FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
JOB TITLE: BUILDING PRINCIPAL
POSITION TYPE: FULL TIME / CERTIFIED
210 DAYS (ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL) & 230 DAYS (HIGH SCHOOL)
REPORTS TO: SUPERINTENDENT
EVALUATED BY: SUPERINTENDENT
EMPLOYEE EVALUATED ANNUALLY
Chief Administrator/Educator Leader
The purpose of the Building Principal is to be the chief administrator and educational leader of
his/her school. This role demands decision making skills necessary to implement, improve, and
promote the programs of the school. The Building Principal shall not only exhibit leadership
through personal direction and administration, but shall recognize and utilize the leadership and
unique abilities of others.
Instructional Leader
The principal is an instructional leader who assumes the role of Instructional Leadership and
accepts responsibility for the success of all students.
Conducts group meetings which will cooperatively implement, improve, and promote the
educational programs of the school
Confers and counsels with professional, paraprofessional, and non-professional personnel to
implement, improve, and promote the educational program of the school
Observes and supervises the teaching-learning situation and other activities as they occur
within the classroom and outside of the classroom
Organizes a personal schedule to provide time for supervisory work with school and interests of
the school
Works closely with new personnel and personnel in need of help
Recommends adjustments and modifications of the educational program to fit the needs and
interests of the school
Recommends personnel to serve on corporation-wide committees
Equitably assigns personnel within the building to responsibilities required to implement,
improve, and promote the educational program and considers staff development and
improvement in making assignments
Encourages and promotes professional growth of staff by inter and intra school visitation,
participation in workshops, conferences, in-service activities and college courses, and
cooperative planning and teaching with colleagues
Provides opportunities and support for personnel to develop new ideas and more effective
techniques
Evaluates all professional, paraprofessional, and non-professional personnel for purpose of
improvement of instruction, promotion, tenure, and dismissal and interprets the evaluation
criteria to all personnel at the beginning of each school year
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops and continues to refine a master plan, including the delineation of the objectives and
goals required to affect a balanced, comprehensive, and cohesive educational program within the
school
Schedules classes, facilities, personnel, and use of equipment as required for the efficient
operation of the educational program
Provides personnel the necessary materials, equipment, and facilities required for the efficient
performance of their duties
Directs the co-curricular program of the school
Develops, maintains, and upgrades the morale and the moral and ethical standards of the
school
Files an annual report outlining present conditions and school progress made during the year,
including constructive suggestions for improvement of the school for the next school year
Keeps informed on the latest in good school procedure
Sees that the state course of study is followed and that no textbooks and text material are to be
used other than that approved by the Indiana Department of Education and/or the
Superintendent
Supervision of Personnel. The principal functions as a personnel manager for professional,
paraprofessional, and non-professional personnel assigned or attached to the school.
Identifies staff needs and recommends qualifications needed to fill vacancies
Recommends candidates for approval to fill known and anticipated vacancies
Cooperates with administrative, supervisory, consultant, and other personnel assigned or
attached to the building and facilities
Evaluates the performance of personnel in the school on a continuing basis and reports his/her
evaluations to the Superintendent
Recommends the transfer of personnel to obtain maximum benefit from the potential of the
individual in question and mutually approved with the other principals and Superintendent the
transfer of personnel
Recommends personnel for re-employment, promotion, permanent, or dismissal
Reviews and recommends personal and professional leaves prior to the Superintendent's
consideration
Reports cases of personnel on matters of personal concern
Confers with personnel on matters of personal concern
Assists the substitute teacher pertaining to rules
Implements and monitors appropriate components of the school corporation's testing program
Approves all programs and outside speakers who are invited to participate in school activities
Attends, or designates a subordinate to attend all activities such as school plays, athletic
contests, and other events sponsored by the school
Recommends all outside-of-school corporation trips by certified personnel before referring the
request to the Administration Office personnel
Optimal Learning Environment:
The principal is responsible for an optimal learning environment
with augments and supplements the instructional programs of the school. In performing the
function, the principal works cooperatively with Administration Office personnel and coordinates
the services within the building.
Determines a grouping plan that stimulates, motivates, and challenges students to attain their
maximum potential
Assigns students to appropriate educational programs which best fit their needs
Administers the attendance program of the school, refers cases to the attendance officers when
warranted, and completes all attendance records and reports
Assists teacher in identifying potential behavior problems and provides support and guidance to
teachers in disciplinary matters. The principal has the responsibility to implement established
policies on the suspension and expulsion of students.
Develops and administers fair and equitable regulations for the conduct and decorum of
students in the school and in school activities
Approves the promotion or retention of students in the school
Follows this procedure in case of accident or serious illness of pupil or personnel: Administer
first aid if necessary. Telephone or send word to the parents. Telephone a physician without
delay if necessary. Report full details to the central office.
Maintains an equal distribution of pupils per class as much as possible
Verifies the residence of each student attending the school appearing to enroll
Develops the master schedule for the school day
Assigns appropriate supervision as needed
Facilities/Resource Management. The principal shall assure the efficient management and
operation of the school building and resources. In performing this function, the principal works
closely with the Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee.
Cooperatively establishes educational priorities for materials and adjusts these priorities to meet
the needs of the teachers and students within the allowable or anticipated funds
Prepares an annual list of maintenance and construction projects
Collects, deposits, and expends all funds in accordance with the regulation of the State Board of
Accounts and/or the policies of the Board of School Trustees. A monthly activity fund report
showing previous balance, receipts, disbursements, outstanding checks and current balance
shall be submitted to the Administration Office. All schools shall file Report SA5 (Financial
Report/School Extracurricular Account) within two weeks of the end of each school year.
Maintains accurate records of monies collected and expended from the co-curricular account
Supervises all building personnel (first day of school through the last) in a manner that will
cause the facility to be maintained in a clean, safe, and esthetic condition at all times
Systematically inspects the building and grounds in regard to safety and cleanliness
Prepares or approves a schedule for cleaning and supervises the cleaning to assure the building
is appropriately maintained
Implements the appropriate steps of the emergency school closing procedure
Directs and controls the distribution of materials and equipment
Requests proper maintenance for all instructional equipment and requests necessary
replacement for instructional materials and equipment
Supervises storage of materials and equipment under best available conditions
Participates in decisions when construction, remodeling, or additions are involved
Directs and supervises the appropriate use of telephones, inter-communication systems, and
school-wide written communications
Supervises the preparation, maintenance, and storage of all school records
Administers the textbook rental system and orders or requests books and supplies according to
approved procedures
Refers requests for maintenance service to the maintenance department
Approves all requisitions for supplies and equipment originating in his/her school
Completes and files attendance information with the Administration Office at the designated
time
Reports to the Administration Office before leaving the school corporation on a school day
Provides for the required number of fire, tornado, and man-made disaster drills
Arranges for transportation of pupils for athletics, field trips, and exhibitions
Professional Growth. The principal is an educational leader that models the qualities of fairness,
equity, and honesty in dealing with others.
Exhibits professional behavior in the conduct of all duties
Participates cooperatively in professional development activities with faculty members, fellow
principals, and other corporation personnel
Keeps abreast of developments, trends, and research concerning the school, its program, and its
administration
Participates actively in professional organizations dealing with the school program and his/her
professional responsibilities
Behaves in a manner that exemplifies ethical standards and the worth and dignity of the
individual
Administers all programs under the provisions of the law, the policies of the Board of School
Trustees, and the rules and regulations of the corporation
Performs all other duties prescribed by the Superintendent
Hold, or is eligible to hold, a valid Indiana Elementary or Secondary Administration and
Supervision License or a Building Level Administration License
Hold a master's degree from an accredited institution with a major in Educational
Administration or Educational Leadership
Hold a valid Indiana teaching license
Have had at least three (3) years of teaching experience
Previous administrative experience preferred