Grand Avenue Elementary Principal
Chickasha Public Schools, Chickasha, OK, United States
Career Opportunities with Chickasha Public Schools
A great place to work.
Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.
A hard copy of the application can be downloaded using the following
LINK
Please mail or drop off hard copies to the Administration Building at 900 West Choctaw Avenue Chickasha, OK 73018 or email your completed application to abauman@chickasha.k12.ok.us
Purpose of Position
The school Principal serves as the educational leader, responsible for managing the policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the district.
Qualifications
Masters Degree in Secondary or Elementary Education
Current Oklahoma Administrative Certificate
Three (3) years classroom teaching experience required
Previous experience as a school principal preferable
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Good health and high energy level
Ability to lift objects weighing 20 lbs. or more
Ability to climb & descend a ladder
Extensive kneeling, crawling & bending
Ability to tolerate a stressful environment
Ability to lift objects above shoulder level
Extensive pushing/pulling and twisting
Ability to cope with crises and emergencies
Excellent leadership skills
Ability to tolerate confrontations with students, colleagues and patrons
Knowledge of curriculum design
Ability to work closely with diverse student population
Filing, sorting, recording, tabulating and copying
Effective communication both orally and written
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to relate courteously with children and adults
Work independently
Plan, schedule and organize work
Maintain a positive work environment
Interpret and apply laws, regulations and policies
Ensure the quality of work as measured against established standards
Maintain confidentiality
Proficient in multi-tasking
Essential Job Functions
Comply with School Board Policy
Follow universal precautions identified in the District’s Blood borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan
Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.
Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the district including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures. Ensure compliance with all laws and board policies.
Establish a school year master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for students consistent with the school’s philosophy, mission statement and instructional goals.
Supervise the instructional programs of the school, evaluating lesson plans and observing classes on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development.
Establish procedures for evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment.
Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the district.
Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students. File all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance and discipline matters.
Establish a professional rapport with students and with staff that has their respect. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel. Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the education profession. Encourage all teachers to do the same.
Notify immediately the Board, and appropriate personnel and agencies when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
Keep the Superintendent advised of employees not meeting their contractual agreement.
Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the school. Conduct meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the school.
Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials and equipment.
Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities, with proper attention to the visual, acoustic and temperature.
Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of students, employees and visitors.
Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters.
Maintain a master disaster drill sheet to be posted
Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom areas (including before and after school).
Maintain visibility with students, teachers, and parents.
Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in the school.
Use effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech.
Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the Superintendent. Maintain accurate attendance records.
Maintain and account for all student activity funds and money collected from students.
Communicate with the Superintendent regularly about the needs, successes and general operation of the school.
Establish procedures for safe storing and integrity of all public and confidential school records. Ensure that student records are complete and current.
Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
Organize and supervise procedures for identifying and addressing special needs of students including health-related concerns, and physical, and emotional needs.
Maintain positive, cooperative and mutually supportive relationships with staff, parents and students.
Attend required committee meetings and extra school sponsored functions.
Perform any duties that are within the scope of employment and certifications, as assigned by the Superintendent and not otherwise prohibited by law or in conflict with contract.
Provide student grade and behavior reports to parents.
Nurture both students and teachers to achieve their greatest potential academically and instructionally.
Provide and supervise safe lunch/recreation periods for the students.
Respects the privacy of confidential matters relative to students, patrons and personnel
Uses good judgment at all times
Attend all regular school board meetings
Attend quarterly safety meetings as scheduled by the district safety coordinator
Other Job Functions
To complete other tasks that may be necessary to achieve an efficient operation of the school.
Attend approved professional development activities that may improve professional competence or enhance the job purpose.
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A great place to work.
Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.
A hard copy of the application can be downloaded using the following
LINK
Please mail or drop off hard copies to the Administration Building at 900 West Choctaw Avenue Chickasha, OK 73018 or email your completed application to abauman@chickasha.k12.ok.us
Purpose of Position
The school Principal serves as the educational leader, responsible for managing the policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the district.
Qualifications
Masters Degree in Secondary or Elementary Education
Current Oklahoma Administrative Certificate
Three (3) years classroom teaching experience required
Previous experience as a school principal preferable
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Good health and high energy level
Ability to lift objects weighing 20 lbs. or more
Ability to climb & descend a ladder
Extensive kneeling, crawling & bending
Ability to tolerate a stressful environment
Ability to lift objects above shoulder level
Extensive pushing/pulling and twisting
Ability to cope with crises and emergencies
Excellent leadership skills
Ability to tolerate confrontations with students, colleagues and patrons
Knowledge of curriculum design
Ability to work closely with diverse student population
Filing, sorting, recording, tabulating and copying
Effective communication both orally and written
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to relate courteously with children and adults
Work independently
Plan, schedule and organize work
Maintain a positive work environment
Interpret and apply laws, regulations and policies
Ensure the quality of work as measured against established standards
Maintain confidentiality
Proficient in multi-tasking
Essential Job Functions
Comply with School Board Policy
Follow universal precautions identified in the District’s Blood borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan
Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.
Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the district including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures. Ensure compliance with all laws and board policies.
Establish a school year master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for students consistent with the school’s philosophy, mission statement and instructional goals.
Supervise the instructional programs of the school, evaluating lesson plans and observing classes on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development.
Establish procedures for evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment.
Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the district.
Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students. File all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance and discipline matters.
Establish a professional rapport with students and with staff that has their respect. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel. Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the education profession. Encourage all teachers to do the same.
Notify immediately the Board, and appropriate personnel and agencies when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
Keep the Superintendent advised of employees not meeting their contractual agreement.
Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the school. Conduct meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the school.
Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials and equipment.
Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities, with proper attention to the visual, acoustic and temperature.
Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of students, employees and visitors.
Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters.
Maintain a master disaster drill sheet to be posted
Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom areas (including before and after school).
Maintain visibility with students, teachers, and parents.
Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in the school.
Use effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech.
Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the Superintendent. Maintain accurate attendance records.
Maintain and account for all student activity funds and money collected from students.
Communicate with the Superintendent regularly about the needs, successes and general operation of the school.
Establish procedures for safe storing and integrity of all public and confidential school records. Ensure that student records are complete and current.
Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
Organize and supervise procedures for identifying and addressing special needs of students including health-related concerns, and physical, and emotional needs.
Maintain positive, cooperative and mutually supportive relationships with staff, parents and students.
Attend required committee meetings and extra school sponsored functions.
Perform any duties that are within the scope of employment and certifications, as assigned by the Superintendent and not otherwise prohibited by law or in conflict with contract.
Provide student grade and behavior reports to parents.
Nurture both students and teachers to achieve their greatest potential academically and instructionally.
Provide and supervise safe lunch/recreation periods for the students.
Respects the privacy of confidential matters relative to students, patrons and personnel
Uses good judgment at all times
Attend all regular school board meetings
Attend quarterly safety meetings as scheduled by the district safety coordinator
Other Job Functions
To complete other tasks that may be necessary to achieve an efficient operation of the school.
Attend approved professional development activities that may improve professional competence or enhance the job purpose.
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