Elementary Principal's Role
Experience: The minimum requirement is three years of teaching experience, preferably at the PK-6 grade level. Any administrative experience you can offer is highly desirable as well.
Education: A master’s degree in elementary or PK-12 administration is the minimum requirement. Any additional graduate or doctorate work is desirable as well.
Typical Responsibilities:
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Ensure that all students have adequate and appropriate opportunities to meet high standards.
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Engage the community to create shared responsibility for student and school success.
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Stay current on educational research and engage staff in discussions of latest research and practices.
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Design school improvement strategies.
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Broker professional development consistent with improvement strategy.
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Recruit and evaluate teachers, certified and classified staff.
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Involve staff in design and implementation of decisions and policies.
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Allocate school resources toward instruction.
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Motivate and inspire staff.
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Buffer non-instructional issues from teachers.
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Organize and supervise programs, staff and facilities.
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Communicate school news to the community.
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Serve as liaison between staff, students, parents and community.
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Lead school philosophy, curriculum, teaching strategies and vision.
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Interpret and utilize test data.
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Create schedules for faculty and students.
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Administer safety and health procedures.
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Establish and enforce rules and regulations.
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Develop budget.
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Maintain records and reports.
Additional Resource
National Association of Elementary School Principals
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