Job Description:
REPORTS TO:                  Building Principal
EXAMPLE (S) of WORK PERFORMED:          

• Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school and implementation of district policy.
• Assists the principal in supervising, observing and evaluating the performance of the building staff.
• Assists the principal in planning, supervising and evaluating the instructional program.
• Assists in the preparation of teacher schedules, student schedules, extracurricular activities, etc.
• Supervises student discipline/conduct.
• Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and works with parents, counselors, social workers and other resources to address attendance concerns.
• Supervises teachers and departments as assigned by the principal.
• Assists the principal in administering school operational policies and procedures and in developing the building budget.
• Assists and supervises substitute staff as directed by the principal.
• Prepares reports as directed by the principal.
• Assumes responsibility for the operation, maintenance and cleanliness of the school building, grounds equipment and materials.
• Serves with parent, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.
• Assists in safety inspections, safety drill practice activities and emergency procedures.
• Assists the principal in planning, implementing, and monitoring staff development and growth activities.
• Assist in administration of volunteer and extracurricular activities.
• Assumes responsibility for coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
• Communicates with parents.
• Pursues professional growth and development through staff development opportunities, postgraduate education, membership and participation in professional organizations and attendance at regional, state and national meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.       

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (*)
(*)  When a specific assignment has additional or different ESSENTIAL FUNCTION requirements, the differences will be discussed at the time of assignment.

• Regular attendance is required to provide support to students and staff.
• Requires travel to work sites within a building.
• Meets with students and parents outside the instructional day.

• Reviews and interprets test results and printed reports to obtain information necessary for decision-making, planning and management.
• Prepares and maintains written reports.
• Develops information for written reports and correspondence to officials inside and outside the district.
• Communicates student assignments and behavior problems in writing with others.
• Discusses individual student circumstances with teachers, principals, and parents.
• Conducts individual or group meetings.
• Provides oversight and evaluative supervision of assigned staff.
• Communicates with employees and parents via telephone.
• Communicates student assignments and behavior problems verbally with others.
• Observes and evaluates employee performance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
                Vocational Preparation: (Experience)
Minimum 3 years successful teaching experience at the elementary level
3 years successful building administration experience at the elementary level preferred         
                Education Preparation: (Formal and Informal)
                Master’s Degree in Education Administration
                Missouri teaching and administrative certification at the elementary level