Walton-Verona Independent Schools is seeking a principal for the Walton-Verona Elementary School.  Job responsibilities begin July 1, 2024.  This position has a 240 day contract on a 1.57 salary index.

TITLE:

PRINCIPAL

REPORTS TO:  

SUPERINTENDENT

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Administrative certificate endorsed for the position of school administration appropriate for that level (K-6, 7-12, K-12).
•  Master's degree with an emphasis on school administration
•  Successful teaching and administrative experience
•  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

SUPERVISES:

All personnel serving in the assigned school

JOB FUNCTION:   

To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills in managing the assigned school to promote the educational development of each pupil.

DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Studies the educational needs of the pupils of the assigned school and develops plans for meeting them
• Exerts leadership in the adoption of the general program of education for the schools to meet the needs peculiar to the community being served
• Directs the activities of the school's professional and classified staff members in the performance of their duties
• Supervises the instructional staff in the development of the curriculum and student activities
• Reports to the Superintendent regarding the needs of the school concerning personnel, equipment, and supplies
• Organizes and administers a program of public relations to further the community's understanding and support of the educational program
• Assists, when called upon, in the development of budget allocations and administers the same
• Interprets and enforces Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the assigned school
• Supervises the maintenance of all required records and prepares reports, as requested
• Utilizes as many community resources as possible in developing an effective educational program
• Consults regularly with and coordinates the services of resource personnel so that all classroom teachers may receive effective assistance
• Establishes guidelines for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline
• Develop a program of orientation for new staff members
• Supervises, evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their performance
• Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, school-sponsored activities, athletic events, and PTA meetings
• Maintains control of various funds generated by the school and by student activities
• Maintains active relationships with students and parents
• Develop the master teaching schedule and recommend any special assignment
• Supervises the preparation of students' schedules
• Provides for adequate inventories of property under his/her jurisdiction, for the security and accountability of that property
• Supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and non-academic purposes
• Conducts staff meetings to keep members informed regarding policy changes, new programs, and the like
• Participates in the recruitment, screening, and hiring of school personnel
• Assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases
• Keeps the superintendent informed of the school's activities and problems
• Plans and supervises fire drills and emergency preparedness program
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school
• Delegates authority to assistants and other staff members particularly in his/her absence
• Recommends removal of staff members whose work is unsatisfactory, according to established procedures
• Keeps abreast of current trends, developments, and research as they pertain to education and school operation

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete all mandatory training and attend in-service sessions
• Performs assigned tasks on time
• Consistently displays self-control with parents, students, and school personnel
• Maintains a clean workstation (desk, office, etc.)
• Be clean, neat, and appropriately/professionally dressed
• Maintains student control
• Operate equipment in a safe manner
• Be consistently responsible-maintaining regular punctual attendance and timely completion of assigned duties, work assigned contract and extended days and using sick and personal leave appropriately