Principal To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student. Qualifications: Alabama Certification in Administration and Supervision Job experience preferred Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable Reports To: Superintendent Supervises: All personnel serving in the assigned school Performance Responsibilities: Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school Plans, organizes and directs the implementation of all school activities Keeps the Superintendent informed of the school's activities and problems Prepares and administers the school budget and supervises school finances Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and regulations by the school's staff and students Lead in the development, determination or appropriateness, and monitoring of the instructional program Schedules classes within established guidelines to meet student needs Approves the master schedule Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to the due process rights of students Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, and attends school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students Supervises all professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and support personnel assigned to the school Assists in recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating the school's professional staff Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their development, as appropriate Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performance Recommends, according to established procedures, the removal of a teacher whose work is unsatisfactory Makes arrangements for special conferences between parents and teachers Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant Plans and supervises fire drills, tornado drills, and an emergency preparedness program Provides for adequate inventories on school property and for the security and accountability of that property Participates in principals' meetings, and such other meetings as are required or appropriate Establishes and maintains relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs; to interpret Board policies and administrative directives; and to discuss and resolve individual student problems Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as directed by the superintendent Delegates authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by higher authority Terms of employment shall be consistent with the law relating to employment by a school system in the State of Alabama. Ten, eleven, or twelve-month year, with a salary scale established by the Board for this position. Salary in accordance with Board approved State Salary Schedule. The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.