The site principal is the instructional leader of the school.  As instructional leader, the principal defines and communicates the educational vision for the site, manages curriculum and instruction, supervises all teachers, monitors student learning, and creates a positive climate in which learning is valued.  The site principal is responsible for the administration of the school within the rules, policies, and regulations established by the Governing Board, and reports to the Superintendent.

1. Establish a positive school climate
2. Knowledgeable about education theory, educational research, curriculum development, and educational issues
3. Knowledgeable about California Common Core Standards
4. Utilizes a variety of sources of data to assess the effectiveness of the instructional program including analysis of student performance data and frequent, on-going observations in classrooms
5. Through a variety of strategies, assists staff in the implementation of a systematic approach to continuous improvement and collaboration.
6. Designs and implements staff development strategies to improve student achievement and address site/district curriculum goals/priorities
7. Coordinates intervention, guidance and testing programs for students with the appropriate District administrator
8. Coordinates the development of and implements the goals of the District and Site Plans
9. Working with site stakeholders, develops and implements a school-wide student discipline program that promotes student achievement
10. Knowledgeable about state and federal laws regarding special education
11. Knowledgeable about effective instructional strategies for special needs students including special education students, English language learners and gifted students
12. Knowledgeable about effective use of technology in the classroom
13. Knowledgeable on technology based software to assist staff with effective usage
14. Evaluates certificated and classified employees in a competent, timely manner
15. Motivates staff to improve the site program and student achievement
16. Motivates staff to work collaboratively as a team
17. Demonstrates ability to create a friendly learning environment that makes children, parents, staff, and the community feel welcome
18. Encourages parents and the community to participate in Booster Club, School Site Council and the English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)
19. Provides parent education opportunities to enhance and extend student learning beyond the school day
20. Uses proactive strategies to regularly communicate the accomplishments of staff/students to parents and community
21. Insures that the school campus is safe, clean, attractive and conducive to a high quality instructional program
22. Insures the School Site Safety Plan is effectively managed
23. Works cooperatively with District and site personnel
24. Monitors the school budged appropriately
25. Coordinates and maintains a system of attendance consistent with the policy of the school district
26. Incorporated within one or more of the previously mentioned essential functions or the job description are the following essential physical requirement.