Principal - EVHS

Qualifications:

1. Elementary and/or Secondary Licensure
2. Administrative Licensure by the Public Education Department
3. Knowledgeable about or experience involving School Administration
4. Demonstrate Leadership Qualities

Reports to:

Superintendent or Deputy Superintendent

Supervises:

Staff members assigned to the site and others as designated by the Superintendent

Job Goal:

Provide and be responsible and accountable for the instructional leadership at the assigned site. Facilitate the implementation of the instructional program, supervise and evaluate staff and insure compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations. The Principal’s leadership will support innovative, effective communication and a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff. All tasks and responsibilities will be carried out under the direct guidance of the Superintendent or designee.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Interpret and carry out board policies, education standards and State Board regulations in compliance with the Public Education Department and North Central Accreditation and develop a school improvement plan for their assigned school.
2. Implement Common Core State Standards, perform curriculum audits and oversee all student assessments. Implement test security precautions as required by school board policy and State Board of Education regulations.
3. Gather, interpret, disaggregate, and analyze assessment data. Identify interventions/strategies for school and student improvement.
4. Develop, implement, maintain and update school’s EPSS.
5. Provide and be responsible and accountable for school level instructional leadership in all subject areas, inclusive of bilingual and special education and Career Technical education; facilitate curriculum development, implementation, instructional improvement, professional monitoring, curriculum alignment, Common Core State Standards/standards based education, and evaluation of programs.
6. Be visible and make informal and formal observations using the Teachscape tools; observe teaching techniques, student’s time on task, classroom management, student learning outcomes, and student daily attendance; also personally review grade sheets and report cards on a nine (9) weeks basis.
7. Work with staff and parent advisory groups and other groups for maximum effectiveness and make recommends to the Superintendent for school improvement.
8. Assess program and fiscal needs of the school by reviewing student achievement in regular, special and bilingual education, and all operational and federal program(s), inclusive of school based health services and technology.
9. Secure and account for all district properties and equipment assigned to the Principal’s jurisdiction by maintaining an inventory and updating the inventory annually.
10. Establish an atmosphere at the school which will:
    1. Promote communications with faculty, staff, students, parents, and community.
    2. Promote a mutual understanding of concern, opinion, and feelings of each group.
    3. Provide the community with a newsletter on a monthly basis.
    4. Be responsible for news media releases.
    5. Supervise and set up a supervision schedule for safety purposes during the work days/school days and school activities.
11. Perform the essential principal competencies as delineated in the Principal’s Evaluation Plan and frequently review cumulative student records.
12. Assure that each respective teacher maintains complete updated permanent records for students, which are safe from fire and theft.
13. Be responsible for membership account in accordance with Public School Finance Division’s “Manual of Procedures,” to include pupil attendance/pupil accounting and home school, through the Accountability Data System/School Master, as applicable.
14. Assure that upon release of student information the procedures must be consistent as established by:
    1. Inspection of Public Records Act (New Mexico Statute, Sect. 14-2-1 thru 3).
    2. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 1974-20 U.S., Section 123g.
    3. Implementing regulations, 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 99.
    4. Implementing regulations, 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 300.
15. Supervise or designate another administrator or certified employee approved by the Superintendent to supervise all after school curricular, co-curricular, MESA Program, academic competitions, extra-curricular activities, and assure that programs are in compliance with the New Mexico Activities Association rules and regulations, (applicable to Middle and High School). As well as school board policies. Also, supervise all in-district competitions being hosted by Espanola Public Schools or applicable to school. Will have input in assigning sponsors, assigning sponsors, in order to be accountable for all co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
16. Organize and supervise Career Technical Education programs with Northern New Mexico Community College. Promote innovative educational programs and assist in proposal writing for new grant monies. Focus on target areas outlined on EPSS.
17. Shall be responsible for supervising the school lunch cafeteria program and take an active role in verifying lunch applications including approving and collection of all charges. Will also supervise noon snack bar or will authorize proper designee to do so. In addition, principals will be responsible for supervision within the cafeteria premises and for discipline matters.
18. Develop the master teaching schedule with the Counselor’s assistance, and assign personnel to reflect teaching assignment and schedule supervision to work areas.
19. Assist the director of Special Programs in obtaining data for certain projects. Provide technical assistance in developing technology and strategic plans, etc…implement and oversee the entry of data through Accountability Data System/school master.
20. Attend Education Appraisal and Review (EA&R and IEP) committee meetings as mandated for Special Education and participate in filling out time studies for Medicaid reimbursements.
21. Keep supervisor informed of events and activities of an unusual nature as well as routine matter for accountability purposes.
22. Evaluate all assigned staff according to state requirements and develop growth plans as appropriate.
23. Responsible for the ordering of textbooks, supplies, materials, and equipment from the appropriate allocation, by following the procedures set by the instruction and finance offices.
24. Assist in the development and implementation of curriculum with teacher in-put on revisions and amendments, emphasizing “Reading in the Content Area.”
25. Be responsible for the development of required student/faculty handbooks, safety plan and parental involvement plan.
26. Comply with State Fire Marshall regulations, fire drills and respond to reports.
27. Work collaboratively with other principals, director of special programs and the director of Bilingual, state/federal programs and instructional programs on program improvement, instruction, curriculum, and professional development plans.
28. Gather and provide data needed for federal, state and other reports in a timely manner.
29. Supervise all assigned school facilities, inclusive of school plant, school grounds upkeep, campus, landscaping, cafeteria, snack bar, concession, gymnasium, dressing rooms, restrooms, track field, baseball field, cross country trail, playground, sidewalks, parking area, custodial/maintenance, transportation services, and other personnel at respective school unit.
30. Develop an on-going information system/study on student assessment outcomes for the purpose of making curriculum revisions and/or recommendation on program(s) modifications, personnel and/or budget.
31. Shall be responsible to verify the certification of attendance for all assigned employees, inclusive of all students.
32. Supervise and monitor students as the disciplinarian for the school and develops and implements an “assertive discipline plan” that promotes a safe environment for all students.
33. Implement the attendance policy; supervise accuracy of the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work collaboratively with the juvenile probation officer on investigations and follow-up actions.
34. Assist in organizing, supervising and assessing after school programs and summer enhancement program(s) for students.
35. Address needs assessment and the facility and maintenance plan and implement energy conservation plan.
36. Address hazard communication/asbestos/energy disaster plan/loss control and safety programs.
37. Adhere to purchasing/procuring board policy and procedures and review site base budget allocations or activity funds and initiate budget transfers, budget increases, budget decreases (due to knowledge and/or familiarity of the scope of the program(s).
38. At the request of the Superintendent, interview and/or make recommendations on employment, re-employment, discharges and/or terminations for the Superintendent’s consideration.
39. Review and monitor administrative fund budget and expenditures for accountability purposes.
40. Meet with parents and address their concerns.
41. Deposit all activity funds, cafeteria funds, vending machine funds, textbook funds and monies from fund raisers, etc…within twenty-four (24) hours with Central Office.
42. Attend board meetings as assigned by the Superintendent.
43. Perform other assigned tasks required by the Superintendent.