Duties
The job responsibilities for this position of Elementary Principal for Jacksonville School District #117 are listed below.
- Supervises development and improvement of the instructional programs.
- Organizes and develops a school climate that promotes adequate discipline of students, rapport with teachers, and understanding of parents to the end of an excellent learning environment.
- Cooperates with all appropriate administrative personnel, teaching staff, parents, students, and others in assuring the best education for all students.
- Accepts responsibility for providing the means for teachers to be successful through in-service training, counseling, and appropriate examples.
- Cooperates in the process of evaluating substitute teachers.
- Screens candidates and makes employment recommendations to the Director of Human Resources.
- Oversees a positive public relations program with parents and community in general.
- Plans and organizes the use of school facilities in the best interests of the students and the community.
- Organizes the building so that a smooth operation in terms of programs, staff functioning, and student involvement is enhanced.
- Organizes and administers the school within the approved policies of the Board of Education.
- Maintains the safety of people involved with the school system and safeguards the buildings, furnishings, books, and apparatus contained therein from damage and insure proper care and cleanliness.
- Accepts responsibility for accounting procedures in the areas of budget, all funds, monitor grants, and teacher attendance.
- Oversees the supervision of attendance records and periodically reviews those records to insure that school staff members are following state requirements and reporting that data.
- Complies with all state requirements regarding educational leadership and school improvement planning.
- Keeps the Superintendent informed of all matters in the building that may have ramifications for the Board of Education or the district.
- Becomes knowledgeable of the provisions of all collective bargaining agreements and employee handbooks to properly administer those provisions for which the principal is responsible.
- Directs and insures supervision of all extra-curricular activities.
- Evaluates the performance of all staff.
- Completes all reports and special duties assigned by the Superintendent.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision:
Under broad supervision, this position supervises full and part-time building staff; including but not limited to, teachers, psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, paraprofessionals, lunchroom employees, and custodians.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: The individual employed for this position must possess and maintain the following qualifications:
Education, Experience & Certification Requirements
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration or other related educational discipline.
- Professional Educator License with a General Administrative Endorsement.
- Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one subject area and grade level.
- Successful experience as an Administrator in the Elementary School level preferred.
- State certified evaluator of teachers.
- Proven record of dynamic educational leadership, including excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, and parents.
- Demonstrated ability to work with people in a way that facilities positive growth in both students and staff.
- Demonstrated professionalism.
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state education laws and regulations regarding education.
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Solid understanding of elementary curriculum and the Common Core Standards.
- Ability to motivate, develop, and support a high performing, high quality team and hold all accountable for improved student achievement.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to develop and implement projects.
- Possess strong technology skills (i.e., productivity software, data management software, hardware, etc.).
- Experience in giving professional presentations or conducting training.
- Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and analyze complex information.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks within conflicting time constraints.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Salary/Benefits
Salary & Benefits: Regionally competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Starting pay of $80,000/per year, but actual salary and benefits will be negotiated with finalists. Benefits include health, life, and vision insurance; paid sick time (i.e., 13 days) and personal time (i.e., 3 days)
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.applitrack.com/jsd117/onlineapp/