Principal- Kindergarten Academy

Position Purpose:

Support clear defined high academic standards that lead to high academic achievement and growth. Support that all teachers are providing instruction that is rigorous and meets the diverse needs of our students. Support a strong community relationship with your school.

Job Responsibilities:
 

• Creates and maintains an environment that is safe, respectful and orderly for all students.
• Establishes practices that support educators in analyzing student behavior data to assess the effectiveness of routines, making needed adjustments when needed to maximize learning.
• Establishes routines that include smooth transitions that maximize instructional time.
• Build capacity among all educators for analyzing and using multiple sources of student, educator and school-wide data.
• Develops and monitors a school-wide data plan that includes student progress tracking, establishing specific strategies to meet or exceed behavioral and achievement goals.
• Establish a culture in which students can articulate their personal academic and behavioral goals.
• Lead classroom teachers, English Learner teachers, Special Education teachers and support staff to develop and deliver appropriate interventions that successfully grow our students.
• Lead all members of your Instructional Leadership Team to participate and engage in leadership team meeting that support the growth of all members by intentional planning that supports school goals.
• Create a plan to recognize students and educators for their academic and/or behavior growth in performance.
• Facilitates family and community partnerships that are visible and sustainable.
• Incorporate community members and other partner groups in the establishment and support of high academic and behavior expectations.

 
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Model professional, ethical and respectful behavior at all times.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal policies and laws.
• Extensive knowledge of the needs of students from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrates knowledge of high-quality instructional practices that support growth in student achievement.
• Demonstrates professionalism when working with others, including parents and members of the community.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and ability to respond timely and effectively
• Demonstrates confidentiality of information.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and efficiently in a proactive manner with parents, community, school personnel, administrative and instructional staff.
• Ability to deescalate potentially confrontational situations and provide timely feedback on issues.
• Ability to analyze data used to evaluate the effectiveness instructional practices

 
 
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, Smart TV’s and telephone etc.

Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate
Administrative Pay Schedule

Work Schedule
260 days per year
Reports to:  Assistant Superintendent of Foundational Learning
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards 

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

Physical Requirement	Percentage of Time
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.	Occasional
Ability to lift 25 pounds.	Occasional
Ability to carry 25 pounds.	Occasional
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.	Very Frequent
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.	Very Frequent
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.	Very Frequent
Ability to operate job-related equipment.	Very Frequent
Ability to reach in all directions.	Occasional

          
License/ Registration/ Certification

• Valid Indiana teaching license.
• Must have current Building Level Administrator license or proof of qualifications for an Indiana Administrative license.

Education

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in School Administration.

Experience

• Must have school, district, state or national administrative experience.
• Must have positive references from current supervisor.

FLSA Status:       Exempt