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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

I. Instructional

A. Evaluation

1. Implements the present Board-adopted staff development plan.
2. Arranges for staff development plans to be carried out in an efficient manner by observing, arranging conferences, selecting materials and making recommendations for improvement to the staff members.
3. Analyzes and makes staff recommendations in areas where staff development is needed.
4. Implements the present Board-adopted appraisal plan.
5. Actively participates in cooperative evaluation of the school curriculum and seeks to make same compatible with system-wide goals.

B. Curriculum Development

1. Studies, makes recommendations, coordinates, interprets and implants approved curriculum.
2. Assumes the leadership for helping identify basic needs of the school community.
3. Involves parents, teachers and students in developing school curriculum.
4. Provides for formulation of curriculum objectives.

(a) Identifies with staff important social, political and economic trends in the community and nation.
(b) Views the curriculum as a whole (conceptual skills).
(c) Provides for continuity in the program, scope and sequence.
(d) Plans follow-ups on extracurricular activities.
(e) Seeks to find means of stimulating and motivating the members of the faculty and staff to contribute their best efforts to attain the curriculum objectives.
(f) Keeps lines of communication open between school and community.
(g) Encourages faculty and staff to seek and utilize innovative instructional methods.
(h) Assists in selecting materials, resources and equipment for instructional programs.

C. In-Service

1. Upgrades and perfects his/her competencies by establishing direct lines of communication with the central office staff and the instructional staff.
2. Plans and develops instructional experiences with the professional staff based on identified needs.
3. Secures help as indicated by the individual staff member.
4. Encourages and promotes the growth of positive attitudes towards the profession through personal and interpersonal team experiences. 5.Assists in planning and conducting in-service programs for all personnel.

II. Administrative and Organization

A. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of all required reports, records and inventories.
B. Plans with staff--prepares and submits the school’s annual budget.
C. Monitors all collections and expenditure of funds.
D. Coordinates or supervises such support services as maintenance, security, food services, recreational programs, financial accounting functions, library activities and the like.
E. Prepares various schedules for maximum use of time and space.
F. Participates in principals’ meetings and such other meetings as are required or appropriate.
G. Assists with the development, distribution and interpretation of faculty and staff handbooks.

III. Personnel

A. Interviews and recommends to the Director of Personnel persons to be employed.
B. Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their development, as appropriate.
C. Evaluates progress of faculty and staff and makes recommendations to the Superintendent and Director of Personnel.

1. Staff growth and development plan
2. Appraisal plan

D. Supervises and coordinates all services provided to the school.
E. Coordinates leave for all school personnel and secures needed substitutes.
F. Interprets and implements policies as developed by the local Board of Education.
G. Conducts staff meetings.

IV. Student Activities and Services

A. Supervises school activities.
B. Participates in designing programs to meet specific needs of the school.
C. Supports school sponsored activities, functions and athletic events.
D. Seeks appropriate assistance with student related problems.
E. Demonstrates a genuine interest of young people, their activities and problems.
F. Has a thorough understanding of the growth and development of youth.
G. Fosters a school climate in which students can develop good citizenship through self- discipline, self-direction and cooperative participation.
H. Involves students and teachers in developing and implementing school standards.
I. Is firm, fair and consistent concerning discipline and maintains respect for the dignity of the individual.
J. Establishes guides and records for student conduct and discipline.

V. Community Relations

The principal establishes and maintains favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs; interprets Board policies and administrative directives; and discusses and resolves individual student problems.