Elementary Principal

Title: Elementary Principal Qualifications: 1. Minimum of AA certificate in Administration and Supervision 2. Five years of successful Elementary school administrative experience preferred 3. Evidence of administrative capabilities including, but not limited to previous administrative assignments Reports to: Superintendent or designee Job Goal: To provide the leadership necessary to enhance the educational development of student in the district through on-site administration and execution of the district goals, educational programs, policies, and regulations; development of school mission, goals and objectives; allocation of financial and human resources within school programs in accordance with budgetary requirements; and facilitation of cooperative community relations to ensure the quality of instruction for all students in a safe and healthy environment. Typical Duties and Responsibilities Supervises teaching and classified staff, students, buildings and equipment, instructional and disciplinary programs, building and facilities management, fiscal management, and public relations activities at assigned job site And other such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to: 1. Administers and submits records, plans, and reports as required by the district, State Department of Education, and federal guidelines 2. Devises, implements, and articulates a strategic plan for achieving school goals 3. Attends school board, district, staff, and other meetings and serves on committees 4. Communicates policies, procedures, and expectations to faculty, staff, students, and parents 5. Conducts all pupil promotion and retention activities in the school under guidelines established by the district Board of Trustees 6. Coordinates and develops the overall instructional activities and plans within the school in accord with district administrative guidelines/expectations and state accreditation standards 7. Develops programs to include teacher, student, and community input into the decision-making process 8. Supports and implements the district's instructional management plan and professional development plan 9. Ensures that classroom teachers manage the classroom in such a manner as to facilitate pupil learning 10. Evaluates instruction 11. Formulates (frames) the school's mission and objectives related to district goals 12. Has an organized system of commending staff and students, both individually and collectively, for accomplishment 13. Informs staff of their duties and responsibilities 14. Inspects the site and reports needs (ensures cleanliness, etc.) 15. Maintains inventories 16. Maintains student discipline 17. Manages and supervises school activities to avoid interruption of the school day 18. Organizes and supervises student services (registration, scheduling, programming, attendance, grade reports, guidance reports, and local, state, and federal reports) 19. Participates in local organizations and groups (such as memberships, presentations, attendance, etc.) 20. Provides a systematic method of collective data on attendance, behavior, course performance, and other academic indicators 21. Provides collegial/collaborative structure for decision making through supportive internal and external relationships (such as P-16 councils, PLCs, PTAs, etc.) 22. Provides for the health, safety, and welfare of staff and students at all times 23. Provides formal opportunities for students, parents, teachers, administrators, business, and professional leaders to give input in planning school performance goals and academic incentives 24. Provides specific training activities to help classroom teachers and support staff improve instructional practice were found to be inadequate 25. Purchases supplies and instructional support materials in quantity adequate to carry out the intent of the local instructional management plan 26. Recommends, supervises, and evaluates personnel 27. Supervises extracurricular activities 28. Uses funds properly to maintain equipment and supplies 29. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance 30. Supports the Laurel School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan 31. Performs other duties as assigned Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel. Scope of Work: To support the Mission and Beliefs of the District when carrying out duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualification: Must hold a current Mississippi Administrator License Required Endorsement(s): 486 Interested applicants must complete an online certified application to include three references, a cover letter, a resume, an official transcript(s), and an educator license, and SUBMIT the application prior to the closing date to be considered.

Created: 2026-03-10