What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Principal position at Danvers High School?
Position Title: High School Principal
Location: Danvers High School
Reports To: Superintendent
Supervises: Students, staff
Clients: Students, Staff, Parents, Community
Review of applications will begin immediately. The expected start date for the new High School Principal is July 1, 2025.
Job Description: The professional duties of the High School Principal are outlined, but not limited to, the following job description.
Primary Performance Outcomes:
Massachusetts DESE Five Step Evaluation Cycle
Full time benefited employees at the Danvers Public Schools are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Town of Danvers. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits.
Additional Information:
The Danvers Public School District is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, or homelessness in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other school-administered programs and activities.
Application Instructions:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts, valid DESE License for Principal/Assistant Principal (Grades 5-12), and 3 current professional references.
Resume review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
- Daily operation of school
- Supervision and behavior management of students
- Supervision of assistant to the principal
- Coordination of screening committees and completion of hiring procedures for all staff
- Development, implementation and assessment of curriculum with Curriculum Directors
- Active involvement in local, state and national professional organizations to promote professional improvement
- Supervision of the educational plans and needs of all of students
- Establishment of criteria for classification, promotion or retention of students within building and monitoring of student progress
- Supervision of student attendance, conduct and health records
- Provision of a safe environment including scheduling and supervision of safety drills
- Supervision, evaluation and scheduling of all certified and non-certified professional staff
- Development, assessment and maintenance of proposed and existing school policies and regulations
- Development and implementation of the school budget
- Cooperation with other administrators in coordinating academic standards, instructional programs, curriculum and other system wide responses
- Effective communication with the central office staff
- Serve as part of District leadership team
- Interfacing with the Director of Food Services with regard to the cafeteria program
- Monitoring all student support meetings, school exhibits and extra curricular activities
- Initiation of staff and/or parent conferences when appropriate
- Coordination of school communications
- Active involvement in PAC, DEEP, School Council and attendance at School Committee meetings when needed
- Effective communication with the custodial staff regarding daily problems, as well as safety issues and aesthetic conditions
- Coordination of the yearly state mandated testing program for the school
- Performs other duties assigned by the Superintendent of Schools
