What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Principal Pool position at Granite School District?
- Develops and administers school programs consistent with Granite School District goals and objectives.
- Provides leadership and direction to High School staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extracurricular activities.
- Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
- Ensures that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the high school.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all student activities, attendance and records as required by law.
- Coordinates the work of high school staff and Granite School District program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
- Coordinates with the central office in recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
- Organizes and conducts regular meetings with teachers for continuing development of instructional techniques.
- Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and Granite School District policies.
- Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
- Organizes and manages the budgetary and financial affairs of the high school consistent with Granite School District policies.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles and behavioral management methods.
- Knowledge of High School curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
- Ability to develop and implement projects.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Sixth year, doctorate, or other planned program in related fields preferred.
- Hold current Utah Administrative/Supervisory License
- Requires a Utah State Board of Education cleared criminal background check
- At least 5-years successful experience as a licensed educator.
- At least three years of successful administrative experience at the secondary school level.
- Interacts and collaborates with employees, board members, patrons, vendors, administrators and secretaries in schools.
- Works with various department secretaries, coordinators, managers and directors.
- Works positively and collaboratively with Granite School District departments including administrators and secretaries.
- Works with employees for certifications of time worked.
- Interacts with community partners to implement programming and secure donations for program student incentives.
- Strong interpersonal skills along with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people.
- Able to create and support a team-based environment within the program and department.
- Provides supervision to assigned high school.
- Responsible for management and accountability of various high school budgets.
- Work takes place in a typical school environment.
- Supervision of students requires both indoor and outdoor responsibilities (e.g. recess duty, gymnasium activities, etc.) in all types of weather and air quality.
- Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and/or hear.
- The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
- The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel objects and must occasionally climb or balance.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
JobID: 21130
Position Type:
Administration/Principal
Administration/Principal
Date Posted:
2/28/2025
2/28/2025
Location:
School Leadership & Improvement Services
School Leadership & Improvement Services
Date Available:
07/01/2025
07/01/2025
Closing Date:
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
Job Title
High School Principal
Department/Location
High School
Supervisor
School Leadership and Improvement Director
Salary Schedule
Administrative Salary Schedule
Lane Placement
EA - ED
Contract Length
12 months (243 days)
FLSA Classification
Exempt
GRANITE SCHOOL DISTRICT – HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL DESCRIPTION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Regular attendance and timeliness is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, to provide leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of the High School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.
To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development.
Essential Functions
Non-Essential Functions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Education, Training and Qualifications
Required Prior Experience
Assigned Decision Making
Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned. Needs to be able to motivate people to work cooperatively and efficiently as a team. Must be able to handle emergencies as they arise. Must take direction well and be able to work within specific guidelines. Make suggestions but must be willing to follow directions.
Non-Supervisory Interaction
Supervisory Responsibility
Budget Responsibility
Working Environment
Physical Demands
This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.
