Principal, Eyler Elementary

Administration, Elementary Principal

Report to:

Director of Educational Services

Director of Instructional & Special Education Support

Superintendent

Qualifications:

• Achieved, at minimum, a Master’s Degree in Administration or Educational Leadership
• Achieved, or able to obtain a valid Michigan Administration Certificate
• Three (3) years or more of successful teaching at a elementary level
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills with colleagues
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents

Essential Functions and Duties

Performance Responsibilities

• Provides instructional leadership including a deep understanding of elementary curriculum and delivery
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and communicate a vision and goals for the school
• Coordinate curriculum activities and foster a creative and supportive environment for curriculum development, innovation, and professional growth
• Implement curriculum and educational objectives consistent with District and building goals
• Supervise discipline and attendance for all grade levels
• Make necessary parent contacts regarding discipline and attendance
• Assist in the operation, supervision, and evaluation of faculty, including the selection and assignment of staff to allocate or vacate positions, establish the master schedule and program scheduling for staff, mediate problems or concerns between staff, and prepare faculty and curriculum meetings
• Assist in the administration and coordination of state testing and reporting
• Conduct appropriate parent, student, counselor, and teacher conferences
• Study new developments in curriculum, evaluation, and school management through readings, conferences, and other means of gathering training and knowledge and disseminate information to members of the administrative, instructional, and support staff; including conducting staff development seminars and lessons for the benefit of the District employees
• Supervise and give assistance and direction to team facilitators and subject matter specialists, and attend team meetings to discuss curriculum and other needs and concerns
• May assist in the planning, development, and organization of District and site advisory committees and groups
• Assist in development and implementation of staff motivational strategies and professional growth functions and activities
• Advises teachers regarding instruction, classroom management, and student discipline
• Develop and participate in staff development and in-service training programs for all staff
• Model professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions
• Attend all meetings as required by the superintendent

Participate in Professional Growth Opportunities

• Participate in ongoing professional growth provided by the District
• Participate in school/professional and /or community organizations or events
• Seek professional development outside the organization for continued growth
• Maintain certification and endorsement renewals timely
• Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals
• Set and achieve challenging goals; try new things; demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles; measure self against standard of excellence; take calculated risks to accomplish goals
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others
• Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize and schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans
• Adapt to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support organizational goals and values; benefit the organization through outside activities

Demonstrate Professionalism

• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Treats people with respect; keep commitments; work with integrity; be ethical; uphold organizational values
• Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions, with research/proof to back-up those decisions; include appropriate people in decision making process; make timely decisions
• Approach others in a tactful manner; React well under pressure; Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accept responsibility for own actions; Follow through on commitments
• Exhibit confidence in self and others; inspire and motivate others to perform well; effectively and positively influence actions and opinions of others; accept feedback from others; give appropriate recognition to others
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, parents, and students
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences in accordance with district policies
• Use of electronic communication such as Twitter, Facebook, or other forms of social media will be conducted professionally and respectfully to self and others

Follow the District and building policies and procedures
Know and understand your contract
Support the district goals
Perform other duties as assigned by district or building administrators

Work Provisions

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the position.