New Elementary School at Greendale - Elementary School Principal

Fayette County Public Schools•Lexington, KY

About The Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description. Serves as educational leader, supervisor, appraiser, and interpreter of the educational program in the school assigned; is responsible for delegating responsibilities as needed to personnel and is responsible for the safety and welfare of those assigned to the school; ensures that learning occurs.

Requirements

Exhibit knowledge of Kentucky assessments
Possess leadership ability
Experience working with students with varied learning styles.
Provide evidence of ability to motivate and work cooperatively with diverse populations
Ability to budget
Use time efficiently
Prior experience of effective management of human, physical and fiscal resources
Ability to plan effectively
Must exhibit knowledge of current Kentucky assessment requirements and SBDM management and leadership ability
Ability to motivate and work cooperatively with diverse populations, particularly with teachers, classified personnel, parents, and administrators.
Good health, physical and mental stamina
Ability to budget and use time efficiently
Ability to effectively manage human, physical, and fiscal resources
Ability to plan effectively.
Master’s Degree
Five (5) years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated evidence of and potential for success in administrative/supervisory responsibilities (preferred)
Valid Teaching Certification
Valid Kentucky Certification as Principal

Responsibilities

Plans, administers, and supervises the educational program.
Responsible for collecting, organizing, analyzing, using, and maintaining all students’ achievement performance data which are required by the District
After consultation with the SBDM Council, selects staff.
Conducts all personnel evaluations
Supervises all certified and classified personnel assigned to the school.
Communicates directly and frequently with all members of the staff, SBDM Council, PTA/PTO, parents, and community.
Responsible for school correspondence, general correspondence, notices for general distribution to the school community, etc.
Responsible for the interpretation and execution of directives from the Superintendent or School Chief
Consults with and advises district staff on issues related to student achievement, and the effective management of the schools.
Directs and assists in preparing all reports as required by the school district.
Supervises completion and monitoring of all student records
Manages all discipline in the school per the Board of Education’s Student Code of Conduct and the school’s SBDM policies.
Enforces the observation of all federal and state laws (includes Special Education and the chairing of most Admission and Release Committee ARC} meetings), SBDM school policies, rules, and safety regulations.
Supervises student-teacher and internship program
Responsible for the maintenance of the building and grounds
Serves as a liaison and primary communicator among the school, home, and district
Responsible for establishing and maintaining community relations which include the use of the school facility (Building Usage Policy and requirements)
Directs and assists in the classification and promotion of pupils per SBDM policy.
Cooperates with student groups in defining and achieving the overall objectives and effectiveness of the total school program
Coordinates and supervises extracurricular and co-curricular programs and other after school activities.
Maintains a complete inventory of all equipment and supplies in the building(s) and completes all appropriate and required reports.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular attendance.