Principal - Elementary School - ACSD

Multiple Positions

ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  Elementary School Principal

JOB GOAL: 

To serve as the instructional and administrative leader of the school, to work with staff, students, and community to ensure a high-quality educational program, and to formulate and accomplish the school mission.  To provide leadership in an environment of high expectations for staff and students.

REPORTS TO:  Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Alabama Certification in Educational Leadership or Administration and Supervision
2. Minimum of three years administrative experience.

SUPERVISES:   All Personnel on School Site

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITY:

1. Provides effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the instructional program.
2. Interprets and enforces federal and state laws and state and local board policies.
3. Assists in the recruiting, screening, selecting, and assigning of the school’s certified and classified staff.
4. Assists in securing, maintaining, and managing material resources.
5. Prepares and administers the school budget and supervises school finances.
6. Assumes responsibility for scheduling.
7. Ensures students receive appropriate placement and services.
8. Plans and accomplishes personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics.
9. Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
10. Provides professional opportunities for staff.
11. Communicates and clarifies the school’s mission to students, staff, and community.
12. Provides a safe, orderly environment that facilitates teaching and learning.
13. Provides a climate of high expectations for staff and students.
14. Supervises, observes, and evaluates teachers and staff.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

CONTRACT & SALARY:  12 Month (240-days)