Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
Ensures that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
Develops and administers school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Uses a data-driven approach to develop and administer school programs consistent with district goals and objectives.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extracurricular activities.
Coordinates the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
Coordinates effective communication with families and students and supports family involvement in students’ education.
Coordinates with the central office in recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all student activities, attendance and records as required by law.
Organizes and manages the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge of current teaching methods, educational pedagogy, and culturally responsive practices, as well as differentiated instruction based on students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision.
Knowledge of student information systems (Genesis preferred) and data analysis.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.