Job Description

Job Description: Principal

Reports to: Superintendent
FLSA: Exempt

Primary Purpose:

Directs and coordinates educational, administrative, and counseling activities and oversees
daily operations.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification
Four-year degree, teaching certificate or school administrator certificate recommended.

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Database software, Internet software
Ability to learn customized computer programs such as Applidesk
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff, students, and parents.
Administrative skills required.
Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Budgetary skills

Experience:
School Experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Develops and evaluates educational program to ensure conformance to state and school
board standards.

2. Develops and coordinates educational programs through meetings with staff, review of
teachers’ activities, and issuance of directives.

3. Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems
in school.

4. Establishes and maintains relationships with colleges, community organizations, and other
schools to coordinate educational services.

5. Requisitions and allocates supplies, equipment, and instructional material as needed.

6. Directs preparation of class schedules, cumulative records, and attendance reports (PEIMS).

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 7. Regularly checks building and property to maintain safety and security.

8. Plans and directs building maintenance.

9. Plans ways to market the school to increase enrollment and maintain ADA.

Other Requirements:

10. Read and comply with the Procedures Manual, Employee Handbook, Student Handbook, and
Student Code of Conduct

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises 5 to 20 employees. A Supervisor carries out supervisory

responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning,
assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining
employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Equipment Used:

Computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job. This
is not an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be assigned or required.

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