Job Title: Alternative Junior High School/ Preschool Principal

Reports To: Superintendent of Schools/ Designated Administrator

Supervises: Building and other assigned staff

FLSA Status: Exempt, approximately 11-month working period, certified salary schedule, 1 -sick day/month, 4- personal days annually

Contact Information:

Spencer Larsen
Phone: 208-436=4727
Email: slarsen@minidokaschools.org

JOB GOAL:

To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
A valid Idaho Administrator's Certificate Principal Endorsement.
Demonstrates leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers and parents.
Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific Building Responsibilities

1. Fosters the success of all students by facilitating the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of a shared vision of learning that reflects excellence.

2. Communicates a clear vision of excellence and continuous improvement consistent with district’s goals.

3. Provides and assists in professional learning programs consistent with student needs, assessment and program evaluations.

4. Communicates and evaluates high standards for teaching and learning.

5. Implements and interprets the policies of the Board of Trustees and directives of the Superintendent for students, parents, staff and patrons.

6. Ensures that staff meetings and professional development activities are focused on student outcomes.

7. Assists in the development, revision and evaluation of curriculum consistent with the school’s philosophy, mission statement and instructional goals.

8. Supervises and establishes guides to enhance individual student education and development.

9. Prepares and administers the finances for the school; oversees school funds, purchases, inventory, and school business.

10. Supervises the preparation, accuracy and maintenance of all required building records, reports and contracts.

11. Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress, conduct and attendance of students.

12. Maintains effective discipline and fosters a safe learning environment.

13. Promotes effective communication and interpersonal relations amount staff, parents, students and community members.

14. Directs recruiting, hiring, training, and assignments for all positions and staff.

15. Supervises and evaluates all professional, paraprofessional and staff members regarding their individual and group performance.

16. Serves as an ex officio member of all committees and councils within the school.

17. Supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes.

18. Attends special events held to recognize student achievement; attends school sponsored activities, functions and athletic events.

19. Keeps the Superintendent informed of the school’s activities, events, as well as routine matters relative to accountability and program implementation.

Professional Growth:

1. Assumes responsibility for his/her own professional growth and development through membership and participation in the affairs of professional organizations, through attendance at regional, state, and national meetings, through enrollment in advanced courses, and the like.

2. Keeps abreast of changes and development in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.

District/State Responsibilities:

1. Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum.

2. Participates in principals’ meetings, negotiations meetings, and such other meetings as are required or appropriate.

3. Cooperates with college and university officials regarding teaching training and preparation.

4. Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as directed to by the Superintendent.

Other Duties as assigned by the Superintendent

EVALUATION:
The performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of certified personnel.

ALTERNATIVE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL / PRESCHOOL PRINCIPAL