Principal – Early Education Programs Full Time NEW

Qualifications

• Licensed in the State of Kansas
• Minimum of master’s degree in educational administration
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of

education may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

SUPERVISES: Such staff members as the superintendent may designate

JOB GOAL: To use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills

so as to promote the educational development of each student.

TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT: Salary and length of contract to be established by the board of education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with

provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel

Performance Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
• Keeps the superintendent informed of the school’s activities and problems.
• Makes recommendations concerning the school’s administration and instruction.
• Prepares and submits the school’s budgetary requests, and monitors expenditures of funds.
• Supervises the maintenance of all required building records and reports.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or

appropriate to the school’s administration.

• Works with various members of the central administrative staff on school problems of more than in

school import, such as transportation, special services, and the like.

• Keeps supervisor informed of events and activities of an unusual nature as well as routine

matters related to the supervisor’s accountability.

• Interprets and enforces district policies, Head Start Performance Standards and administrative

regulations.

• Maintains active relationships with students and parents.
• Budgets school time to provide for the efficient conduct of school instruction and business.
• Leads in the development, determination of appropriateness, and monitoring of the instructional program.
• Schedules classes within established guidelines to meet student needs.
• Assists in the development, determination of appropriateness, and monitoring of all early childhood

programs.

• Schedules classes within established guidelines to meet student needs.
• Assists in the development, revision and evaluation of the curriculum.
• Supervises the guidance program to enhance individual student education and development.
• Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, assuring due

process to the rights of students.

• Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, and attends school sponsored

activities, functions, and athletic events.

• Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of all early

childhood students.

• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development through membership and

participation in the affairs of professional organizations, through attendance at regional, state, and

national meetings, through enrollment in advanced courses, etc.

• Supervises all professional, paraeducator, administrative, and non-professional personnel attached

to the school.

• Participates in the selection and supervision of all early childhood personnel.
• Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their development, as appropriate.
• Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performance.
• Conducts meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.
• Assists in the professional learning of teachers, with special responsibility for staff administrative

procedures and instructions.

• Recommends, according to established procedures, the removal of a teacher whose work is

unsatisfactory.

• Makes arrangements for special conferences between parents and teachers.
• Plans and supervises fire drills and an emergency preparedness program.
• Provides for adequate inventories of property under his/her jurisdiction and for the security and

accountability for that property.

• Supervises all activities and programs that are outgrowths of the school’s curriculum.
• Supervises and evaluates the school’s extracurricular program.
• Participates in principals’ meetings, negotiations meetings, and such other meetings as are required

or appropriate.

• Responds to written and oral requests for information.
• Acts as liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the

school and encouraging community participation in school life.

• Serves as a member of the Head Start Policy Council and the Part C Interagency Coordinating

Council and develops committees and attends such meetings.

• Delegates authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence

of the principal.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Personnel management and evaluation skills
• Ability to manage budget for materials and supplies
• Public relation skills
• Ability to implement curriculum

Explanation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

• Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking.
• Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs.
• Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking.
• Requires prolonged (over 75% of time) standing and walking.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, push heavy*

objects or materials.

• Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or

push heavy* objects or materials.

• Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or

push heavy* objects or materials.

• Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push

heavy* objects or materials.

• In addition to items 5, 6, 7, & 8, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move,

lift, carry or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.

• Driving skills and physical ability required to drive vehicle.
• Special physical, agility and reaction time tests required.
• Ability to perform first aid and CPR.
• “Heavy” means not over 50 pounds.