Job Abstract

EL MONTE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION DESCRIPTION Position: Principal Department: Administration FLSA: Non-Exempt Reports To: Superintendent Pay Grade: Management Salary Schedule SUMMARY Plan, directs, manages the activities and operation of a K-6, K-8, or equivalent school including the leadership of first-line school administrators, certificated and classified staff, budget administration, complex educational and categorical program management. Ensures maintenance and upkeep of school site to promote a safe learning environment. Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Superintendent. NATURE AND SCOPE This is a management position with full operational responsibility for school site operations. Responsible for planning, evaluating and initiating programs to meet current and future needs in education.. The position ensures the efficient and cost effective educational delivery of service that complies with State and Federal programs to include; maintenance of physical plant, curriculum development, categorical program compliance, budget preparation, hiring and firing staff and overseeing supervision and evaluation of educational staff. Positions at this level are required to develop and maintain program procedures, department systems and efficient work standards. Has full budgetary responsibility. Maintains cooperation, understanding, trust and credibility. Work is performed in an office and classroom environment during regular and considerable evening hours. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Advancement to Principal comes by way of promotion, partially based on the minimum qualifications required for the position. ESSENTIAL TYPES OF DUTIES (Examples) · Establishes implementation of academic standards and student performance. Coordinates curriculum and staff development and curriculum alignment. Analyses student test scores and assessments to predict program efficiencies. · Develops an advanced budget, which includes cost analysis and cost-effective school site management, equipment, expansion, or site modernization. · Develops plans for, and promotes a safe learning environment for students and staff. · Ensures quality school and community relationship. Maintains a positive contacts with the community, responds to parent concerns, establishes communication forums including parent and community meetings and school newsletters. · Supervises and provides day-to-day personnel management of a large educational and support staff. Plans and directs programs and ensures compliance with District, State and Federal regulations. · Facilitates a variety of group processes with parents, staff, students and the community. · Coordinates educational program activities with other departments and outside agencies. Prepares and presents staff reports and provides staff assistance to the Superintendent. · Designs, plans, and assures implementation of site action plans, staff development and programs. · Promotes marketing, merchandising and public relations as it relates to education services in the District and community. · Serves as a point of coordination for various inter-department, inter-agency, etc., activities and events, some of which may require media notification. · Performs other duties as required to accomplish the objectives of the position. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and Skills: Professional specialization in principles and practices of California education school management, thorough knowledge of curriculum and instruction, budget practices, supervisory techniques, facility management and regulation, policies and procedures related to education. A broad working knowledge of organization management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of school budget preparation and administration. Knowledge of the principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation; pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations; and District organization, operations, policies and objectives. Well-developed human relations skill sufficient to prepare and deliver talks to large and diverse audiences, to motivate a multi-level team, and resolve confrontation. Requires advanced writing skills to prepare communications devices and reports. Abilities: Carry out the objectives of the position. Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of management, supervisory, professional and technical personnel; delegate authority and responsibility. Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff. Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction of at a school site. Identify and respond to issues, concerns and needs. Develop, implement and administer goals, objectives and procedures for providing effective and efficient operations. Prepare and administer large and complex budgets. Allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques. Prepare clear and concise reports. Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Physical Abilities: Requires ordinary ambulatory skills to visit classrooms and various facilities within the school site; visual acuity to read letters and numbers; speech and hearing ability to carry on conversations in large group, one-on-one, and phone settings. Education and/or Experience: Requires a Masters degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major course work in education or related field. Requires an administrative credential Minimum of 6 years of increasingly responsible experience at a school site in administration or teaching including three years of supervisory responsibility. Licenses and Certificates: A valid California State Driver’s License.