POSITION TITLE: Elementary Principal

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Minimal) Appropriate Administrator’s License as

outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Education

3-5 Years Experience

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

DEPARTMENT: Administration

POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION:

			Superintendent
Curriculum Director	Early Learning Center Principal	Elementary School Principal		Director of Special Education	Middle School Principal	High School Principal	Business Manager

SUPERVISES: (Direct or Cooperative)

Personnel and/or Programs

Counselors

Teachers

Building Maintenance Personnel

Instructional Aides

Students

All personnel within the building

SUMMARY OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

1. Provides leadership to instructional staff to ensure the integration of instructional practices and curriculum to enhance student achievement.
2. Works collaboratively with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction
3. Evaluates and introduces instructional materials that support instructional goals.
4. Monitors student progress utilizing federal and state measures and uses results to improve student learning.
5. Supports and encourages the use of technology as an instructional and administrative tool.

STAFF PERSONNEL

1. Responsible for planning and implementing teacher duties, assignments, programs, and schedules.
2. Exercises major responsibilities of recruiting, screening, hiring, assigning, evaluating, and dismissing the school staff.
3. Communicates school and district policies, practices, and general information to all staff.
4. Supervises office and ancillary personnel in order to support faculty and student needs.

PUPIL PERSONNEL

1. Implements (through approved means and as directed by the Superintendent) Board policies and administrative regulations that provide educational conditions under which child and teacher may work to their best advantage.
2. Recommends changes and implements student handbook.

FINANCE AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

1. Responsible for monitoring approved school budget including purchasing, and maintenance of records in accordance with district, local, state, and federal requirements.
2. Responsible for developing a budget that addresses the needs of all students and staff.
3. Manages Student Activity Account in accordance with local and state guidelines.

SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT

1. Cooperatively assists in the supervision and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
2. Identifies and addresses facility needs in order to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for all students.

SCHOOL-COMMUNITY RELATIONS

1. Recognizes accomplishments and achievements of students and staff.
2. Maintains cooperative liaison with the other schools in the District.
3. Responsible for promoting the school’s program to the community through whatever means possible and enlists the participation of the community in school activities.
4. Works cooperatively with the School Council, the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and the Sutton Educational Foundation to enhance school programs and services.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. In conjunction and collaboration with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction develops programs and activities to support the professional growth of staff personnel.

SUPPORTING SERVICES

1. In conjunction and collaboration with the Director of Special Education plans, develops, and/or implements programs and services to address the needs of all students.