Building Principal- Elementary | |||||
![]() Location: DeWitt, NY Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 02/18/2025 Expire Date: 04/18/2025 Salary: 100+ Job Categories: Education |
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Building Principal- Elementary BUILDING PRINCIPAL JOB DESCRIPTION MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES The Building Principal is the chief supervisory and administrative officer of the school and is responsible for the supervision and direction of personnel, pupils and programs. DUTIES Administration Plans, organizes and directs implementation of school activities Develops, with the support of the Building Level Team as specified in District Shared Decision-Making Plan, short and long-range plans for the building Supervises the development of the master schedule and, therefore, all teaching schedules Prepares teacher duty schedules Maintains and submits appropriate official records and reports to the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education and the State Education Department Makes recommendations concerning the school’s administration and program of instruction Conducts faculty meetings and supervises other functions in the coordination of staff personnel Receives and reviews complaints or problems concerning individual pupils, staff or the operation of the school Assumes responsibility for insuring the safety of the school and its occupants Functions as a member of the administrative management team in planning, implementing and evaluating overall school policies and practices Performs such additional duties as may be delegated by the Superintendent of Schools Program Applies enrollment projections to estimate number of class sections and staffing needs Supervises all educational programs within the school Works to implement districtwide curriculum goals and standards in the building Exercises leadership in curriculum and instructional improvement and provides continuing supervision of curriculum implementation Supervises and evaluates the school’s extra-curricular program Supervises the development of the testing schedule; supervises the ordering of all State testing materials Makes recommendations for local curriculum and textbook adoptions to the Superintendent of Schools Submits new courses and program changes for review to the Superintendent of Schools Personnel Makes recommendations to the Superintendent of Schools on personnel matters such as recruitment, hiring, dismissal and tenure Maintains a working relationship with JD/Syracuse University Teaching Center in terms of pre-service and in-service opportunities Assumes responsibility for own professional growth Supervise the evaluation of all building instructional and clerical staff Prepares a staff handbook Orients newly-assigned staff Administers all employee contracts as they relate to building function Students Promotes high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline, as necessary, according due process to the rights of students Prepares the student handbook Ensures that school attendance records are properly maintained; supervises investigation of truancy and poor attendance Supervises compliance with health and safety regulations Provides for the development and supervision of after-school and extracurricular programs School-Community Relations Maintains working relationships with parents, civic groups and appropriate municipal agencies Collaborates with external agencies in support of student needs Participates in a program of public relations to further community understanding and support for the educational program Works with the PTG and other groups for the purpose of implementing effective parent-school communication Prepares information about school programs to be disseminated through District and building newsletters Budget and Facilities Prepares building budget and authorizes school purchases Makes recommendations to the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds and the Business Executive concerning maintenance, repair and improvement of the building, grounds and equipment Complies with State regulations regarding extracurricular activity funds, submitting audits of these funds to the Business Executive Coordinates the use of the building by outside agencies Supervises the inventory of supplies and equipment AUTHORITY The Building Principal reports directly to the Superintendent of Schools, has a staff relationship with District administrators, and a line relationship with all staff members assigned to the building. School Building Leader Certification Contact Information
Contact Name: Peter Reyes
Company Name: Jamesville DeWitt Central School District Phone Number: 315-445-8300 Fax Number: 315-445-8477 Contact Email: preyes@jd.cnyric.org Website: http://www.jamesvilledewitt.org/emp... Company Description: Our Mission The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District has an uncompromising commitment to excellence in preparing students to achieve and succeed, to respect themselves and others, and to practice life-long learning in an ever-changing, richly diverse global society. We take responsibility for providing a challenging educational experience in a safe and nurturing environment. We dedicate ourselves to the academic, artistic, social, emotional and physical development of each student. Our Beliefs We believe that: 1. Students, family, school, and community all share the responsibility for education. 2. Learning is a life-long process for each and every individual. 3. All students benefit from purposeful evaluation, development, and improvement of educational programs. 4. Trust, fairness, and respect should permeate every relationship. 5. A physically safe, socially and emotionally supportive, and educationally challenging environment that respects and values the diversity of our school community is essential to learning. 6. Self-confidence, self-respect, and self-discipline are the result of personal growth, development, and achievement. 7. A wide range of educational experiences that focus on creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration are essential to prepare students for the future. 8. Open, honest, and effective communication results in strong relationships among students, staff, home, and community. |