DEFINITION
Under professional direction, to serve as the chief administrative officer of an elementary school facility; to direct the formulation and implementation of operational procedures; to plan, develop and implement instructional objectives and designs, and implement procedures to evaluate instructional program effectiveness; to assist in the planning, development and conduct of staff development and staff training programs; to plan, develop and carry out public and community relations programs and activities; and to do other related functions as directed.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Serves as the instructional leader and operational manager of an elementary school facility; plans, designs and conducts follow-through strategies pertaining to curriculum development, and the implementation of instructional programs and activities designed to meet the unique needs of students and the educational community; plans, develops, organizes, conducts and maintains performance evaluation information systems designed to ensure that site goals and objectives are achieved, and that all levels of staff adhere to District, state and national educational standards and goals; plans, develops, organizes and administers support systems which provide optimal educational opportunities for elementary age pupils; reviews, evaluates, requisitions, purchases and allocates instructional supplies, materials and equipment; confers and consults with school and District personnel, parents and pupils pertaining to educational and behavior management problems and alternative problem solutions; directs, supervises, observes, assesses and evaluates site personnel performance; establishes and maintains a positive team building and team management system; confers with instructional and support personnel in developing alternative problem solutions to unusual or unforeseen problem areas; participates in budget planning activities, and develops expenditure review and control procedures to ensure a cost beneficial and cost effective operational mode; assumes a leadership role in the functions and activities of site and District advisory committees and groups; assists the educational community in understanding the site and District goals and objectives, and the strategies utilized for achieving them; participates in the planning, development, implementation, interpretation and administration of policies, rules and regulations, and negotiated employee agreements; supervises, directs and coordinates the assignment of instructional personnel and student classroom assignments; establishes administrative review procedures to ensure maximum utilization of monetary and human resources, and to ensure the implementation of near, mid and long term result priorities; coordinates student and family assistance programs with local social service and youth service agencies; plans, develops and provides management reports pertaining to the functions, activities and general educational climate of one or more school facilities; confers with site personnel in resolving rights disputes which may include the conduct of formal hearing processes; assists in the conduct of effective and efficient personnel management systems, including the recruitment, selection, retention and separation of personnel; may be responsible for managing, monitoring and evaluating specially funded programs to ensure compliance with funding agency standards and guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles, techniques, strategies, goals and objectives of public education;
Philosophical, economic and legal aspects of public education;
Procedures, methods and strategies of organization, management and supervision;
Modern innovative and creative curriculum and instructional trends for the elementary age child;
Curriculum development, instructional program delivery strategies and program supervision, assessment and evaluation;
Result and performance evaluation techniques pertaining to program and personnel performance effectiveness;
Human relation strategies, conflict resolution strategies and team building principles and techniques.
Ability to:
Direct, lead and coordinate the multifaceted functions and activities of one or more elementary school facilities;
Demonstrate effective instructional, organizational and administrative leadership;
Analyze problems, determine alternative solutions, and make appropriate and effective decisions;
Communicate effectively in oral and written form;
Plan, develop and maintain effective organizational and community relationships.
Experience:
Five years of successful teaching experience, or the successful completion of a comprehensive administrative internship training program.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of a Master's or higher degree in educational administration, instructional technology or a closely related field.
Certification Requirement:
Possession of a valid California Credential authorizing service as an Elementary School Principal.
Requirements / Qualifications- Driver's License Copy
- English Learner Authorization
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least three letters of recommendation written within the last two years. One must be from a supervisor within the last year.)
- Other (Personal Letter of Application/Introduction addressed to Ms. Maria Martinez)
- Resume (Current Resume)
- TB Screening Result