Downey, California
Posted: 18-Jan-23
Location: Carmichael, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $104,107 - $129,737
Salary Details:
Required Education:
Internal Number: 1
POSITION TITLE: Principal - Elementary School K-6, K-8
DEFINITION:
Functions as chief executive and educational leader of an elementary school; responsible
for its programs, personnel, facilities, and all other related activities as assigned.
DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Director - Elementary Schools
SUPERVISION OVER:
Teachers, clerical, part-time and volunteer personnel, and on-site supervision over
custodians, cafeteria personnel and bus drivers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to):
1. School Climate: The climate of the school is reflected in student, staff, community
attitudes and behavior. The school principal is responsible for the establishment of a
positive, cooperative school climate. Specific functions include: establishment of the
school philosophy, goals and objectives, with input from staff and parents, revised
periodically for relevance to current school/community needs; supervision and support of
student government activities; establishment of student discipline; supervision of
facilities and grounds to insure safety of students and staff; sensitivity and
responsiveness to individual student/parent/staff problems; follow-up on staff, parent,
student concerns; recognition of staff and student accomplishments.
2. Community Relationships: The relationship of the school to the community is a critical
factor in the development of a sound educational program. The school principal has the
prime responsibility for establishing that relationship. Specific functions include: support
of, and attendance at community special services clubs; organization of, and attendance
at parent clubs/PTA meetings, and back-to-school and open house events.
3. Communication: An effective communication system (oral/written) is essential to the
success of the school program and student progress. The school principal is
responsible for developing and maintaining an effective communication system: Specific
functions include: preparation and distribution of staff and parent bulletins, agendas for
faculty meetings, minutes of meetings, and newsletters; organization of parent meetings,
staff meetings, feeder school meetings with follow-up action; organization of parent
initiated and principal initiated conferences with parents for resolution of concerns;
positive communication with students on a group or individual basis; effective
consultation with teachers regarding program and/or individual concerns; articulation of
programs and concerns with other principals and district administrators; receipt and
response to incoming mail and telephone messages; effective communications with
news media.
4. Management of Resources: The school principal is responsible for the management of
resources including school revenue and expenditure of funds; use of time/talents;
selection, direction, motivation, supervision and evaluation of personnel, and care of
facilities and equipment. Specific functions include: development and maintenance of the
school budget; supervision and evaluation of plant maintenance and grounds including
the initiation of work orders; establishment and implementation of emergency
procedures; determination of staffing to meet student, school and community needs as
well as legal requirements; development of the master schedule; monitoring of classes
for teacher coverage, requesting substitutes as appropriate; coordinated efforts with
support staff (i.e., counselors, nurses, speech therapists, resource teachers);
organization of volunteer help programs; monitoring accurate record keeping of student
attendance, student files, employee absences and tardiness, employee time cards,
purchase orders and invoices, work orders, student transfers, supply order cards, etc.;
monitoring of bussing and transportation of students as well as field trips for safety and
appropriateness; personnel management including selection, training and evaluation;
coordination with intermediate feeder schools; management of employer/employee
contracts as they relate to personnel in his/her school; completion of district reports as
required; monitoring and articulation of the gifted and special education programs;
supervision of fund raising activities and funds.
5. Curriculum/Program Development: The principal is responsible for the development and
maintenance of a strong curriculum, meeting all student needs, articulating and
coordinating with the school program, special services programs and feeder school
programs. Specific functions include: development of curriculum goals and objectives
within those of the superintendent, the division, and the state framework, utilizing input
from staff and community; monitoring of school curriculum, including reevaluation and
redevelopment; review of new curriculum materials; organization of, and attendance at
school site council meetings; providing avenues for gathering instructional resources and
data; identification of deficiencies and provision for staff in-service.
6. Pupil Assessment and Achievement: The school principal is responsible for the
assessment and achievement of pupil progress, both academic and behavioral. Specific
functions include: periodic meetings with teachers, parents, and resource personnel to
review and assess pupil progress; monitoring of pupil attendance with follow-up and
resolution of individual problems; resolution of student discipline cases; attendance at
special education SAT-EAS placement meetings.
7. Interpretation and Application of Appropriate Laws: In order to assure compliance with
appropriate laws the school principal must be knowledgeable, keep current, interpret
accurately, and apply local, state, and federal legislation as it relates to his/her school
environment. Specific functions include: communication with law enforcement agencies
as related to students' problems; review arc interpretation of legal documents including
district policies and procedures, county, state, and federal laws, as well as proposed
legislative bills.
8. Quality of Instruction: The principal, with district resources, has the ultimate responsibility
for the quality of instruction in his/her school program. Specific functions include:
supervision of class instruction: establishment of performance objectives (October 15)
and evaluation of program goals and objectives annually (April); identification of
instructional needs and deficiencies with in-service training plans to meet needs; teacher
conferences, individual and group as appropriate.
9. Professional Growth: In order to be sensitive to the total educational environment, the
school principal must keep abreast of new legislation, trends, district policies,
procedures and practices that affect his/her school programs. Specific functions include:
attendance at school board, administration and professional meetings on a periodic
basis; participation in district initiated assignments when appropriate: self-evaluation of
deficiencies with attendance at appropriate conferences and workshops for professional
growth; review of periodicals appropriate to division and school programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Training, Education and Experience: Must possess a valid California elementary school
administrative credential; standard supervision with K-9 principal authorization; standard
administration with elementary credential; supervision with K-8 principal authorization;
administrative services. Previous administration experience desirable.
Knowledge and Skills: The principal should be knowledgeable in: learning theories, human
needs, curriculum development, motivation theory, school finance and budgeting, collective
bargaining, administration of district policies, local, state and federal laws pertinent to schools, staffing organization, selection and supervision of personnel. He/she should be skilled in effective communications including initiating individual and group discussion, listening, clarifying, facilitating interaction among group members; verbal skills to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people with varying educational and socio-cultural backgrounds; research reading, public speaking; writing skills to effectively convey ideas, reports, letters, memorandums and survey questionnaires; understanding of goal
setting techniques including needs assessment and evaluation; high degree of self-restraint,
judgment and strategies in dealing with a variety of people, adversaries and advocates under varying situations and conditions; high degree of skill in defining problems, collecting
information, establishing facts, evaluating alternate solutions, and drawing valid conclusions; effective screening of applicants, conducting job related interviews, selecting qualified candidates, training and evaluation of personnel.
Physical Characteristics: (consideration will be given to reasonable accommodation): *Sufficient vision to read printed material: *sufficient hearing to conduct in person and telephone conversations; *sufficient physical mobility to move about the campus and drive a car, *ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard In normal conversational distance, on the telephone, and in addressing groups; physical, mental, and emotional stamina to endure long hours under sometimes stressful conditions.
*With or without the use of aids. Other Characteristics: Possession of valid California drivers license; willing to work irregular hours/days including evenings, weekends and holidays, and on-call for emergencies; willing to travel locally; willing to work at any employer location or be reassigned.
Must provide a current CA Administrative Credential
