Principal - Elementary School

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Job Posting Title:

Principal - Elementary School

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM HSE - University Laboratory School (Rob Lyles (00004955))

   

Work Location:

0106 Lab High School

   

Pay Grade:

   

Job Description:

College of Human Sciences & Education

University Laboratory School

Elementary School Principal

The University Laboratory School Elementary Principal is responsible for the effective management of programs, personnel, materials, and facilities for the purpose of developing an optimum learning climate for the unique needs of the Elementary Division of a collaborative K-12 demonstration school. This position shall plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate functions of the overall management and leadership of the elementary division, and be responsible for the elementary division's operation within financial limitations. Reports to the Associate Director of Academic Programs & Services and Chief Administrative Officer.

Responsibilities

40% Administration & Supervision: Maintains a safe, secure, clean, and aesthetically pleasing physical setting; Establishes and/or implements laws, policies, regulations, and procedures that promote effective school operations; Maintains a positive school environment where proper student discipline is the norm; Manages and monitors fiscal resources responsibly, efficiently, and effectively; Manages human resources responsibly and appropriately by participating in the selection and induction of personnel, & assigning and evaluating all staff effectively; Monitors components such as transportation, food, health, and extended care responsibly; Provides and coordinates appropriate co-curricular and extra-curricular activities; Uses shared decision making effectively in the management of the school; Supervises all assigned personnel; Maintains a visible and accessible presence in the school; Protects instructional time when scheduling events and communication efforts; Ensures that school facilities are conducive to a positive school environment; Plans, prepares, and distributes student and faculty information; Responsible for graduation and/or closing of school activities (if/when applicable).

20% Academic Mission/Vision: Works collaboratively with the school community to develop and maintain a shared vision; Brings the school vision to life by using it to guide decision-making about students and instructional programming; Maintains faculty focus on developing learning experiences that will enable students to prosper in subsequent grades and as adults; Maintains open communication with the community, and effectively conveys high expectations for student learning; Provides opportunities and support for collaboration, the exchange of ideas, experimentation with innovative teaching strategies, and ongoing school improvement; Monitors, assesses, and revises school practice to meet the school vision and goals as needed; Recognizes, models, and promotes effective teaching strategies that enable students to apply what they learn to real world experiences; Encourages and supports the use of both innovative, research-based teaching strategies to engage students actively in solving complex problems and methods of student assessment which will enhance learning for all students; Conducts frequent classroom visits and periodic observations, provides constructive feedback to faculty, and suggests models of effective teaching techniques when needed; Fosters a caring, growth-oriented environment for faculty and students, one in which high expectations and high standards for student achievement are emphasized; Promotes collaboration and team building among K-12 faculty.

20% Professional Development & School Improvement: Provides ongoing opportunities for staff to reflect on their roles and practices in light of student standards and school goals; Grows professionally by engaging in professional development activities and making such activities available to others; Facilitates school-based research and uses these and other research findings to plan school improvement initiatives, pace the implementation of these changes, and evaluate their impact on teaching and learning; Fosters the genuine continuous involvement and commitment of the school community in promoting the progress of all students toward attaining high s