Elementary School Principal Job Descriptiom

DIOCESE OF PATERSON JOB DESCRIPTION ? ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

The responsibilities of the principal include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. Religious 1. Ensures that the school's mission, vision, and philosophy reflect Church teaching. 2. Supervises the religion education program. 3. Invites and coordinates the involvement of parish clergy into the life of the school. 4. Provides for the ongoing spiritual development of student, faculty, and parents. 5. Strives to build an active faith community among teachers, parents, and students.

B. Administration 1. Administers the spiritual, academic, athletic, and extra-curricular programs of the school. 2. Oversee and provide for a safe environment and a well disciplined student body. 3. Maintains adequate records. 4. Provides for the professional development of the faculty. 5. Attends professional meetings, diocesan and local.

C. Personnel 1. Interviews and recommends teachers to be hired. 2. Supervises and evaluates teachers and staff. 3. Delineates faculty responsibilities and expectations in a faculty handbook. 4. Schedules regular faculty meetings and establishes internal channels of communication.

D. Curriculum 1. Knows the scope and sequence of the present curriculum. 2. Reviews curriculum in relation to school philosophy, needs of present students, and continuity. 3. Involves faculty in selecting texts and materials.

E. Finances and Government Aid 1. Cooperates in the budget-planning process with the pastor and education council. 2. Carefully keeps all financial records. 3. Oversees the financial program of the school.

F. Public Relations and Community-Building 1. Oversees and supports the endeavors of the Parent Association. 2. Plans for regular communication with parents and other constituents. 3. Organizes a volunteer program to invite parent involvement in the school 4. Works with the Parent Association and the Education Council.

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