard the safety of students and staff.
Provides leadership and input into the design and implementation of building and District procedures.
Monitors students’ behaviors within the building (e.g., recess, hallways, lunch, bus loading, etc.).
Collaborates and coordinates with maintenance, custodial, and food services in maintaining and delivering educational support services within the building.
Attends training sessions, conferences, seminars, and district and departmental meetings.
Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, and instructional and educational technologies.
Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Curriculum, instruction, learning principles, concepts, theories, approaches, techniques, trends, and State, federal, and local requirements and standards.
Adolescent and child development, learning styles, and motivation.
Management theory, principles, and techniques.
District administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
Budget and financial operations, processes, and procedures.
Understanding school laws, rules, and regulations, including special education and due process.
Human relation concepts, principles, and techniques.
Principles, techniques, and best practices regarding staff evaluation, coaching, and development of certified and non-certified staff.
Authentic community engagement.
Racially consciousness and culturally competent engagement and leadership.
Fundamentals of curriculum development, research, and evaluation principles.
Providing leadership, purpose, and direction for groups and individuals.
Facilitating the development of a shared vision for the school, formulating goals, and planning changes with the staff by setting priorities for the community, the District, staff, and students.
Information collection includes gathering facts and data, seeking knowledge of policies, rules, laws, precedents, and practices, managing data flow, and classifying and organizing information for decision-making and monitoring outcomes.
Observing, evaluating, mentoring, and supervising instructional personnel.
Problem-analysis and problem-solving skills, including analyzing information, framing issues, identifying causes, seeking additional information, framing and reframing possible solutions, demonstrating conceptual flexibility, and assisting others in forming opinions.
Organizational oversight, including scheduling work, using resources appropriately to meet goals, scheduling activity flow, and monitoring procedures to regulate activities and project deadlines.
Planning, formulating, and implementing building-level programs, activities, and services consistent with District directives and policies.
Delegation of authority, including assigning tasks so they can be accomplished in a timely and appropriate manner, utilizing subordinates appropriately, and following up on work tasks.
Ability to accommodate cognition and achievement differences.
Public relations and communication functions, activities, and programs.
Excellent large and small group presentation skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises Licensed Teachers, Clerical Staff, and Paraprofessionals.
Indirectly supervises Custodial and Food Service Personnel.
Overall direction, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of employees in accordance with School District policies and applicable laws.
Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Generally, work is performed under normal office /school conditions where there are minimal environmental risks associated with it. Occasionally, work is performed in outdoor weather conditions. Work may involve some disagreeable human interactions with the public, staff, parents, and students.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree.
Major field of study or degree emphasis: Education, Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or related area.
Minimum of three (3) years administrative experience supervising instructional programming and staff.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS

Elementary Principal Credential (Administrative Licensure)