NYAN0335454-0000
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2025-03-28T00:00:00
Summary Description of Position: The Elementary School Principal is the school leader in charge of all aspects of the building operation. The Educational Leader is responsible for the delivery of curriculum and instruction. He/she manages the building and its budget, is responsible for student safety and behavior, supervises all staff (certified and civil service) and is the representative to the school and extended community. The Elementary School Principal is part of the District's management team. He/she participates in recruitment, selection and induction of staff. The Principal is a member of the Administrative Council, which formulates plans for curriculum development, professional growth, District budgets, and management of the District. Certification Requirements: NYS School Administrator Supervisor Certification Reports to: Superintendent of Schools Supervises the Work of: All District staff located in the building Length of Work Year, Week, Day: 12 Months Specific Duties and Responsibilities: As the Educational Leader of the elementary school, maintains the school's focus on providing a challenging curriculum for all students congruent with district goals and objectives. Stimulates curriculum and instructional improvement and supervises the development of curriculum by curriculum coordinators, and teaching staff. Directs, supervises and evaluates professional and civil service staff. Makes tenure recommendations to the Superintendent. Is direct, open, accessible and fair in all relationships with pupils, staff and parents. Is a member of the District's Administrative Council, Screens applications, interviews and recommends candidates. Assigns staff. Develops and implements the master schedule. Establishes a process for student placement. Supplies all information requested by the District Office. Conducts all safety drills, i.e., bus, fire, etc. Serves as Stage 1, Grievance Hearing Officer. Implements the current negotiated contractual agreements. Informs the community of the school's programs, activities and accomplishments. Works constructively with the parents. Establishes and maintains record-keeping practices for enrollment, attendance, and parent conferencing. Maintains processes, which will assure the health and safety of students in regard to transportation, as well as other sectors of school life in which safety might be a factor. Plans, schedules and conducts faculty meetings. Attends meetings and conferences outside of the district. Monitors staff attendance. Conducts pre and post observations meetings with all tenured, non-tenured and part-time professional staff. Writes observation reports and evaluation reports. Works with the Superintendent or his/her designee on all professional and nonprofessional personnel matters. Maintains order and discipline on the buses and within the building. Works with students who exhibit poor classroom behavior and communicates with their parents. Plans, manages and allocates the school's budget. Involves staff in the process. Supervises in the preparation and approves all purchase orders. Manages petty cash. Plans for replacement of and additions to the school's equipment inventory. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.
School Leader
Nyack Public Schools
Lower Hudson Valley
Fixed