Elementary Principal

TITLE: Elementary or Secondary Principal

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

 

1. The principal must be appropriately licensed in the State of Colorado as provided by law.

    

 

Such other qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

 

 

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

 

 

SUPERVISES: Directly or indirectly, all employees in the building

 

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

 

It is the responsibility of the principals of the Sargent School District to perform up to district standards or higher in all twenty-five standard areas.

 

 

Performance Area A – Leadership

 

 

A.1. Implements and maintains the district’s vision and mission statement.

 

 

A.2. Is an active leader who seeks to realize what he/she believes the school should accomplish.

 

 

A.3. Believes that students are capable of success and responsible action in the school setting.

 

 

A.4. Assumes responsibility for student achievement.

 

 

A.5. Assumes responsibility for school climate.

 

 

Performance Area B – Personnel Management

 

 

B.1.  Treats staff in a professional manner and involves them in management, instructional and curricular decisions.

 

 

B.2. Implements the district evaluation system.

 

 

B.3. Implements the evaluation process in a fair, professional and credible manner.

 

 

B.4. Provides staff development opportunities for staff.

 

 

Performance Area C – Curriculum and Instruction

 

 

C.1. Works toward the improvement of instruction above all other responsibilities.

 

 

C.2. Collects, analyzes and integrates school data to assist staff in making decisions about students and instruction.

 

 

C.3. Implements curriculum and instruction improvement activities as outlined in accountability improvement plans.

 

 

Performance Area D – Management Skills

 

 

D.1. Uses school time effectively.

 

 

D.2. Allocates his/her discretionary instructional funds efficiently.

 

 

D.3. Maintains a climate of order and discipline in the building.

 

 

D.4. Assumes responsibility for the hiring process of personnel involved in his/her building.

 

 

Performance Area E – Community Relations

 

 

E.1. Uses various communication channels for keeping the public informed regarding school purposes, programs, accomplishments, conditions and needs of the schools.

 

 

Performance Area F – Organization and Planning

 

 

F.1.  Assumes responsibility with input from staff, students, board, accountability committee and community for developing goals, procedures and direction for the schools.

 

 

F.2. Clearly states goals, procedures and direction for the building staff, students and community.

 

 

F.3. Implements goals, procedures and direction for the school.

 

 

F.4. Evaluates goals, procedures and direction for the school.

 

 

Performance Area G – Communication 

 

 

G.1. Demonstrates effective oral and written skills.

 

 

G.2. Demonstrates effective listening skills.

 

 

G.3. Provides information about his/her school to the board, improvement team, administration, staff and community.