Elementary School Principal
Posted: Continuous
2012-04-23
Available: To Be Determined
Closes: 05/11/2012
To Be Determined
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
The Principal is responsible for the operation of the
instructional program and for providing educational leadership for the staff,
students and the community. These
responsibilities include establishing a climate conducive to learning; defining
roles and expectations for school staff; planning, coordinating and supervising
all programs in the school and identifying needed modifications; and
administering changes which result from local and state-wide decisions.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Eligible for State of Delaware Certification as Elementary
Principal
- Successful completion of the Praxis I (Only for those
candidates not already certified)
- Master's degree
- Minimum of 5 years teaching experience
- Minimum of 3 years administrative experience
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested applicants must apply
online and submit a letter of interest, resume, proof of certification, and
three (3) dated letters of recommendation (within the last year) no later than
4:30pm on 5/11/2012.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Note: A complete
listing of the activities of the school principal is impossible because of the
many facets of the job and the variations in needs from school-to-school. Some of the activities include:
- Organize, direct and evaluate the instructional program,
both curricular and extracurricular, and implement new curricula consistent
with the school's educational objectives through cooperative planning with the
staff, community, and central administration
- Develop an efficient system of pupil and program appraisal
with the school
- Effectively utilize support personnel, both school and area based,
in the delivery of services to students and teachers.
- Communicate with local civic and service organizations to
interpret and explain school policies, programs and need whenever possible.
- Promote the development of leadership among the professional
and supporting services staff.
- Select professional and supporting services staff for the
school.
- Observe and evaluate school personnel as prescribed by the
Department of Education.
- Plan programs of study and schedules of classes which meet
the needs of individual students.
- Establish and manage a program of extracurricular activities
within existing financial constraints.
- Plan and execute procedures for obtaining and maintaining
approved instructional materials, equipment, and textbooks.
- Enforce a school discipline plan based on the Board-adopted
Student Rights and Responsibilities Code.
SALARY: $107,000 - $124,000
MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 month position
START DATE: To Be Determined
FRINGE BENEFITS: Twenty-four (24) days vacation per fiscal year; Life Insurance; Health Insurance; Blood Bank; Benefit Stipend to assist with the cost of prescription, vision and/or dental insurance.
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An Acceptable Criminal Background Report and Negative
Pre-Employment Drug Screening is Required Prior to Employment with the
Christina School District
The Christina School District is an equal opportunity
employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or
Vietnam Era veteran's status in employment or its programs and activities.
Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Director
of K-12 Services, Christina School District, 600 North Lombard Street,
Wilmington, DE 19801; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.
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