Job Description / Essential Elements:

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Superintendent or designee, serves as the educational leader and chief executive of the school; to be responsible for direction of the instructional program, operation of the school plant, participation in staff and student activities; and exercise leadership in the community; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Valid Administrative Credential
• Master's Degree
• Valid California Driver's License (Incumbent must be insurable at the "standard rate" by the employer's insurance carrier at all times while employed by CUSD. This position requires the incumbent to enroll in the DMV Government Employer Pull Notice Program at time of hire)

Desirable:

• Demonstrate qualities of leadership requisite to the supervision of personnel
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction, legal aspects of student discipline and attendance, and school level budget management

Knowledge and Ability:

1. Knowledge of use of Education Code, guidelines, district policies and procedures, Board goals and teachers' master contract
2. General knowledge of curriculum - ability to assist staff in improving instructional program
3. Skill in interpersonal relations with certificated and non-certificated personnel
4. Knowledge of district adopted programs, courses of study, special learning programs for exceptional children used in the district
5. Skill in interpersonal relations with certificated and non-certificated personnel
6. Knowledge of suitable student activities that promote the goals and philosophy of the district.
7. Ability to administer and organize staff and resources to promote desired goals
8. Knowledge of, and skill to, use methods of parent/child and staff counseling
9. Skill to develop acceptable student behavior
10. Ability to provide instructional leadership and vision in directing school community toward fulfilling high achievement goals
11. Knowledge of best instructional and effective practices in establishing and developing professional learning communities
12. Knowledge of successful 1:1 Laptop Learning programs and effective implementation practices
13. Ability to lead staff and students toward continued development of 21st Century learning skills
14. Ability to provide leadership in creating a positive, stable, high morale, caring, well-disciplined learning environment with high standards of behavior for students and staff
15. Knowledge of laws related to discipline practices
16. Knowledge of laws related to attendance and truancy
17. Ability to delegate the responsibility of discipline program effectively
18. Ability to communicate the program of the school to the public
19. Skill and ability to communicate with and relate to students
20. Ability to observe, record, identify and communicate areas of job performance of staff members
21. Knowledge of sources of support and service towards the educational progress of the school
22. Knowledge of conditions of school plant and staffing organization which promotes goals of the district
23. Knowledge of district procedures for communication
24. Knowledge of needs of staff and school programs; ability to plan for equitable expenditure of allowable funds
25. Ability to identify areas of school facility needing maintenance attention

1. Knowledge of all provisions of the contract; knowledge of district's procedures for meeting the contract provisions; knowledge of Education Code provision governing employee organization contract
2. Ability to drive a car

Essential Functions of this position, which may change or evolve in the future, are, but not limited to, the following:

1. Interprets and applies state, county and school district laws, regulations, policies, and procedures at the school site
2. Directs and assists assigned staff in carrying out an effective instructional program through conferences, meetings, bulletins, in service workshops and demonstrations, experimentation, interpretation of guides and classroom visits
3. Promotes the professional growth of assigned staff through personal counseling, participation in study conferences and committees and in service evaluation
4. Directs the educational activities of the school by implementing prescribed instructional programs and control of curricula standards; directs assigned programs for exceptional children and interprets results of testing programs to the teaching staff
5. Directs activities necessary to support the educational program of the school by guiding the organization and operation of student clubs, student government, and special interest activities; directs and coordinates the activities of assigned personal including secretaries, custodians, nurses, cafeteria workers, and librarians; reviews and approves departmental budget; maintains the records necessary to meet established requirements; and administer the activities of the school
6. Directs activities necessary to support a program of student counseling and discipline by conferring with parents, health and guidance staff, and teachers concerning problems of student adjustment, assists the teachers as necessary in maintaining discipline, and supplies student records and recommendations as requested
7. Interprets the school program and its curriculum to parents through parent groups, open houses, personal conferences, and bulletins; promotes greater understanding among community groups of school objectives, accomplishments and problems; and represents the school in professional and community groups
8. Maintains an on-going relationship with students both in structured and non-structured activities
9. Evaluates work of all personnel in the school and makes recommendations for the continued employment, reassignment or separation from service of the personnel of the school

10. Plans for the full utilization of the services of the Director of Categorical Programs and Testing, the Director of Educational Services, the District Psychologist where such services can be used to augment the program of the school

11. Provides adequate leadership in developing and implementing rules necessary for a safe, effective and efficient school

12. Maintains open communication with the Superintendent and his/her staff by keeping him/her informed of conditions, needs, and activities of the school; and by submitting records and reports when due

13. Plans for the efficient use of instructional supply funds and annually submits recommendations for necessary capitol outlay expenditures

14. Conducts regular fire drills and inspections of the school facilities and submits work orders for necessary maintenance

15. Exercises continuous evaluation of the school's program, keeps the Superintendent informed as to the effectiveness of the program, and recommends changes in the program that would effect District policy

16. Has the authority to suspend pupils whose behavior is such as to warrant such action

17. If there is a student organization at the school, administers a system of accounting for student body funds in accordance with the Education Code, and sees that the student organizations' constitution is approved by the Board of Trustees annually

18. Develops master schedule and assignment of pupils to classes

Physical Requirements of this position are, but not limited to, the following:

Requirements / Qualifications

• Copy of Transcript
• Credential Copy (Must be current and valid)
• Letter of Introduction (Must be signed)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two Letters with Original Signatures)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Corcoran Unified School District is comprised of three elementary schools as well as a middle school, a comprehensive high school, a continuation school and an online independent study school. The district also boasts an adult school and a pre-school program. The District is enjoying recent growth with an increasing enrollment of 3400. The District is also unique with non-traditional grade-specific schools (K-1, 2-3, 4-5). The middle school serves grades 6-8 student while the high school, with a population of over 900 students, is a traditional grades 9-12 school.
The demographics of the school encompass a population of approximately 82% Hispanic, 13% Caucasian 4% African-American and 1% others. Eighty-one percent of the students receive free or reduced lunches. Corcoran is mainly a farming area, which means there are a large number of seasonal workers and migrant parents. The district operates several categorical programs to accommodate the many needs of the diverse population.
All schools are on a traditional calendar. Class-size reduction is implemented in grades K-3. Students benefit from participating in enrichment programs such as a 5-12 grade music program, AVID, Gifted and Talented Education, Advanced Placement classes, a strong grades 7-12 leadership program, club activities and athletics. The parent and community involvement and support is evident in the success of our athletic programs and student clubs. We also have implemented the 21st Century School's grant at all of our K-8 schools.
The District's standards-based curriculum of the district and the literacy focus have propelled the district toward its goal of academic excellence. Teachers are working collaboratively to achieve innovative teaching practices to see exciting improvements in student achievement. CUSD has 326 dedicated, highly qualified, talented and committed staff members. The District is one of the larger employers in the city of Corcoran. It manages a budget of over $28 million per year. The well-maintained facilities, staff development programs, curriculum development and academic emphasis attest to the commitment of the Board to provide a safe and supportive environment for all students.
The City of Corcoran is located in the Central San Joaquin Valley in Kings County in the middle of the one of the most prosperous farming communities in the nation. Incorporated in 1914, the City of Corcoran, population of 23,154, is located in the heartland of California's fertile San Joaquin Valley. Corcoran is a "small town" in the best sense of the word, with its citizens working together on major community projects. Corcoran has been built on a strong agricultural base because it is located near one of the most remarkable geographic features in the San Joaquin Valley, the Tulare Lake Basin, which is the most fertile region in the world.