BUILDING PRINCIPALS - FUNCTIONS
To Whom Responsible: The Superintendent of Schools or Designee
Subject to the policies of the Board of Directors and to the directives issued by the Superintendent or other central administrative personnel on behalf of the Superintendent, the principal shall have full control of his/her building and grounds, all pupils, teachers, operating personnel and all activities carried on therein or theron.
The primary function of the building principal is to provide leadership that will develop a quality learning environment and program.
The Principal's Role in School Management
As key administrator of the building, the principal:
A. Knows and consistently adheres to the state legal code and local school district policies.
B. Exercises full responsibility for the organization and administration of all activities, personnel, physical facilities, and supplementary services wit in the assigned building.
C. Serves as liaison between the school, staff, students, and community.
D. Shares responsibility for the recruitment and selection of all staff members.
E. Determines appropriate schedules for students and teachers.
F. Recognizes and supports the educational value of team management.
G. Implements negotiated contracts which have been agreed upon by the board of directors and the employee units.
H. Administers the safety and security porcedures for the building, equipment, grounds, and transportation.
I. Assumes responsibility for administering the instructional budget.
The Principal's Role in Leadership
As instructional leader, the principal:
A. Demonstrates a student-centered philosophy of education and considers the welfare of students as a paramount responsibility.
B. Assumes the leadership role in developing philosophy, teaching strategies, and techniques.
C. Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum; shows balanced concern for all subject matter areas and activity programs.
D. Assists is creating a favorable working atmosphere within the building that is conducive to optimum growth and learning.
E. Works with the staff in designing and providing effective inservice programs.
F. Promotes student and staff feelings of personal worth.
G. Promotes high staff morale and a high commitment to processional growth.
H. Maintains professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences, and personal reading.
I. Studies and evaluates current programs in education and works with the instructional staff to implement those programs consistent with the goals and objectives of the school district.
J. Contributes to the profession through active participation in professional organization activities.
The Principal's Role in Supervision
As supervisor of the facilities, staff, and program the principal:
A. Establishes and administers rules and regulations pertaining to the welfare and management of students.
B. Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.
C. Organizes and administers all student activity programs.
D. Works with instructional staff in recommending.
E. Coordinates budget development and makes recommendations for programs, staff, and building needs.
The Principal's Role in Supervision
As supervisor of the facilities, staff, and program the principal:
A. Establishes and administers rules and regulations pertaining to the welfare and management of students.
B. Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.
C. Organizes and administers all student activity programs.
D. Works with instructional staff in recommending promotion/retention/graduation policies.
E. Coordinates budget development and makes recommendations for programs, staff, and building needs.
The Principal's Role in Evaluation
As the person who is ultimately accountable for the effectiveness of the overall program, the principal:
A. Conducts a continuous evaluation procedure for all building personnel and recommends to the superintendent their assignments, promotion, transfer or dismissal.
B. Evaluates curriculum programs through testing, observation, and analysis.
C. Develops programs for evaluating student progress towards stated instructional objectives.
The Principal's Role in Communication
As an effective communicator, the principal:
A. Interprets learning programs and board policies to the community.
B. Provides information to students and parents about school programs and services.
C. Provides opportunity for parent's and residents' involvement in advisory and volunteer groups.
D. Serves as intermediary between staff and other administrators.
E. Is aware of resources of the community which could serve as a laboratory for learning.
F. Maintains an awareness of factors outside the school which affect the school structure.
G. Maintains an open line of communication with staff.