The principal, as the instructional leader of the unit, must coordinate the input into a realistic, functional plan for submission to the District administration for review and approval. This area of responsibility includes maintenance of pertinent school records and completion and submission of both periodic and special reports in a professional and timely manner. In the areas of student attendance and decorum, the principal is expected to develop a diplomatic procedure for identifying problems and seeking solutions in a fair and consistent manner. These areas include record keeping requirements as well as positive actions taken in a preventative program as opposed to constantly monitoring problems after they occur. The principal, in cooperation with the District Office, is responsible for scheduling school plant use and monitoring condition of the buildings.
Proper maintenance is essential to the efficient operation of the school unit.
In charge of maintenance of the school plant. The overall Image of the District is greatly influenced by the actions of the principal and other unit level personnel. Required elements in the principal's interpersonal skills include flexibility, openness, warmth, genuineness, supportiveness, ability to listen, cooperativeness and acceptance of constructive criticism. It is the responsibility of the principal to participate in the activities of educational committees and organizations for the benefit of personal growth and the general promotion of the profession. All contracts for certified personnel in the State of Alaska contain a clause stating that the contracted person is obligated to abide by the code of ethics and the professional teaching standards adopted by the Professional Teaching Practices Commission of the State.