Principal - Farmington Elementary School

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

WITH RESPECT TO ADMINISTRATION

Principals shall:

• Implement and observe all policies of the Culpeper County School Board and the State Board of Education as derived from the Code of Virginia. Additionally, they shall maintain and adhere to a current policy manual, regulations and procedures manual, and school handbook which are in compliance with and which implement the policies of the Culpeper County School Board and the State Board of Education.
• Develop and implement personnel work schedules, class schedules, and building-use schedules that contribute to student achievement, a stimulating school environment, and an efficient and effective school.
• Manage all internal funds of the school in accordance with regulations of the Culpeper County School Board and the State Board of Education and submit such reports as may be required to the division superintendent or designee.
• Manage materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Advise the Superintendent of school needs including personnel and programs.
• Provide for the general supervision, custodial care, and attractiveness of the facilities, while promoting the safety and comfort of students and staff.
• Manage the transportation program to maintain order and safety on the school buses.
• Supervise and evaluate all employees and others assigned to the school.
• Delegate duties, authority, and responsibility to members of the school.
• Submit promptly and accurately all reports as may be required by the division superintendent or the Culpeper County School Board.

WITH RESPECT TO INSTRUCTION

Principals shall:

• Involve faculty, staff, and community in developing, implementing, and evaluating a biennial school improvement plan.
• Establish specific objectives for each teacher which contribute directly to the achievement of students or the improvement of instruction.
• Ensure that the instructional materials available to the school are used in relation to the objectives of the various grades, subjects, or teaching levels.
• Develop and implement a plan for direct instructional supervision in the school.
• Monitor the administration and use of all tests and assessment instruments as may be required by the Culpeper County School Board and the State Board of Education.
• Monitor the implementation of the Culpeper County Public Schools curriculum.
• Develop and implement, in collaboration with the central office staff, a program of professional development which is based upon needs within the school and school division which is focused upon improved student achievement.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a program of appropriate extra-curricular and co-curricular activities related to and designed to enhance the achievement of the goal of the school.

WITH RESPECT TO TEACHERS

Principals shall:

• Assist in interviewing applicants for teaching and other positions in collaboration with the central office person charged with recommendations for employment.
• Assign teachers and other employees to specific teaching assignments and other school-related responsibilities.
• Make available to teachers and other employees the policies, regulations and procedures of the Culpeper County School Board, the State Board of Education, and Virginia school law.
• Advise teachers on methods of instruction and assist teachers with improvement of instruction and student behavior.
• Provide time and opportunity for dialogue with faculty and staff.
• Evaluate the performance of faculty and staff according to the methods and procedures prescribed by the Culpeper County School Board.
• Recommend appointment, retention, continuing contract, probation, or dismissal of teachers and other employees under rules and regulations prescribed by the Culpeper County School Board.

WITH RESPECT TO STUDENTS

Principals shall:

• Maintain a system of pupil accounting and attendance consistent with the policies and regulations of the Culpeper County School Board.
• Provide for the supervision of students during the school day and on school grounds and during any activities or functions sponsored by the school.
• Provide for the orientation of new students.
• Provide for the assignment of pupils to classes, programs, and activities.
• Maintain pupil discipline according to procedures prescribed by the Culpeper County School Board.
• Maintain a program of pupil guidance and counseling in accordance with Culpeper County School Board and state guidelines.
• Maintain health services for all pupils as provided for by the Culpeper County School Board.
• Develop practices and procedures which contribute to the maximum safety of pupils.
• Develop and maintain systematic procedures for measuring, recording, and reporting pupil growth and achievement.

WITH RESPECT TO THE COMMUNITY AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES

Principals shall:

• Establish and maintain communication links among the home, the school, and the community.
• Assist in the maintenance of Parent-Teacher Organizations.
• Disseminate information for community agencies as authorized by the superintendent.
• Schedule events within the school.
• Prepare and disseminate information to the public.
• Other duties as assigned by the Division Superintendent.