Principal - La Union Elementary

SUMMARY 

The elementary principal is responsible for the DASH (Data Accountability Sustainability Higher Achievement).  As the instructional leader of the school, the elementary principal directs and coordinates educational, administrative and counseling activities of the elementary school by performing the following duties personally or through delegation to other campus staff.  Directs and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at campus level.  Provides leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service.  Oversee compliance with District policies, success of instructional programs and operation of all campus activities.

Responsible for the campus educational programs that ensure compliance with the State Accountability System and the Accountability Data System.

Responsible for adhering to all State and school board policies.

Prepare a master schedule that is in compliance with accreditations standards and other applicable guidelines.

Coordinate campus educational programs through meetings with staff, review of teachers' performances and activities.

Provide leadership for instructional growth of teachers by supervising instructions through classroom observation and teacher conferences.

Interview, select, and orient new staff and recommend assignment for campus personnel.

Make recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, promotion, non-renewal and dismissal to the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources.

Maintain adequate and accurate documentation upon which recommendations or job termination are based.

Evaluate teacher, assistant principals, counselors and support staff.

Promote professional growth that meets that needs of professional and support staff personnel.

Improve leadership skills through professional development activities.

Confer with teachers, students and parents concerning educational and behavioral issues.

Provide documentation and/or assistance in investigating, collecting and gathering information regarding questions, complaints and incidents involving faculty, staff and students to the Superintendent or designee.

Establish and maintain relationships with colleges, community organizations and other schools to coordinate educational services.

Establish and maintain communication with personnel and students to foster a productive school climate.

Assist in establishing and clarifying the short-range and long-range goals that are educationally sound and administratively feasible.

Develop and administer educational programs to meet the needs of all students.

Act as the chairperson of the IEP committee or designate an administratively qualified representative who is professionally qualified to facilitate the committee work.

Coordinate the requisition and allocation of supplies, equipment and instructional material as needed.

Prepare class schedules, cumulative records and attendance reports.

Participate in the verification and approval of campus data for the Accountability Data System (ADS).

Serve as Site Test Coordinator to prepare and assist in the administration of all district and state mandated assessments.

Supervise the safety and security of the school building and property to include maintenance of inventories and reports of theft, break-ins and vandalism. 

Inform the Superintendent promptly of all cases of extreme danger or disaster.

Responsible for proper building maintenance.

Plan, monitor and is fiscally responsible for the school budget.

Prepare and submit the school budget and monitor allocations and expenditures of funds according to administrative policies.

Assume responsibility for the proper maintenance of the campus financial accounts in accordance with administrative policies.  These accounts include, but are not limited to, receipts, disbursements, donations and fund-raising activities.

Support established District goals

Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Supervise all campus staff with the exception of cafeteria staff.  Participate in the selection and recommendation of campus staff.  Evaluate all campus staff based on State approved performance evaluation plan.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Master's Degree
• Minimum 4 years campus admin experience required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid New Mexico Administrators License 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.

Maintains emotional control under stress.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.