Elementary School Principal

Elementary School PrincipalPURPOSE: The Principal will provide leadership and administration which will motivate instructional and support personnel to strive for superior performance so as to provide the best possible opportunities for student growth and development, both educationally and personally.CompensationThe salary will be highly competitive and include a comprehensive benefit package. Salary will be in the range of $104,512.00 to $129,799.00. The final salary for the successful candidate will be negotiated and determined based upon proven experience, qualifications and meeting District criteria.QualificationsFive years experience in educationThree years of the five years shall be successful experience in a school leadership roleThorough knowledge of the principles, methods, strategies, goals and objectives of public educationMaster's degree in related field (e.g. Educational Administration)Administrative license requiredState of Illinois PERA certification preferredExperience ensuring a standards-based and aligned curriculum that meets the needs of all students and student groups is implementedExperience ensuring the implementation of high-quality, effective classroom instructional strategies that improve performance of all students and student groups is implementedExperience ensuring equity, culturally responsive practices are developed and implementedA proven track record of eliminating achievement gaps that is support by dataAbility to coach and develop teachers by providing actionable feedback to improve the quality of instructionAbility to use student level data to drive continuous improvement ensuring every student has sufficient opportunity to meet and exceed standardsAbility to maintain a supportive, secure and respectful learning environment that ensures the social, emotional and physical well-being of staff and studentsKnowledge of procedures, techniques and strategies pertaining to the administration of school level operationAbility to effectively plan, organize and coordinate the management functions and activities of school operationAbility to carry out responsibilities with little or no supervisionAbility to handle multiple priorities with frequent interruptionsAbility to promote a positive, caring climate for learningAbility to effectively analyze problems, issues and concerns and formulate appropriate alternative solutionsAbility to deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgroundsAbility to interact effectively with student, staff, parents and community membersOrganizational, prioritization, communication and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the positionReports ToAssistant Superintendent of Teaching and LearningP-12 Director of Teaching and LearningAssistant Director of Teaching and LearningSupervisesSchool StaffMaintains Liaison WithCentral AdministrationBuilding PrincipalsProfessional Development Institute PersonnelDuties & ResponsibilitiesEstablishes and maintains a shared vision of success.Outlines and tracks clear goals, targets and strategies aligned to the school vision that continually improves teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.Establishes a culture of continuous improvement.Develops and uses effective conflict-management and consensus-building skills.Makes effective decisions that support school and district goals.Develops and implements strategic school improvement plans.Ensures a standards-based and aligned curriculum that meets the needs of all students and student groups.Ensures the implementation of high-quality, effective classroom instructional strategies that improve performance of all students and student groups, ensuring equity, culturally responsive practices and eliminating achievement gaps.Coaches and develops teachers by providing actionable feedback to improve the quality of instruction.Ensures the use of student level data to drive continuous improvement ensuring every student has sufficient opportunity to meet and exceed standards.Recruits, hires, mentors and retains high-quality staff.Conducts rigorous evaluations of staff for continuous improvement and accountability for results.Trains, develops and supports a high-performing school staff.Creates a distributed leadership model to develops leadership capacity of school staff.Establishes, trains, coaches and develops effective leadership teams.Manages resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively to support the organizational goals.Utilizes all funds in compliance with state and federal guidelines, while maximizing the goals of the school.Ensures campus facilities, equipment and support systems operate safely, efficiently and effectively.Establishes organizational structures and practices for all stakeholders that result in the effective and efficient operation of the school to ensure student achievement.Maintains a supportive, secure and respectful learning environment that ensures the social, emotional and physical well-being of staff and students.Develops and maintains positive relationships with partner organizations and all stakeholders.Models and promotes the highest standard of conduct, ethical principles and integrity in decision-making, actions and behaviors.Models personal and professional growth mindset and meaningfully contributes to the growth of the profession.Terms of EmploymentSalary is based upon salary schedule established by the Board. 240 days per year.Level16EvaluationPerformance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.Physical Demands and Working EnvironmentPhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use repetitive hand motions, including prolonged use of a computer terminal. The employee is frequently required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus with or without correction.Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.Mental DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate, instruct, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate. The employee frequently is required to compute. The employee occasionally is required to copy.Work EnvironmentThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and a generally hazard free environment.Equality StatementDecatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan.Additional ResourcesAdministrator Handbook can be found HEREBenefits can be found HERESalary is within the job description.J-18808-Ljbffr