Elementary Principal

Elementary Principal Preschool to 2nd Grade

Principal for the DJ Bakie School, approximately 240 students preschool through grade 2.
salary range $95,000 to $110,000
260 day contract
Science of Reading background preferred.

Job Summary  
-Serve as the educational leader of the school, responsible for overseeing all academic and administrative functions to ensure a safe, productive learning environment, implementing education policies, managing staff, and maintaining relationships with students, parents, and the community.
 
Qualifications  
-Master’s Degree in Education, School Administration or related degree
-New Hampshire License as a Principal
-Three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience which encompasses teaching and educational leadership that is comparable to the responsibilities of a principal.
-Must pass a background check.
 
Supervisor       Superintendent

Supervises     
-All educators and staff
-Associate Principal
-Assistant Principals
 
Performance Responsibilities
Setting Direction
-Develop and implement a clear vision and plan for the school that aligns with district goals.
-Understand the strengths and needs of the school and develops and inform the school improvement planning process.
-Build consensus around the school improvement plan.
-Clearly communicates the roles and responsibilities to staff in order to mee the school improvement goals.
-Establish a sense of shared purpose.
-Lead and motivate staff to achieve educational excellence.
-Foster a positive school culture that promotes continuous improvement and high student achievement.
 
Building Relationships and Developing People
-Consistently visible and approachable within the school.
-Encourage all staff to see themselves as leaders with an important role to play in school and student success.
-Appreciate, respect, and affirm others.
-Demonstrate proficiency in conflict resolution and problem-solving.
 
Developing the Organization
-Build a collaborative learning culture within the school and actively engage to build effective learning communities.
-Foster a changing culture in the school and within the system.
-Foster growth and development in self and others.
-Develop the leadership capacity of others.
 
Leading the Instructional Program
-Foster professional, ethical learning communities.
-Demonstrate a deep knowledge of teaching and learning processes.
-Empower teachers and support staff to become instructional leaders.
-Engage families and communities in supporting student achievement.
 
Securing Accountability
-Take responsibility and is accountable for the goals set out in the school improvement plan.
-Manage day-to-day operational tasks and processes to ensure optimal school functioning.
-Manage the school budget procedure.
-Demonstrate reflective practices as a leader.
 
Professional Responsibilities
-Regularly seek out and identify high-quality opportunities to grow and learn, identifying problems of practice or areas of inquiry that inform individual and collaborative learning opportunities.
-Exhibit high standards of ethical practice and wise decision making on behalf of students, families, and staff.
-Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.
 
Adheres to:
-Ed. 510: Code of Conduct for New Hampshire Educators
-Guiding Principles: The Code of Ethics for New Hampshire Educators
-All district school board policies and procedures
-All district handbooks
 
Skills and Abilities      
This position requires:
-Ability to accept feedback
-Independent learner
-Dependability
-Concern for others
-Self-control
-Adaptability/flexibility
-Integrity
-Initiative
-Cooperation
-Persistence
-Innovation
-Analytical thinking
-Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
-Updating and using relevant knowledge
-Making decisions and solving problems
-Thinking creatively
-Communicating with supervisors, colleagues, families, community, and students
-Developing and building teams
-Resolving conflicts and negotiating with others
-Analyzing data or information
-Performing administrative activities such as paperwork
 
Technology Skills        
-Electronic mail software
-Multimedia educational software
-Google applications
 
Physical Demands       
-Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate computers, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment.
-Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
-Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
-Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
-Occasional exposure to various weather conditions.
-Exposure to a range of heating, air conditioning and ventilation conditions.
-Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but can be noisy at times.
 
Terms of Employment
-Benefits and Wages as outlined in the Teamsters Local 633 Administrator Collective Bargaining Agreement.
-Exempt from overtime pay
-On-site, it may require attendance at school events, meetings, and other activities outside of normal school hours.
-Full-time