School Principal

**1. Leadership**
- Continually endeavour to improve the operating effectiveness of the school.
- Keep informed of current practices and techniques relating to school programs, teaching and administration by attending meetings and professional development conferences, and reading professional materials.
- When not involved in teaching duties, to devote as much time as possible to the supervision of the school; observing methods of instruction and endeavouring to improve the efficiency of the staff and the school in general.
- Keep the Director fully advised as to the conditions and needs of the school.
- Suggest appropriate changes in and ensure adherence to approved policies, practices and procedures within area of responsibility.

**2. Programming**
- Co-ordinate and foster the development of programs within the school to best meet the needs and interests of the students. This includes the establishment, supervision, and evaluation of special education programs where a child needs one.
- Assist the teaching staff in the development, implementation, modifications, and selection of curriculum materials, and keep the Director informed of any modifications in or substitution of approved courses.
- Develop and support a high degree of student morale through curricular and extracurricular activities and services and co-ordinate the participation of all members of the teaching staff in the extracurricular program.

**3. School Organization and Staffing**
- Participate with designated panel in the selection of professional, clerical and support staff.
- Be responsible for the preparation of timetable, class lists and schedules, and supervision schedules and be responsible for their functioning.
- Hold regular staff meetings for the purpose of discussing educational and administrative matters.
- Be responsible for the proper registration and transfer of students in the school and for the maintenance of up-to-date student cumulative records.
- Maintain or direct the maintenance of other records and files, and the preparation and submission of reports as required.
- Establish appropriate procedures for the control of all school textbooks, materials, equipment, etc.
- Have control over students accepted at school.
- When there is no Vice-Principal, designate a member of the teaching staff of the school to assume the duties and responsibilities of the Principal in the Principal's absence and inform the staff of the person designated.

**4. Professional Development**
- Promote the professional and academic growth of staff through staff meetings, in-service training and personal contact.
- Take an active role in the selection, planning, and implementation of professional development activities for the staff in cooperation with the Director/s and Trust committee.

**5. Staff Supervision and Evaluation**
- Responsible for the daily supervision of the school, its students, facilitators, professional and support staff, volunteers, and personnel from outside agencies.
- See that every teacher shall be on duty in the school at least 10 minutes before the opening of school.
- Shall evaluate the effectiveness of each member of the staff in accordance with the establishment plan and shall forward written reports to the Director/s.
- Be responsible for the development and conduct of an orientation program for all teachers new to his staff.
- See that instructions are prepared for the guidance of substitute teachers.

**6. Student Control and Supervision**
- Establish a climate in which students can develop self-discipline.
- To have disciplinary authority over each student while on school premises, while going to and from school, while riding on school buses and while taking part in authorized school activities.
- To have authority over activities sponsored and conducted by the student organizations of school.
- Be responsible for the provision of supervision of students and student activities in the school buildings, on school grounds, while loading or unloading from school buses, or involved in field trips or other student activities sponsored by the school.
- Work cooperatively with outside agencies such as govt. dept, social development agencies, DEO office, etc.
- See that no pupil is allowed to leave the school grounds on errands without his/her express permission.

**7. Student Evaluation and Reporting**
- To familiarize himself with the general pupil progress and to assist in its improvement.
- Co-ordinate and/or direct the evaluation of student progress and achievement and the provision of regular reports to parents as required by Board Policy.

**8. Communication and Public Relations**
- Maintain communications with parents or guardians regarding the total school program, student achievement, placement and behaviour.
- Inform parents of the school activities through newsletters, parent/teacher meetings, etc.

**9. Budgeting**
- Be responsible for the administration of the instructional supplies budget for school and the