Principal - Elementary School

Due to the volume of anticipated applicants, your application will not be considered complete until 3 reference forms, including 1 from your current supervisor have been completed and submitted.

Summary Description of Classification:
The Principal provides the vision and leadership to promote and sustain high academic achievement for all students and successfully carry out the implementation of the District’s strategic plan; exhibits thorough knowledge and traits of an instructional leader; displays proficiency in the integration of instructional technology; demonstrates operational and financial acumen; and deals sensitively and responsibly with the community, central office, and all internal and external customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance;
• Provide instructional leadership;
• Oversee the school climate;
• Provide human resource administration to maintain effective operations;
• Oversee the staff evaluation process;
• Provide school management and local school operations oversight;
• Manage communication and community relations at the local school;
• Maintain professionalism and a cohesive learning environment;
• Support continual student achievement; and
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or District staff.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Build and sustain a school vision;
• Share leadership;
• Lead a learning community;
• Utilize data to make instructional decisions;
• Monitor curriculum, instruction and assessment;
• Foster and sustain the school climate;
• Address internal and external dynamics in the school;
• Establish a learning environment based on high expectations and respect for all individuals;
• Manage conflict and crisis in a timely and expert manner;
• Practice shared decision making;
• Select quality teachers and other employees;
• Induct and support new teachers;
• Mentor novice teachers;
• Provide professional growth opportunities;
• Retain quality staff;
• Demonstrate a commitment to staff evaluation;
• Document staff performance in multiple ways;
• Coordinate safety, daily operations and maintenance of the facility;
• Manage financial resources effectively;
• Demonstrate effective communication;
• Communicate with staff, students, parents and families;
• Demonstrate professional standards for the principalship;
• Exhibit ethical behavior;
• Participate in professional development for continuous improvement;
• Exert influence on teaching quality and student learning by encouraging, supporting and facilitating; and
• Set, support and sustain a focus on school goals and student achievement, using data as a guide.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Master’s degree or above is required.
• 6 years of successful experience in K-12 education required.
• Experience as a principal, assistant principal, dean or other school-based leadership experience required.
• GaPSC certification in Education Leadership – Tier II at L-5 or higher or be eligible for a non-renewable Education Leadership while completing Education Leadership.
• Experience in urban school preferred.

Salary/Terms/Benefits:

• 215-day work year.
• Salary based on certification and experience; placement on the Principal Salary Schedule
• Excellent benefits package (including health insurance; dental, vision, and life insurance; employee assistance program); personal and sick leave; membership in Teachers' Retirement System.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Complete an online application.
• Submit professional certificates, transcripts, and three (3) professional evaluations and/or reference letters respective to this position.
• Submit a resume and cover letter.
• Incomplete applications may not be considered.

BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR.