STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRINCIPAL, K-8 SCHOOL
DEFINITION
Interpret and implement the educational and administrative programs of the K-8 school according to the policies and directions from the Board of Education; assign duties and responsibilities to staff members to ensure that the necessary educational services and activities meet the needs of the students; ensure proper relationships with community, parents, students and other educational levels; and perform related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive administrative direction from the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education. Exercise general supervision over certificated and classified assigned personnel.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Represent the Board of Education and interpret its policies in the school and the community

Organize and administer the school to which assigned, assuming legal responsibility thereof; maintain, direct and administer an approved educational program adapted to the needs of the students served

Provide instructional leadership through the supervision and evaluation of personnel concerned with instructional programs such as teachers, assistant principals, counselors, instructional advisors, specialist and other assigned staff

Assume responsibility for the evaluation of certificated staff assigned to the school and the submission of performance reports as required.

Ensure operating efficiency through the organization and management of other personnel such as custodians, clerks, cafeteria workers and others

Exercise leadership within the school through the conduct of faculty and other meetings necessary for the efficient functioning of the school; disseminate significant information to teaching and staff personnel

Assist in the selection, assignment, development and promotion of personnel in the school

Provide for the continuous supervision, approval and evaluation of the educational programs for the purpose of improving teacher learning workplace; promote professional growth of staff through such activities as in-service training, conferences, and graduate work





Execute ongoing program evaluation and planning to improve programs effectiveness for all students

File periodic reports with the District relating to pupil classification, daily attendance, timesheets, estimated enrollments and others

Supervise the preparation of and monitor the school budget and business activities

Oversee the maintenance of inventory, purchasing and distribution of supplies and materials

Maintain public relations program to communicate and interpret goals and achievements of the educational programs; participate actively in professional associations at the local, state and national level.

Ensure appropriate student behavior, becoming involved in student discipline when necessary

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Policies, directions, regulations, laws and guidelines pertinent to the administration of the school’s educational and recreational programs and activities

Techniques and methods of direct and indirect supervision

Needs, concerns, interests and problems of the varying groups within the community served by the school

Child development including physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth, and theories of discipline

Record keeping practices including those needed for budget administration, evaluations and overall administration

Effective recruitment, selection and training practices

Laws related to minors, including suspension and expulsion procedures

Curriculum, instructional approaches, educational strategies, outcome-based education, restructuring, and current trends in education

Principles of supervision, shared decision-making, training and site-based program administration

School finances and sound budgetary procedures





Principles of research and evaluation design

Maintaining close contact with community, working closely with children’s homes, public agencies and parents

Comprehensive public relations program

Collective bargaining and principles of labor relations management and working with unions

Oral and written communication skills including the ability to write complicated reports

Computer skills

Ability To

Communicate effectively with a wide variety of people including staff, students and parents, both orally and in writing

Foster a school culture, which is focused on the education and well being of students

Assess a situation and choose the most appropriate and responsible course of action

Analyze student achievement data to determine the instructional need of the school and to design with staff a program for addressing those needs

Make sound decisions based on the process of evaluating determining and selecting alternatives

Assess other people’s needs and incorporate them into day-to-day decision making

Recognize problem areas and take corrective action

Maintain control and objectivity during stressful situations

Identify individual student needs, strengths and handicaps

Delegate responsibility and tasks, oversee their administration and provide necessary input

Plan, organize and chair meetings

Exercise leadership through the use of organizational, supervisory and interpersonal skills

Administer a budget and resolve educational need within it confines

Physical capability sufficient to perform job tasks

Experience And Education

Master of arts or advanced degree from an accredited college or university

Administrative and/or supervisory credential

Teaching credential and three (3) years of teaching experience

A minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience as a elementary school assistant principal or higher administrative position

Licenses And Certificates

First Aid and CPR certificate must be obtained within sixty (60) days from date of hire

Possession of valid California driver’s license

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