Woodglen Principal

Building Principals

Michael Rubright - Woodglen

Michael Gorombey - Valley View

The building principal is the educational leader of his school. He reports directly to the Superintendent of Schools. The building principal is in charge of all the details of the daily operation of the school building. He works closely with staff to ensure that the school is an attractive, pleasant and productive place in which students can work and learn.

The responsibilities of the building principal are many and varied. Some of those responsibilities are:

Supervision:

· Of all staff, other resources and service personnel attached to the school

Collaboration with the Administrative Team:

	Keeps the Superintendent informed on issues, needs and operations of the school.
	Participates actively as a member of the administrative team.

Community Relationships:

	Participates in community and school functions.
	Involves the community and parents in the school activities.
	Fosters positive interpersonal relationships among students, staff and community.
	Maintains a professional working relationship with the PTA.

Staff Management, Leadership and Evaluation:

	Selects and recommends personnel as needed.
	Evaluates the schools’ professional and non-professional personnel in the attainment of their duties.
	Encourages the professional growth of faculty members in terms of district goals and objectives.
	Implements Board policies efficiently and effectively with staff members.

Curriculum and Student Learning:

The building principal works with the Curriculum Coordinator to:

	Coordinate a program of curriculum articulation between grade levels.
	Implement an on-going system of curriculum and program evaluation.
	Develop methods to properly evaluate student learning and progress towards stated educational objectives.
	Involve the faculty and others in the decision making process.
	Design and implement a school schedule most conducive to student learning and stated educational objectives.
	Insure implementation of the District Management Plan.

Student Management and Affective Development:

	Creates an atmosphere conducive to learning.
	Provides for the needs of students.
	Exhibits and models a genuine concern for all children.
	Creates a safe environment for both students and staff.
	Works closely with staff to promote a positive climate for students in the school.

Buildings and Grounds:

	Sees that the building, grounds and other equipment are maintained.
	Develops short and long term plans for improving the facility.
	Closely supervises the buildings’ head custodian and coordinates building maintenance and cleaning needs with the custodial team.

Business and Finance:

	Submits budgets that are comprehensive and realistic for the building.
	Submits purchase orders for supplies, equipment, textbooks, etc.

Professional Growth:

	Participates in professional organizations.
	Continues to update skills through workshops and/or conferences, and advanced education.