Close Date:
04/11/2018

POSITION: Elementary Principal #3074 CLOSING: April 11, 2018

LOCATION: Smith Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Elementary Education

SUPERVISES: Personnel Located in Assigned School

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold or be eligible for State of Delaware Certification as a Principal
• Master's degree
• Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

The Principal is responsible for the operation of the instructional program and for providing educational leadership for the staff, students and the community. These responsibilities include establishing a climate conducive to learning; defining roles and expectations for school staff; planning, coordinating and supervising all programs in the school and identifying needed modifications; and administering changes which result from local and state-wide decisions.

NOTE: A complete listing of the activities of the school principal is impossible because of the many facets of the job and the variations in needs from school-to-school. Some of the activities include:

• Organize, direct and evaluate the instructional program, both curricular and extracurricular, and implement new curricula consistent with the school's educational objectives through cooperative planning with the staff, community, and District administration
• Build a positive climate for learning, leveraging research and data-driven initiatives
• Develop a high performing faculty and leadership team to achieve rapid and increased student achievement
• Guide the leadership team to achieve the school's vision, goals, and aspirations
• Develop an efficient system of pupil and program appraisal with the school
• Effectively utilize support personnel, both school and area based, in the delivery of services to students and teachers.
• Communicate with local civic and service organizations to interpret and explain school policies, programs and need whenever possible.
• Promote the development of leadership among the professional and supporting services staff.
• Select professional and supporting services staff for the school.
• Observe and evaluate school personnel as prescribed by the Department of Education.
• Plan programs of study and schedules of classes which meet the needs of individual students.
• Establish and manage a program of extracurricular activities within existing financial constraints.
• Plan and execute procedures for obtaining and maintaining approved instructional materials, equipment, and textbooks.
• Enforce a school discipline plan based on the Board-adopted Student Rights and Responsibilities Code.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Start Date: July 1, 2018

Reports To: Senior Director of Elementary Education

Job Posting Link: www.applitrack.com/christina/onlineapp/default.aspx

Salary Range: From/To: Salary Schedule can be found on the district's website: http://christinak12.org/ourpages/auto/2012/6/27/51310670/Administration-Salary-Ranges-FY2018.pdf

Endorsements:

• Principal/Assistant Principal

Additional Job Information:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must apply online and upload a letter of interest, resume, proof of certification, and three (3) dated letters of recommendation (within the last year) by April 11, 2018. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position. Apply online:
http://www.applitrack.com/christina/onlineapp/default.aspx

FRINGE BENEFITS: Twenty-four (24) days vacation per fiscal year; Life Insurance; Health Insurance; Blood Bank; Benefit Stipend to assist with the cost of prescription, vision and/or dental insurance.

An Acceptable Criminal Background Report and Negative Pre-Employment Drug Screening is Required Prior to Employment with the Christina School District

A person may not be employed by a public school employer in any position requiring licensure and certification if the person does not meet licensure and certification requirements established under Chapter 12 of [Title 14 of the Delaware Code]..., except pursuant to a license extension and/or emergency certificate issued pursuant to Chapter 12. See 14 Del. C.§ 1313.

Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all new employees hired after December 31, 1995

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