Job Title:                   Principal, K-5

Reports to:                Chief of Leadership Development

FLSA Status:             Exempt

Contract Days:         12 Months

 JOB SUMMARY

The Principal is responsible for all aspects of the building which include but are not limited to: instruction, curriculum, sta? supervision and evaluation, sta? development, student discipline, record keeping, public relations and maintenance of building and grounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Organizes and monitors school planning process in which cooperative working relationships are necessitated in developing goals and objectives that are transferable to programmatic
• Monitors curriculum development to assure the continued incorporation of the Project Based Learning Program into all subject areas
• Assist in designing evaluation procedures to evaluate student progress in relation to instructional objectives consistent with Hogan Preparatory Academy’s curricular
• Uses evaluation ?ndings and assessment information to make decisions to expand, revise or suspend curricular
• Creates a “selective discontent” with certain areas of the educational program in order to initiate needed improvement in those
• Sets high standards of conduct and performance and monitors all facets of school life to ensure that all persons strive to meet these
• Make regular systematic and accurate appraisals of teachers’ instructional practices through scheduled and unscheduled classroom observations by monitoring and assessing teachers’ professional performance and by giving support when needed.
• Establishes and supervises procedures for the security of school facilities and safety of all personnel and
• Keeps parents and students informed of school and state goals, policies and
• Ensures that parents are provided with regular reports of their child’s
• Establishes and maintains a harmonious cultural
• Assists with student and teacher
• Keep accurate attendance
• Keep accurate personal records for all students including cumulative records, grades, attendance,
• Administer normal disciplinary measures in the
• Keeps all sta? advised of the disciplinary
• Keep records on all disciplinary measures
• Recommends to the Superintendent long-term suspensions and
• Supervises or causes to be supervised non-certi?ed personnel including o?ce manager, sta? assistant, custodian and other support sta?.
• Makes recommendation to the Superintendent promotions, demotions, contract status, reemployment, terminations for all sta?.
• Keeps Superintendent, school community and public informed of the education program in the
• Plans and implements sta? development for all
• Supervises or causes to be supervised all student activities and programs within the
• Oversees the development of the master schedule and student
• Attends sponsor meetings and other charter school meetings and implements program suggestions and changes as
• Hold monthly meetings with instructional sta? to keep them informed and advised of duties and Provides weekly memos to sta?.
• Strives to create a climate of positive relations with and between all personnel in the school and between the school and
• Constructs a workable handbook to include information of sta?, schedules, school policies

and other pertinent information.

• Screens request for material and supplies to determine the relationship to the material to the
• Create within the school a climate of freedom to allow sta? members and students to develop and perform to the extent of their
• Approve all budgetary
• Administer the lunch program at building level
• Responsible for core data reporting at building level
• Responsible for student transportation at building level
• Develop and administer the annual budget at building level

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Certification: Master’s Degree in education administration (Education Specialist preferred)
• Holds a valid Missouri Administrative Certification
• Five years’ administration experience
• Experience, training in leadership, staff supervision and student discipline
• Knowledge of curriculum and principles of learning

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.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra 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.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize 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 to moderate. 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; motivating staff; and adapting to changing work priorities.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; managing multiple departments; Utilization of significant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Hogan Preparatory Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of the District programs are offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in compliance with the employment procedures.