Located in one of the most diverse areas of California, Elk Grove Unified is an award-winning district known for its commitment to academic excellence and learning for all students in its 68 schools in nine high school regions. It covers 320 square miles within the City of Elk Grove, the City of Sacramento, the City of Rancho Cordova, and the unincorporated area of Sacramento County. EGUSD integrates career-based learning and real-world workplace experiences with rigorous academics to prepare its students for college, career, and life, supporting them with the means to be creative problem solvers, self-aware, self-reliant, and self-disciplined; technically literate; effective communicators and collaborators; and engaged in the community as individuals with integrity.
Job Description / Essential ElementsELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLASS TITLE: PRINCIPAL-ELEMENTARY
Basic FunctionUnder the direction of the Associate Superintendent, Elementary Education and the Director-Elementary Education, plan, organize, control and direct the instructional programs, operations, plant and personnel for a traditional or year-round elementary school (K-6); assure safe and positive learning environment for the students and staff.
Essential FunctionsPlan, organize, control and direct instructional activities, special programs and plant operations at a District elementary school; confer with District Office personnel regarding staff, programs, students, finances and legal requirements; implement and modify the school's mission, goals, objectives and programs as needed.
Interview, select, direct, evaluate and supervise certificated and classified personnel; assign faculty and staff as appropriate to meet school objectives; manage on-site teacher contracts.
Direct and participate in a planned program of formal and informal classroom visitations and observations; recommend discipline, reassignment or termination action as appropriate.
Enforce applicable State and District codes, policies and laws; administer District and school site discipline and intervention policies and safety programs.
Plan and direct the business operations of school; develop and administer site budgets; assure proper allocation of funds for instructional and non-instructional equipment and materials.
Direct the evaluation and revision of curricular and instructional programs in cooperation with appropriate District administrators; communicate with teachers to assure instructional programs meet student needs and District requirements.
Analyze data and develop and implement plans for instructional improvement growing out of program assessment.
Establish, coordinate and maintain communication with community and parent groups, law enforcement and other officials.
Prepare and write correspondence, bulletins and other communications on behalf of the school; arrange for school-level public relations and publicity for special events and achievements as appropriate.
Supervise or schedule the supervision of students on campus before and after school, during lunch, recess and other activities; discipline students according to established guidelines.
Assure the health, safety and welfare of students.
Oversee attendance, behavior management, counseling, guidance and other student support services; provide individual academic and personal counseling to students and parents.
Coordinate the maintenance and operations of the school plant; assure proper management, maintenance and inventory of materials, equipment, buildings and grounds.
Direct the implementation of staff development and in-service training; update staff on revised policies and procedures and implement changes.
Attend, conduct and chair a variety of meetings with faculty, parents and community representatives; attend IEP and other meetings as necessary; respond to and resolve parent, student and staff complaints; represent the school at Board, District and community functions.
Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of District, County, State and federally-mandated records and reports regarding student attendance, welfare, discipline, safety, academic achievement and others as directed.
Direct the maintenance of comprehensive files pertaining to school personnel, plant facilities, inventories, financial information and contracts; direct the maintenance of student and staff records at the site.
Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned; drive a vehicle to conduct work.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge And AbilitiesKNOWLEDGE OF:
Comprehensive organization, activities, goals and objectives of a District traditional or year-round elementary school.
School law administration and applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws.
State and local curriculum requirements.
Board and District policies, procedures and regulations.
Labor relations law and employee contracts.
State plant facility requirements.
Budget preparation and control.
Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Oral and written communication skills.
Public speaking techniques.
Basic computer operation.
Ability ToPlan, organize and direct the operations, plant and personnel of an elementary school.
Organize, direct, evaluate and supervise assigned certificated and classified staff.
Direct activities regarding personnel, the physical plant, budget, curriculum and instruction and communications and articulation.
Train, supervise and evaluate certificated and classified personnel.
Plan and direct the budget and business operations of the school.
Establish, coordinate and maintain communication with community and parent groups.
Plan, implement, direct and evaluate instructional and categorical programs in accordance with applicable laws.
Plan and organize work.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
Hear and speak to exchange information and make presentations.
See to monitor students and read a variety of materials.
Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch.
Education And ExperienceAny combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of classroom experience.
Licenses And Other RequirementsCalifornia Teaching or PPS Credential.
California Administrative Credential.
Valid California Class C driver's license.
EnvironmentWORKING CONDITIONS:
Office environment.
Constant interruptions.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
RequirementsRequirements / QualificationsPlease complete our on-line application in full.
Please scan ALL required documents as listed below.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED MUST BE IN .PDF FORMAT.
- Credential Copy (Valid Teaching or PPS credential and Administrative Services Credential - Copy of all current valid credentials from CTC website (print information from each individual credential screen then scan and upload - do not use the email documents option as it does not contain all the needed information))
- Letter of Introduction (LETTER MUST HAVE A SIGNATURE.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) Letters of Recommendation. LETTERS MUST HAVE A SIGNATURE.)
- Resume
Comments And Other InformationThe Elk Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Amreek Singh, Chief Human Resources Officer, 9510 Elk Grove - Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 , 916-686-5085, Title IX Coordinator: Amreek Singh, Chief Human Resources Officer, 9510 Elk Grove - Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 , 916-686-5085 and Section 504 Coordinator: Keith Mims/Don Gordon, Hearing Coordinator, 9510 Elk Grove - Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, 916-686-7568.
