They hire teachers and staff. Principals evaluate teachers by watching them in class and by examining their studentsgrades. Principals work with teachers to make improvements. They also meet with groups of teachers to discuss policies and procedures. Principals set performance goals for the teachers to meet.
Principals also work with students, parents, and other administrators.
Many decisions that used to be made by the school district are now made by principals. Before they make decisions, principals talk to parents and administrators so they are informed. Other duties include preparing budgets and overseeing the ordering of supplies. Principals also prepare reports. For example, they write about school finances or student attendance records.