What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Principal position at Alamosa School District Re-11-J?
Position Type :
Administration / Principal
Date Posted : 6 / 17 / 2024
Location : Alamosa High School
Date Available : ASAP
Closing Date : Until filled
Alamosa School District
Job Description
Prepared / Revised Date : June 2024
Job Title : Principal, High School
Certified FLSA Status : Exempt Administrative Work Year : 11 months
SUMMARY : Demonstrate effective instruction leadership skills that provide focus on student achievement. Guide the development of a caring collaborative community that includes all stakeholders in the school. Provide purpose and vision for the school. Manage the human resources to ensure an orderly work and learning environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties and assignments may vary based on building assignment.
Job Tasks Descriptions
Frequency
Time
1. Articulate belief system through voice and actions, leading the school in a clear focus, communicating your vision for the school, and being the change agent when necessary.
2. Articulate Effective Instructional practices by providing intellectual stimulation, being actively involved in, and having knowledge of current research in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
3. Assesses quality of classroom instruction by monitoring, being visible, conducting Walkthroughs regularly, communicating, and providing a clear behavior structure and atmosphere.
4. Implement an Accountability system through the district accreditation process, aligning instruction with state and district standards, using the district evaluation system, providing expectations for an orderly atmosphere, holding data discussions with staff and teachers multiple times a year, and adapting to the needs of the current situation by seeking input.
5. Establish and foster an engaging environment by maximizing collaboration and adult learning to improve instruction, providing teachers with materials, inspiring new and challenging innovations, and valuing a sense of community.
6. Organize school operations around improvement of instruction by maintaining a safe and orderly environment, upholding state laws, contracts and District Policies, managing personnel, maintaining facility to provide a quality learning environment, efficiently managing financial resources, establishing effective public relationships, and coordinating effective instructional programs in a master schedule.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.
Ongoing
TOTAL
100%
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE :
- Master's degree plus additional coursework required to obtain a Colorado Principal or Administrator's License.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in teaching / administration, with a minimum of three (3) years in school leadership status.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS :
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES :
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master agreement / labor relations.
cybersecurity with respect to student and staff data, and related information systems.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE :
POSITION TITLE
Reports to :
Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent
POSITION TITLE
of EMPLOYEES
JOB CODE
Direct reports :
The following vary based on building assignment :
Assistant Principal
3083
Dean
4064
Certified teacher
50-75
varies
ParaEducator
5-20
varies
Head Custodian, High School
1100
Office Manager, High School
1301
Secretary, High School
1315
Health Aide
1254
Campus Security Officer
1203
Registration Specialist, Schools
1303
Counselor
310020
Media Specialist
300099
Office Clerk, Schools
050329
School Psychologist
1700PY
School Social Worker
1700SW
Special Education Program Staff
varies
BUDGET AND / OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS : The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :
Amount of Time
None
Under 1 / 3
1 / 3 to 2 / 3
Over 2 / 3
Stand
Walk
Use hands to finger, handle and / or feel
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :
Amount of Time
None
Under 1 / 3
1 / 3 to 2 / 3
Over 2 / 3
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS :
Amount of Time
None
Under 1 / 3
1 / 3 to 2 / 3
Over 2 / 3
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
51 to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
MENTAL FUNCTIONS : Amount of Time
None
Under 1 / 3
1 / 3 to 2 / 3
Over 2 / 3
Compare
Analyze
Communicate
Copy
Coordinate
Instruct
Compute
Synthesize
Evaluate
Interpersonal Skills
Compile
Negotiate
WORK ENVIRONMENT : Amount of Time
None
Under 1 / 3
1 / 3 to 2 / 3
Over 2 / 3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold (non-weather)
Extreme heat (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
VISION DEMANDS : Required
No special vision requirements.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
NOISE LEVEL : Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
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