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Elementary Principal 2024/2025 - Rancho Cordova, United States - Folsom Cordova USD
Description
About the EmployerMISSION STATEMENT
Folsom Cordova Unified School District is committed to providing excellence in educational
programs that carry high expectations for each student's achievement and success.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
PRINCIPAL
Definition:
Serves as the instructional leader and chief executive of the school; responsible for the administration of school and District-initiated programs involving curriculum, budget, operations, guidance, students, and staff. Actively participates in the formulation and implementation of District policies; and provides direction in establishing liaison with the community.
Directly Responsible To:
Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Instruction, or Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Instruction (in accordance with areas of defined responsibility).
Qualifications:
Credential
Possession of a valid administrative credential, with authorization to serve as a school principal issued by the State of California.
Experience
A minimum of five years credentialed experience, with some administrative experience preferred.
Education:
An advanced degree from an approved institution is not required but is desirable.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Instructional Services
Develops school plans and organizational procedures for the delivery of a program that includes student body activities governance and extra curricular activities.
Demonstrates interest in and concern for students in their curricular and co-curricular activities.
Provides leadership to the staff for determining objectives, identifying needs, and setting targets as the basis for developing long and short-range plans.
Utilizes Effective Schools Research, WASC, and State Quality Indicators to organize and implement the District approved curriculum.
Provides leadership in the implementation of and compliance with all State and Board approved categorical programs (i.e., GATE, SIP, Chapter I).
Participates in the development and implementation of District approved curriculum programs as they relate to the needs of the individual school.
Makes scheduled appraisals of pupil progress.
PRINCIPAL (continued)
2. Fiscal Services
Plans, supervises, and directs the business operations of the school, including budget administration within allocated funds, in accordance with District policies, procedures, and State Education Code, regulations, and handbooks.
Maintains a current inventory of school property.
Maintains student body accounting, in compliance with District policy and Education Code.
3. Operations
Establishes an administrative organization with clearly defined lines of responsibility with the necessary delegation of authority.
Makes plans for the most effective use of curriculum materials, instructional supplies, equipment, building facilities, school grounds, and community resources.
Interprets and implements District policies in individual schools.
Plans, coordinates, and reviews the work of special program staff and support personnel.
Interprets and applies federal, state, and county laws, as well as school district policies, regulations, and procedures at the school site.
Directs site operations staff to maintain a safe, attractive school plant, and maximum life for the facility and equipment.
Demonstrates effective planning of workload to meet projected deadlines and responsibilities.
Attends assigned conferences and meetings.
4. Student Welfare
Plans, coordinates, and evaluates the total program of pupil services, including guidance, counseling, and student discipline.
Provides due process for students.
Provides a safe and appropriate learning environment.
Develops and administers supervision schedules (to include such items as extracurricular activities, fire and disaster drills, bus supervision).
5. Communications
Maintains effective communication with parents about programs and individual pupil progress.
Develops and disseminates student and staff handbooks.
PRINCIPAL (continued)
6. Personnel
Assists in the screening and interviewing of candidates and recommends the appointment and assignment of staff members to the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources.
Identifies, provides, assigns, and coordinates in-service opportunities for personnel within the school.
Demonstrates professional knowledge of significant trends in areas of assigned responsibility and makes recommendations for appropriate implementation.
Works cooperatively with and supports other members of the District administrative staff.
Provides willing assistance to individual staff members.
Supervises and evaluates the performance of all assigned personnel in accordance with the District's adopted uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment, recommends appropriate action in cases of substandard performances, and identifies and encourages individual staff members with leadership potential.
Provides co-administrators and other personnel a diversity of planned responsibilities with commensurate authority which will afford an appropriate experience base to qualify for advancement within a reasonable period of time.
Provides for human relations program in order to maintain high morale of the staff.
7. Community Relations
Carries out a program of community relations as a means of interpreting and furthering the program through parent clubs, parent/teacher association, and other community organizations.
Utilizes the media to inform the community of school programs and accomplishments.
Interacts with community agencies and organizations as a representative of the District.
8. Other Duties
Willingly accepts special assignments outside the scope of the Position Classification responsibilities, and works effectively to complete the tasks.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Revised: 8/14/87
Requirements / Qualifications
Folsom Cordova Unified School District is committed to providing excellence in educational programs that carry high expectations for each student's success. In collaboration with our community, the mission of FCUSD is to ensure all students demonstrate high levels of learning through our commitment to continuous cycles of improvement, transformative social emotional learning, and engaging, culturally responsive instruction.
FCUSD is searching for a dedicated administrator who excels in a collaborative setting to become part of our team. As a member of our school community, the administrator will collaborate with teachers in cohesive teams to enhance Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). By engaging in collaborative planning, analyzing data, and providing continuous support, the administrator will play a key role in enhancing instructional methods and student achievements. Join us in fostering a culture of collaboration and educational excellence
FCUSD is seeking to build a team that is representative of the Folsom Cordova student body and community. Diverse individuals are encouraged to apply.
Must Posses:
-Admin Credential or Certificate of Eligibility
-Minimum of 3 years of teaching and/or counseling experience with evidence of demonstrated leadership
-Advanced degree preferred
Additional 5% for doctorate
Employment is conditional upon satisfaction set forth below:
- DOJ Clearance /Background Check
- TB Clearance
- Valid CA Driver's License
- Board of Trustees Approval
Must submit online application through Team Tailor to apply. Required documents must be scanned and added to the application as attachments. We DO NOT accept transmissions via e-mail or fax.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Folsom Cordova Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, race or ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or gender expression, immigration status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns/questions or complaints, contact the Title IX Coordinator(s), Equity Compliance Officer(s), and Section 504 Coordinator(s):
Donald Ogden, Associate Superintendent - Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator (employees), and Equity Compliance Officer
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Jim Huber, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent - Educational Services, Title IX Coordinator (students), 504 Coordinator, and Equity Compliance Officer
extension
1965 Birkmont Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
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