Principal Pool- Elementary

Elementary School Principal

Under the direction of the Superintendent, plan, organize, control and direct educational operations, activities and services at an assigned elementary school including curriculum, and instructional programs, processes and procedures; coordinate and direct personnel, communications, discipline functions, welfare and guidance services, testing and evaluation, fiscal functions and information to enhance student learning and achievement and assure smooth and efficient school activities; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Knowledge of planning, organization and direction of educational operations, activities and services at an assigned elementary school including curriculum, and instructional programs, processes and procedures. Curriculum standards, interpretation and application in an elementary school. Local, State and federal standards and requirements governing school site operations. District policies and procedures concerning student discipline. Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of District students. Comprehensive organization, activities, goals and objectives of assigned programs and services. Instructional techniques and strategies related to elementary school programs and services. Principles, practices and procedures involved in the development and implementation of educational programs, services, goals, objectives, plans, strategies, standards, projects, processes and procedures. Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities. Oral and written communication skills. Budget preparation and control. Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Operation of a computer and assigned software. Public relations techniques.

Ability to plan, organize, control and direct educational operations, activities and services at an assigned elementary school including curriculum, and instructional programs, processes and procedures. Coordinate and direct personnel, communications, discipline functions, welfare and guidance services, testing and evaluation, fiscal functions and information to enhance student learning and achievement and assure smooth and efficient school activities. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Oversee the development and implementation of school programs, services, schedules, goals, objectives, plans, strategies, standards, projects, processes and procedures. Direct operations and activities to enhance faculty understanding of educational practices, instructional material guidelines and requirements, curriculum and instructional strategies. Investigate and resolve student, parental, administrative and staff issues, conflicts and complaints. Provide consultation and technical expertise concerning educational programs and services. Assure adequate personnel, instructional materials and resources to meet educational needs. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Operate a computer and assigned office equipment. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Meet schedules and time lines. Work independently with little direction. Plan and organize work. Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports. Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities.

Education and experience: Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree and five years teaching experience. Licenses and other requirements: Valid Administrative Services Credential. Valid California driver's license.

Indoor work environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Seeing to read a variety of materials. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.