Principal, Elementary

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Plant City, FL

About The Position

The Principal directs and coordinates educational, administrative, and counseling activities at an elementary, adult, ESE, or other specialized public school site. The Principal demonstrates the Florida Principal Standards, serves as the instructional leader, and develops and evaluates educational programs to ensure they meet state, national, and school board standards. The role supervises assigned clerical staff and subordinate professional personnel, with overall responsibility for directing, coordinating, and evaluating assigned teams. Supervisory duties include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, recognizing and disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems, in accordance with district policies and applicable laws. Applicants must hold a State of Florida Professional Teaching Certificate with “School Principal” on the certificate or a valid FLDOE Statement of Eligibility for it. Applicants must also have successfully passed the HCPS school-based administrative screening process (Preparing New Principals [PNP]) and be on the list of eligible screened administrators. Applications will not be considered unless applicants are members of that pool. District employees are expected to maintain regular and predictable attendance, support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan, demonstrate civility and professionalism, and maintain the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties. The role also calls for cost-consciousness, effective planning and organization, people management, quality management, and recruitment and staffing capabilities.

Requirements

State of Florida Professional Teaching Certificate with “School Principal” on the certificate, or a valid FLDOE Statement of Eligibility for such certification.
Successful completion of the HCPS school-based administrative screening process (Preparing New Principals [PNP]).
Must be on the list of eligible screened administrators; applications to this position will not be considered without membership in that pool.
Regular and predictable attendance and physical presence as part of a reliable attendance pattern.
Support for the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
Civility, respect, and professionalism.
Professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the position’s essential duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate educational programs through staff meetings, reviews of teachers’ activities, and issuance of directives.
Administer and develop educational programs for students with mental or physical disabilities.
Confer with teachers, students, and parents about educational and behavioral problems at school.
Establish and maintain relationships with colleges, community organizations, and other schools to coordinate educational services.
Requisition and allocate supplies, equipment, and instructional materials as needed.
Direct the preparation of class schedules, cumulative records, and attendance reports.
Walk through the school building and property to monitor safety and security.
Plan and monitor the school budget, working within the approved budget and conserving organizational resources.
Plan for and direct building maintenance.
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate assigned teams and subordinate personnel.
Interview, hire, train, assign, and direct employees; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.
Perform other duties as assigned; responsibilities and tasks may change according to district needs.