Purpose Statement

JOB DESCRIPTION

San Leandro Unified School District

Elementary School Principal

The job of Elementary School Principal is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing assigned school
programs and services at an elementary school; providing information and serving as a resource to others; supervising assigned staff; coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations and/or problems that arise on campus and/ or with enrolled students.

Essential Functions

• Provides instructional leadership for the purpose of ensuring student academic success and achievement of district objectives.

• Chairs meetings (e.g. curriculum, SBAC, safety, site advisory, IEPs, 504s, special district committees, SROs, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district and/or state objectives.

• Facilitates the development, communication implementation and evaluation of quality learning for the purpose of enhancing excellence, equality and equity for staff and students.

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

• Implements policies, procedures and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.

• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.

• Manages a variety of programs and school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedule, assigned personnel, leadership teams, SSTs, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.

• Participates as a member or facilitator in meetings, workshops and seminars (e.g. common core standards, assessments, behavioral plans, IEPs, staff development, athletics, SARBS, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, providing training, conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

• Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. reports, website information, student activities, master schedules, correspondence, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.

• Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.

• Supervises assigned school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school's curriculum.

• Responsible for administrative functions and maintaining overall school operations and programs.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing projects; using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and administering personnel policies; analyzing data; applying assessment instruments; applying curriculum and instructional techniques;enforcing desicipline policies; investigating problems.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algehra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; conflict resolution; bookkeeping principles, and concepts of management and supervision; age appropriate activities; knowledge of community resources; practices of personnel administration; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-reiated equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utiiizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with frequent interruptions; creating a positive school climate for students, staff and community; and adapting to changing work priorities.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; directing other persons within a small work unit; utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pullin, and siognificatn fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 65% sitting, 20% walking, and 15% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience  Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility

Education   Bachelors and administrative credential required

About San Leandro Unified School District

In April 2017, the Board of Trustees approved the San Leandro Unified School District’s new three year strategic plan and goals, designed to guide us as a school system focused on transformative learning where students are challenged to be critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, effective communicators and involved citizens. See below for the five key goals we will focus on over the next three years as well as the initiatives underneath each. According to Superintendent Dr. Mike McLaughlin, “our ultimate goal is ensure students are academically and socially prepared for life beyond their experience in the San Leandro Unified School District as we focus on both college and career readiness as well as their socio-emotional development.” GOAL #1: Teach, Learn, and Achieve Expectation: Every classroom and program in the district will provide students with engaging, responsive and personalized learning experiences that emphasize academic excellence, global competencies (i.e. critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, and creativity) and civic engagement. Key Initiatives: Standards Aligned Instruction and Assessment Responsive, Engaging Pedagogy ... Personalized and Real-World Learning GOAL #2: Equity and Inclusion through College and Career Readiness Expectation: All schools will create inclusive environments and more equitable outcomes for all students through actions and services that promote the development of our students’ college and career readiness and positive personal development. Key Initiatives: Creating College Connections Career Exploration Socioemotional Development GOAL #3: Collaborative and Engaged District Culture Expectation: All staff and district partners effectively collaborate and remain fully engaged around our goals of student learning in order to provide outstanding educational experiences to all students. Key Initiatives: Employee Relations Employee Development Effective Communication GOAL #4: Family and Community Engagement Expectation: SLUSD will actively engage with families and the community at large to build reciprocal relationships that promote and support the positive social, emotional and academic development of our students. Key Initiatives: Bridging Home and School Connecting Schools and Community GOAL #5: Facilities and Technology Expectation: SLUSD will effectively maintain and improve its facilities and technology infrastructure in order to provide an optimal learning environment for all students. Key Initiatives: Transformational Improvements Strategic Maintenance

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