Principal, Buchanan Elementary School

JOB TITLE: Elementary Principal
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
FUNCTION OF THE JOB:
Plan and direct the instructional program and building management requirements of the Elementary School to which assigned.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:

1. Provide leadership in the area of curriculum development.
2. Supervise, observe and evaluate instructional staff.
3. Conduct evaluation conferences with staff and provide suggestions for improvement of deficiencies.
4. Evaluate the overall educational program at the building level.
5. Assist teachers in the area of student discipline.
6. Conduct staff meetings and provide building-wide in-service.
7. Oversee the budget of the building and see to it that teachers have adequate supplies and materials.
8. Work with and help coordinate the Special Services Programs to provide for the special needs of students.
9. Schedule staffing and placement committee meetings for Special Services students.
10. Maintain adequate student records of grades, standardized tests and health records as well as other pertinent information.
11. Administer and oversee federal programs at the building level.
12. See to it that a safe building and playground are maintained.
13. Work with students from time to time in order to keep in touch with the first line of our educational responsibility.
14. Provide for an adequate program in the use of instructional television.
15. Coordinate the work of the school lunch supervisors.
16. Provide for the smooth operation of the school lunch program.
17. Work with staff on the selection of proper educational materials: basic, audio-visual and library.
18. Coordinate and direct students and staff in the proper procedures for fire and civil defense drills.
19. Conduct such drills at appropriate times.
20. Work with staff on the use and maintenance of audio-visual equipment.
21. Screen applicant credentials and conduct interviews with prospective new staff members.
22. Coordinate the placement of student teachers at the building level.
23. Observe, evaluate and hold conferences with student teachers.
24. Supervise the elementary music staff.
25. Coordinate the computer education program at the building level.
26. Arrange for the acquisition of qualified substitute teachers when regular staff are absent.
27. Coordinate the scheduling of parent-teacher conferences.
28. Work to maintain a positive public relations program for the school.
29. Hold meetings with parents on areas of mutual concern.
30. Write and distribute a monthly newsletter to keep parents informed of the activities of the school.

1. Maintain the flow of information to and from the central office to keep staff and the Superintendent abreast of the overall educational program of the building and system.
2. Supervise the secretarial staff of the building.
3. Assign teacher aides to appropriate areas or classroom.
4. Supervise the standardized testing at the building level.
5. Make arrangements for special programs such as field trips and fine arts programs.
6. Supervise activity programs such as the music concerts, track meet and jump rope contest.
7. Supervise the PE program at the building level.
8. Approve and forward to the business office all requisitions for supplies and materials.
9. Prepare all required reports.
10. Delegate authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
11. Make recommendations to the Superintendent and the Administrative team on improvements in school operation and policy.
12. Participate in principal meetings, negotiation meetings, and such other meetings as are required or appropriate.
13. Approve all field trips or excursions conducted by school personnel.
14. Conduct inventories of school supplies, equipment and materials.
15. Make recommendations concerning maintenance and repair of the school building and equipment.
16. Perform other duties as necessary or assigned by the Superintendent.