Job Description
Job Description
POSITION TITLE
School Principal, High (9-12)
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Assigned School
SALARY
Admin salary schedule plus supplement
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Superintendent
SUPERVISES
All school personnel - directly or indirectly
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday, early mornings, late evenings and weekends as necessary
WORK HOURS
40
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
12
POSITION PURPOSE:
The School Principal serves as the chief administrator of the assigned school. As the chief administrator, the School Principal is expected to provide instructional leadership to school staff and to work cooperatively with all stakeholders in order to provide the educational development of each student as well as the professional growth of each staff member. To that end, the School Principal supervises and directs all personnel, facilities, and programs in the assigned school.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conceptualize the mission of the school district, broad goals of the school and plans accordingly to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program
Ensure that the school program is compatible with the legal, financial, and organizational structure of the school system
Define the responsibilities and accountability of staff members and develop plans for interpreting the school program to the community
Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and the mission of the school.
Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for behavior and create high morale among staff and students
File all reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance and discipline matters as required by the NCDPI and federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations
Provide activities that facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhances the quality of the instructional program
Identify the annual objectives for instructional, extracurricular, and athletic programs of the school
Ensure that the School Improvement Plan is followed and reviewed throughout the school year
Ensure that the instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed, along with detailed curriculum pacing guides
Involve the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program
Provide opportunities for staff participation in the school program
Establish, implement and evaluate procedures used to carry out the daily routine of the school
Evaluate student progress in the instructional program by means that include the maintenance of up-to-date student data
Supervise and appraise the performance of the school staff through observation formulas derived by the state of North Carolina
Maintain inter-school system communication and seeks assistance from central office staff to improve performance
Establish a professional rapport with students and with staff that encourages and promotes their respect
Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, and school personnel
Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, and demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the education profession, encouraging school staff to do the same
Notify the Superintendent, the Board, and other appropriate personnel and agencies when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances
Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters as required by the NC Statutes
Comply with established lines of authority and promotes school safety
Orient and assist new staff members and new students and provides opportunities for their input in the school program
Encourage the use of community resources, cooperates with the community in the use of school facilities, interprets the school program for the community, and maintains communication with community members
Manage, direct, and maintain records regarding the materials, supplies and equipment that are necessary to carry out the daily school routine
Involve the staff in determining priorities for instructional supplies
Organize, oversee, and provide support to the various services, supplies, materials, and equipment provide to carry out the school program
Involve the community and makes use of community resources
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, any time.
Job# 318100
POSITION TITLE
School Principal, High (9-12)
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Assigned School
SALARY
Admin salary schedule plus supplement
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Superintendent
SUPERVISES
All school personnel - directly or indirectly
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday, early mornings, late evenings and weekends as necessary
WORK HOURS
40
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
12
POSITION PURPOSE:
The School Principal serves as the chief administrator of the assigned school. As the chief administrator, the School Principal is expected to provide instructional leadership to school staff and to work cooperatively with all stakeholders in order to provide the educational development of each student as well as the professional growth of each staff member. To that end, the School Principal supervises and directs all personnel, facilities, and programs in the assigned school.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of cognitive, affective, social and physical development of school children
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local policies and procedures regarding the learning process in grades 9-12
- Thorough knowledge of the evaluation process of staff and the ability to provide appropriate counseling for improvement, as needed
- Thorough knowledge of North Carolina's accountability model
- Considerable knowledge of school board policies, procedures and standards regarding the education of students in the Randolph County School System
- Considerable knowledge of ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
- Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends and developments in education
- Considerable knowledge of the North Carolina Standards
- Demonstrated skill in counseling and developing staff
- Demonstrated skill in providing and/or presenting professional development for staff that encourage professional growth of the school staff and enhances the quality of the instructional programs on campus
- Ability to assess the needs of students and school atmosphere; promotes school safety
- Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate educational programs within the school
- Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of existing school programs and make recommendations for improvement
- Ability to use common office machines and computer driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs
- Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing
- Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people
- Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with students, staff, system administration, parents, and the community
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate an effective master schedule for the school
- Ability to establish and maintain a collaborative culture among staff for effective planning, data analysis and student growth
- Master's degree from an accredited institution in school administration
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a classroom teacher
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
- NC Teacher's License in any applicable area
- NC Principal License, or eligible for certification
- Valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school experience as a teacher and/or school administrator
- High school experience as an Assistant Principal
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conceptualize the mission of the school district, broad goals of the school and plans accordingly to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program
Ensure that the school program is compatible with the legal, financial, and organizational structure of the school system
Define the responsibilities and accountability of staff members and develop plans for interpreting the school program to the community
Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and the mission of the school.
Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for behavior and create high morale among staff and students
File all reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance and discipline matters as required by the NCDPI and federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations
Provide activities that facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhances the quality of the instructional program
Identify the annual objectives for instructional, extracurricular, and athletic programs of the school
Ensure that the School Improvement Plan is followed and reviewed throughout the school year
Ensure that the instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed, along with detailed curriculum pacing guides
Involve the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program
Provide opportunities for staff participation in the school program
Establish, implement and evaluate procedures used to carry out the daily routine of the school
Evaluate student progress in the instructional program by means that include the maintenance of up-to-date student data
Supervise and appraise the performance of the school staff through observation formulas derived by the state of North Carolina
Maintain inter-school system communication and seeks assistance from central office staff to improve performance
Establish a professional rapport with students and with staff that encourages and promotes their respect
Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, and school personnel
Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, and demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the education profession, encouraging school staff to do the same
Notify the Superintendent, the Board, and other appropriate personnel and agencies when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances
Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters as required by the NC Statutes
Comply with established lines of authority and promotes school safety
Orient and assist new staff members and new students and provides opportunities for their input in the school program
Encourage the use of community resources, cooperates with the community in the use of school facilities, interprets the school program for the community, and maintains communication with community members
Manage, direct, and maintain records regarding the materials, supplies and equipment that are necessary to carry out the daily school routine
Involve the staff in determining priorities for instructional supplies
Organize, oversee, and provide support to the various services, supplies, materials, and equipment provide to carry out the school program
Involve the community and makes use of community resources
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, any time.
Job# 318100
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