Calvin Coolidge Elementary School Principal

Job Goal:                   To oversee the administration, supervision, and operation of the individual school program.  It is his/her responsibility to see that the school functions within the framework of policies of the local School Board and the State Board of Education.  He/she is expected to provide leadership to his/her staff and assist in interpreting the educational program in the community.

Reports to:                 Superintendent of Schools

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Exercise the supervisory and evaluation function for all staff employees within the

     school, utilizing staff employees and Central Staff members as necessary to obtain  

     pertinent facts and render sound judgments.

2. Supervise activities of staff relating to the planning, organizing and operation of

     special services, such as counseling, psychological services and testing.

3. Oversee the compilation of budget estimates and the conduct of business operations

     specifically delegated to the school.

4. Recommended staff appointments and assign personnel to carry out the curricular

      program.

5. Assure the proper care and safeguarding of school property, equipment and supplies,

      and the maintenance of safe and healthful conditions at all times.

6. Supervise activities relating to extended day activities.

7. Supervise the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of instructional

      programs and materials.

8. Maintain continuing communications and liaisons with parents, parent groups, civic

      and community sources to achieve understanding and support for school programs

      and goals.

9. Set work schedules for teachers and support staff.

10. Ensure that testing and assessment is carried out according to SED guidelines.

11. Coordinate staff development and curriculum projects necessary to ensure aligned

       instruction with standards and performance indicators.

12. Ensure that safety procedures and emergency plans are up-to-date in the building and

      coordinate annual practice sessions.

13. Ensure all required reports and mandates are met per board, local and state

      requirements.

14. Counsel new staff members on job-related requirements. Plan and supervise the work

      of others based on individual strengths and weaknesses and guide their professional

      growth.

15. Maintain an atmosphere conducive to teaching and learning in the building.

16. Show evidence of scholarship and continued professional growth.

17. Demonstrate ability to design, implement and maintain innovative, creative and

      exemplary school programs.

18. Ability to resolve school issues and implement policies and regulations using

      ingenuity, imagination and resourcefulness.

Personal Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including a sense of humor, ability to inspire,

    sensitivity to concerns of others, enthusiasm, dependability, integrity, openness for

    change and love of children.

2. Punctuality, promptness for the completion of tasks, and organizational excellence.

3. Acceptance of differences and ability to build an environment of inclusion.

4. Willingness to demonstrate support for school programs by attendance at school affairs

    and programs.

5. Ability to acknowledge the work of others and to foster a team effort.

6. Knowledge of technology and ability to use technology to perform the duties of the

    principal.

Terms of Employment:         220 Days.  Salary, Category II is established by the

Binghamton Administrative and Supervisory Association

Contract.

Evaluation:  Annual performance evaluation conducted by the Superintendent of

                      Schools.