Interim Building Administrator — Winslow Elementary

Job Goal: To serve as the instructional leader and chief executive of the school and, as such, to be responsible for promoting the educational development of each student, the professional growth of the staff, the creation of a collaborative and supportive work environment, operation of the school facilities, and establishment of effective community relations.

Qualifications

Masters Degree in Building-Level Administration Holds, or is eligible for, the appropriate Indiana Administrative License Experience in various aspects of school administration Essential Skills Communication, including written, oral and listening skills. Leadership, including providing purpose and direction for groups and individuals, facilitating the development of a shared vision for the school, and formulating goals and planning changes with the staff by setting priorities in terms of the community, the district, staff, and students Problem analysis, including analyzing information, framing issues and identifying causes, seeking additional information, framing and reframing possible solutions, demonstrating conceptual flexibility and assisting others in forming opinions.

Judgment, including the ability to formulate logical conclusions from quality and timely decisions, adaptability and the ability to prioritize. Organizational oversight, including scheduling work to use resources appropriately to meet goals, scheduling activity flow, monitoring procedures to regulate activities, as well as project deadlines.

Implementation, including putting programs into action, facilitating coordination and collaboration of tasks, establishing checkpoints and monitoring progress, providing corrections when required, and supporting those who are responsible. Delegation of authority, including assigning tasks so that they can be accomplished in a timely and appropriate manner, utilizing subordinates appropriately, and following up on work tasks.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the PCSC School Board deems appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Functions

Participate in the development and implementation of district wide policies and programs. Establish educational goals for the school, using data-driven measures to assess progress. Direct building-level curriculum and instructional programs, in accordance and alignment with district leadership, for the purpose of increasing student achievement.

Provide leadership and communication to internal stakeholders to foster and maintain a positive school culture. Provide leadership and structure for meeting the day-to-day operating needs of the building, to include facility management, school safety, security, and emergency preparedness, adherence to district- and building-level policy, and school finance.

Advocate for the students, staff, school, and district to promote community engagement and interaction, including responsiveness to parents and community, creating a welcoming climate and culture, marketing school programs, and promoting and emphasizing support for parental involvement. Assume responsibility for the recruitment, selection, hiring, orientation, training, and placement of certified and non-certified staff, as assigned.

Supervise and evaluate school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing feedback for professional growth, and achieving the school’s objectives. Provide leadership in the planning and supervision of extra and co-curricular activities. Maintain high standards for student conduct. In the absence of the assistant principal or other designee, make decisions in accordance with the due process rights of students and school board approved discipline policies.

Participate in administrative meetings, negotiation meetings and other such meetings, as required or appropriate Perform such other tasks, as assigned by the Superintendent and/or School Board. Other Physical and Mental Job Specifications: The position will require daily use of a computer, telephone and/or cell phone.

Frequent and prolonged talking/hearing conversations will be required. Near/far visual acuity and depth perception will be frequently utilized. A moderate to extensive degree of physical and emotional stamina will often be required. Possible exposure to bodily fluids due to student injury and illnesses may occur. Frequent and prolonged standing, walking and sitting should be expected on a regular basis.

It is possible that the physical ability to restrain students, respond to student fights, or apprehend trespassers or student offenders may be necessary. Evaluation : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the Evaluation of Support Service Personnel.