Duties
Essential Duties (Other duties may be assigned.)
- Displays a cooperative and open-minded attitude in working with others in efforts of mutual concern. Demonstrates respect for the opinions, abilities, and contributions of others.
- Be the instructional leader of the building and responsible for the development and improvement of the educational program. The principal is responsible for the implementation of district curriculum.
- Promotes educational programs and activities which enhance the health, welfare and safety of students and staff. Provides the necessary in-service activities to maximize the effectiveness of the school staff and its educational programs
- Screens staff applications, interviews candidates for vacant positions, makes recommendations for employment to the superintendent, and assigns staff as needed to assist in the most effective and efficient implementation of the school's programs of instruction.
- Supervises all certificated staff, educational support staff, student teachers, and volunteers assigned to the building. Evaluates all staff assigned to the building based upon school district approved evaluation programs.
- Manages the school for the most effective and efficient operation. The principal is responsible for the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating of all parts of the school operation.
- Establishes and promotes a positive building climate and is knowledgeable of the concerns of students, teachers and parents.
- Establishes rules of conduct for students within school district guidelines and assigns staff for the enforcement of such rules as is necessary.
- Communicates effectively with parents, school district staff, building staff and students. The principal is accessible to students, staff, parents and other members of the school community.
- Maintains good relationships with school-community organizations; e.g., parent groups.
- The principal must prepare and manage an annual budget within school district guidelines. The principal must adhere to deadlines established for school district operations.
Job Responsibilities: (Other responsibilities may be assigned.)
- Makes decisions and demonstrates leadership that supports the mission, vision, goals and interests of the school district and of students.
- Promotes the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.
- Promotes the success of all students by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional programs conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
- Promotes the success of all students by ensuring management of the organization, operation, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
- Promotes the success of all students by collaborating with faculty and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
- Promotes the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.
- Promotes the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.
- The principal shall utilize community, state and national resources where necessary to promote the safety and welfare of students and staff.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has responsibilities for all certificated staff, educational support staff employees, student teachers, interns, volunteers working in the school as well as all students while in the classroom, on school grounds, during district transportation to and from school and during all before and after-school activities.
In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, skills, physical demands, and work environment required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Benefits
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
In addition to a competitive salary our Principals staff earn 12 sick days and 4 personal days each year, Board paid dental for the individual and 90% Board paid HMO/PPO insurance for the employee while 80% Board paid for Family, and Board paid life insurance in the amount of two times your annual salary up to $300,000.
How to Apply
Applications are considered complete when all required materials are submitted including the following: 1) an on-line application for this position, 2) a letter of interest in this position, 3) unofficial copies of all college and/or university transcripts, 4) three (3) recent letters of recommendation from past or current employment related to this position and 5) a copy of your current resume. CCSD89 uses an on-line application that is available at http://www.ccsd89.org/. All required documents should be electronically attached to your application. Due to limited office resources applicants should not call the district office at this time. Certified Staff members currently employed in CCSD89, are only required to notify the building Principal and Superintendent of their interest in the position for consideration. A letter of interest in the position and a copy of your most recent resume will be considered a completed application. Internal candidates do not need to complete the on-line application or submit the documents required of all other applicants for this position.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive listing of the duties performed in this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
Community Consolidated School District 89 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 89 to decide all matters relating to employment solely based on the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 89 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certificated employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for this opening should contact the office of the superintendent.