School Principal

Rapides Parish School District•Alexandria, LA

About The Position

To provide leadership in developing, achieving and maintaining good educational programs and services in the assigned school

Requirements

A valid Type A, Type B, or Level 3 Louisiana Teaching Certificate with a Master’s degree or higher or completion of a Practitioner/Residency Leader Program.
Applicant must qualify for endorsement as Principal, Provisional Principal, Elementary Principal, or Educational Leader.
Must have five (5) years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience during the five (5) year period preceding appointment; such alternatives to the preceding qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Leadership in instruction, curriculum, supervision, evaluation, experimentation and research
Supervise in the classroom and submit written observation and evaluation reports
Study and analyze curriculum needs
Develop a comprehensive school program
Develop a continuing program for self-development
Establish and promote good school-community relations
Interpret and promote Board policies
Set up standards of the economic use of utilities, supplies and equipment
Encourage appropriate staff dress and personal appearance
Increase designated test scores
Establish and execute a professional growth and self-evaluation plan
Carry out Performance Expectations and Indicators for Educational Leaders
Assist in employing teachers
Assign duties and evaluate teachers
Make recommendations concerning continued employment of teachers
Secure resignations of teachers not recommended for continued employment or make recommendations for dismissal
Assist instructional staff in developing a Professional Growth Plan
Secure substitute teachers
Report the services of substitutes
Employ and discharge school secretaries with approval
Train secretaries
Promote and develop a food service program
Ensure nutritionally adequate meals are served in a pleasant environment
Work with staff to integrate meals and education
Arrange sufficient time for pupils to enjoy meals
Help secure trained food service personnel
Ensure adequate facilities and equipment are provided
Maintain local, state and federal policies
Report accidents in the lunchroom
Forward resignations of food service employees
Review and submit required records
Submit an annual evaluative report on each school Food Service employee
Employ and discharge custodial staff with approval
Limit the work of the custodial staff to school business
Require appropriate attire for custodial staff
Prepare and enforce a schedule of work
Submit an annual evaluative report on each custodial employee
Supervise the school transportation program
Supervise children who ride buses during loading and unloading
Have jurisdiction over children going to and from school
Address reports of disorder on school buses
Supervise drills on emergency evacuation from school buses
Assume responsibility for all school bus reports
Record and report personnel absences and punctuality
Keep time logs for custodial and lunchroom employees
Maintain vigilance for protection and care of school property
Create and follow duty schedules
Ensure immediate repairs and continuous maintenance
Maintain cleanliness and sanitary condition of the premises
Maintain school grounds
Give professional guidance to all student activities
Attend all activities at the school or designate a representative
Assign extra duties equitably among the staff
Supervise the use of the buildings for extra-curricular activities
Enforce compulsory school attendance
Strengthen the holding power of the school
Submit reports to the Director of Child Welfare and Attendance
Investigate chronic or extended absenteeism
Hold pupils accountable for disorderly conduct
Suspend or expel pupils for good cause
Follow the corporal punishment policy
Contact parents of sick or injured pupils
Place the child under the treatment of a physician when necessary
Notify the Superintendent of all serious accidents
Assume responsibility and control of inter-school athletic programs
Provide adequate equipment
Submit requisitions for the purchase of materials
Check and approve invoices
File duplicate requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices
Submit a request for services
File duplicate work orders and invoices
Follow school board policy and School Activity Funds Procedures Manual for all purchases
Keep an accurate record of all school funds
Deposit all school funds in a bank
Submit financial statements
Limit drives for funds to those approved by the Board
Be responsible for all reports
Check reports for accuracy
Aid in keeping teachers’ certificates current
Require reimbursement for damaged or lost books
Maintain accurate inventories
Plan for the efficient and economical use of materials and equipment
Provide for the proper maintenance of equipment and materials
Remove worn out and unusable materials and equipment from the inventory
Provide for the display of flags
Schedule senior graduation exercises
Adhere to suggested in-service training meeting days
Arrange for law enforcement officer(s) at public gatherings
Report to the school before mandated teacher-reporting time and remain after the school day ends
Follow state, School Board and school policies
Show evidence that teachers have been instructed in addressing the At-Risk, Drug Free and Safety Program
Provide follow-up to assure that the At-Risk, Drug Free and Safety Programs are addressed
Clarify relationships and responsibilities of school personnel
Provide in-service on instructional delivery
Provide assistance to personnel with abnormal class grade distributions
Provide training in the administration of evaluative devices and the interpretation of results
Schedule staff meetings for the purpose of formulating and evaluating curriculum objectives
Use results of the testing program to help determine whether or not the objectives of the school are being achieved
Use the results of the testing program as an aid in revising the curriculum
Coordinate the services of itinerant personnel working in the school
Foster open communication and positive relationships
Keep staff informed of all directives concerning them
Maintain appropriate appearance, dress, poise, and self-control
Perform any additional duties assigned by the Superintendent and/or evaluator
Fulfill duties traditionally expected of school-based administrators
Collaborate with those providing direct student instruction as well as professionals providing ancillary services
Review, draft, study, recommend, and implement policies, curricula, and plan improve the quality of instruction
Conduct school/class walk-throughs
Prepare and/or oversee preparation of class scheduling
Participate in the staffing of school via the recruitment, interview, and selection and/or assignment of personnel, subject to superintendent approval
Supervision of Assistant Principals, teachers, and all others reporting to employee or for whose supervision employee is responsible, as applicable
Complete and/or assist in the preparation/implementation of employee observations, evaluations, IAPs, and other associated tasks and monitoring
Maintain the campus in a clean condition through the oversight of janitorial/maintenance staff
Maintain student discipline
Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students
Attend faculty, staff, department and central office/principal meetings
Establish school policies governing students and employees
Attend training sessions
Attend job fairs and related events
Attend IEP meetings
Attend Central Office and Department meetings
Attend back-to-school and open-house events
Attend graduation
Interview, employ, and complete necessary hires
Attend PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings
Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request
Participate in the preparation of necessary disciplinary documents and corresponding disciplinary process for both students and employees
Fulfill all duties required of the school as a member of the LHSAA or other athletic or professional associations
Maintain positive parent and community contact and problem solving
Represent the school at all functions and/or meetings at which a school representative is required
Any extra-curricular activities as determined by the supervisor
Meeting with teachers or staff members to discuss school operations, student progress, or upcoming events
Attending parent-teacher meetings or school events that are held in the evening
Reviewing and finalizing school budgets, reports, or administrative tasks
Participating in professional development workshops or training sessions
Handling discipline issues or addressing any urgent matters that arise during the day
Collaborating with community organizations or partners to support school programs
Planning and strategizing for future school improvement initiatives
Attending school board meetings or other administrative responsibilities
Supporting extracurricular activities or athletic events that take place after school hours
Providing additional supervision or support for students who may need extra help or assistance