Condon School District

Job Description – K-12 School Principal

 

Title:                                         K-12 School Principal

 

Classification:                          Administrative

 

Reports To:                             District Superintendent

 

Work Year                               205 Days/Year

 

Job Purpose Statement/s – Educational Leader

 

The principal is the instructional leader of our comprehensive K-12 school, responsible for establishing an instructional vision and a focused plan for improving student achievement; monitoring and supervising instruction; evaluating and supporting teachers in improving their instructional practice; creating a community of continuous learning for all staff and students; student discipline; and fostering a culture of high expectations for all students.   The principal shall also ensure all school activities are within budgetary guidelines.  Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for scheduling, curriculum and assessment development, extracurricular activities, personnel management, emergency procedures, and facility operations.

 

Job Qualifications & Experience:

• MA/MS or Doctorate Degree in either Education or Administration (prefer a focus on curriculum and instruction).
• Administrative experience at the building level is required (at a minimum; an intensive internship or practicum experie)
• Successful classroom teaching experience at either the elementary or secondary level More than one level preferred.
• Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.

 

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

 

• Valid Oregon Administrative Licensure from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon.
• Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain same if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2).
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
• Successfully pass district background screening

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

 

• Skills to appropriately manage personnel, programs and fiscal resources
• Skills to communicate effectively, both in verbal and written form to all levels of the school community
• Knowledge of K-12 curriculum and instruction strategies based on best practices
• Knowledge of research on effective teaching strategies particularly with English Language Learners and special needs learners
• Knowledge of State and Federal Education Law, District Policies, Collective Bargaining Agreement, types of assessment and how to effectively use assessment data for school improvement and staff developmen
• Ability to provide direction to others and make independent judgments, keep and maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, communicate in oral and written

 

 

 

 

Essential Job Functions:

 

1. Overview: Organize, manage, evaluate, and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the entire school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the school and dis This includes instructional programs aligned to the state standards, extracurricular activities, discipline systems that ensure a safe and orderly climate, financial management, facilities maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, emergency procedures, and community relations.

 

2. Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.

 

3. Facilitates various meetings (e.g. building leadership, curriculum and assessment, safety, site advisory, assigned district committees, staff development, ) for the purpose of coordinating agendas and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district and/or state objectives.

 

4. Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students and/or parents for the purpose of safety and to assisting students in modifying inappropriate behavior, develop successful interpersonal skills. These interventions will be appropriately documented and, in the case of students, may include discipline up to and including suspension.

 

5. Manages various school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedule, assigned personnel, e) for the purpose of enforcing school, district and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.

 

6. Prepares documentation (e.g. reports, correspondence, ) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.

 

7. Presents information on various topics for the purpose of communicating information and/or gaining feedback.

 

8. Supports staff for the purpose of assisting with their job functions of maintaining overall school site operation.

 

9. Leads School Improvement efforts with building leadership and staff; implements effective strategies to improve instruction and reduce achievement gap at school level.

 

10. Directs implementation of district curriculum in each classroom.

 

11. Participates in the hiring of staff, supervises and evaluates licensed and educational support staff.

 

12. Collaborates with District personnel and peers to improve student achievement through the implementation of programs and strategies to accomplish school and district mission and vision goals.

 

13. Develops budgets; monitors spending for the purpose of achieving program objectives efficiently.

 

14. Communicates effectively with staff, students, parents, School Board and community about the school.

 

15. Oversight of Condon athletic program, co-curricular Activities and school-side programs.

 

Workplace Expectations:

 

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Confer regularly and maintain positive relationships with other districts and immediate supervisor.
• Follow all District Policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or district patron.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Physical Requirements:

 

1. In an eight-hour day employee may:

 

1. Stand/Walk {  } None                 {  } 1-4 hrs.             { x} 4-6 hrs.            {  } 6-8 hrs.
2. Sit {  } None                 {  } 1-3 hrs.             {  } 3-5 hrs.             {x} 5-8 hrs.
3. Drive {  } None                 {  } 1-3 hrs.             {  } 3-5 hrs.             {x} 5-8 hrs.

 

2. Employee may use hands for repetitive:

 

        {x} Single Grasping               {x} Pushing and Pulling                       {  } Fine Manipulation

 

3. Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls:

        {  } Yes                                    {x} No

 

4. Employee may need to:

 

1. Bend {  } Frequently                       {x} Occasionally                    {  } Not at all
2. Squat                 {  } Frequently                       {x} Occasionally                    {   } Not at all
3. Climb Stairs {  } Frequently                       {x} Occasionally                    {  } Not at all
4. Lift {  } Frequently                       {x} Occasionally                    {  } Not at all

 

5. Lifting:

 

{  } Sedentary Work:  Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.

 

{  } Light Work:  Lifting 25 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and occasional standing/walking.

 

{x} Medium Work:  Lifting 50 occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

 

{  } Medium Heavy Work:  Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

 

{  } Heavy Work:  Lifting 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

 

Other Physical Requirements:

 

• Work may be performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations. Extreme variations in weather and temperature can occur, depending on assigned sport.

 

Evaluation:          

 

• Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy and the Employment Contract.

 

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting

 

As mandatory reporter (ORS.419b.010) you are required to immediately report to Law Enforcement and or Department of Human Services, any instances of suspected child abuse.