High School Principal

We believe that all students can achieve at the highest levels and are committed to providing opportunities that will permit all students to do so. QCSD principals will provide leadership and administration, which will motivate instructional and support personnel to strive for superior performance to provide the best possible opportunities for student growth and development, both educationally and personally. To accomplish this, we need inspiring leaders who:

Are passionate about student achievement and closing the opportunity gap.

Believe that the urgency of closing this gap is too great to accept excuses of any

kind.

Motivate and support their teachers and staff while holding all adults in the building accountable for ensuring student success.

Job Responsibilities:

Instructional Program Leadership/Development

1. Provide instructional leadership and supervision for student achievement.
2. Manage and administer the development, implementation and assessment of the instructional programs at the assigned school.
3. Utilize current research, outside resources, performance data and feedback from students, teachers, parents and the community to make decisions related to improvement of instruction and student
4. Promote high student achievement.
5. Coordinate the School Advisory Council.
6. Coordinate program planning with district instructional
7. Supervise the selection of instructional materials and equipment.
8. Supervise the assessment program for the school.
9. Align school initiatives with district, state and school
10. Direct the development of the school’s schedule and assign teachers according to identified needs.
11. Facilitate the horizontal and vertical articulation of curriculum within the school, as well as between the school and its feeder system.
12. Monitor the delivery of English Language Learner (ELL) services.
13. Facilitate the development and implementation of the school technology plan.
14. Provide leadership in the effective use of technology in the classroom.
15. Provide students with opportunities to use technology to gather and share information with
16. Facilitate student access to the use of electronic resources.
17. Explore and evaluate new technologies and their educational
18. Use technology to review student assessment
19. Assist classroom teachers with the effective use of technology.
20. Analyze and report the results of efforts to enhance student performance.

Personnel Action Services

1. Supervise the establishment and maintenance of individual professional development plans for each instructional empolyee.
2. Interview and select qualified personnel to be recommended for employment.
3. Supervise assigned personnel, conduct annual performance appraisals and make recommendations for appropriate employment action.
4. Assign and supervise school personnel to special projects for the enhancement of student learning.
5. Establish job assignments for school-­-site administrators, teachers and support personnel.
6. Develop and administer duty rosters for certificated and non-certificated staff as required.
7. Manage and administer personnel development through training, in- service and other developmental
8. Provide training opportunities and feedback to personnel at the assignedschool.

School Operations/Delivery Systems

1. Supervise the operation and management of all activities and functions at the assigned school.
2. Develop positive school/community relations and act as liaison between the school and community.
3. Access, analyze, interpret and use data in decision-­-making.
4. Establish procedures for an accreditation program and monitor accreditation standards at the assigned school.
5. Coordinate school maintenance and facility needs and monitor progress toward meeting those needs.
6. Monitor the custodial program at the school to ensure a clean, healthy and safe learning environment.
7. Supervise the orderly movement and safety of transportation services on school grounds.
8. Manage and supervise the school’s financial resources including the preparation and disbursement of the school’s budgets and internal accounts.
9. Establish and manage accurate student accounting and attendance procedures at the assigned school.
10. Conduct staff meetings to discuss policy changes, instructional programs, potential problems and resolution of existing problems.
11. Communicate, through proper channels, to keep the Superintendent informed of pending problems or events of an unusual nature.
12. Direct the establishment of adequate property inventory records and ensure the security of school property.
13. Implement the School Board policies, state statutes and federal regulations as they pertain to the assigned school.
14. Monitor the effective operation of the school food service program.
15. Supervise the preparation and maintenance of accurate and timely reports and records.
16. Provide a safe, positive and creative environment for optimum growth and development of all stakeholders.

Student Support Services

1. Establish school guidelines and enforce district guidelines for proper student conduct with implementation of disciplinary procedures and policies that ensure a safe and orderly environment.
2. Facilitate a program of family and community involvement.
3. Supervise the MTSS program and services to ensure that individual student educational and developmental needs are met.

1. Establish procedures to be used in the event of school crisis and/or civil disobedience and provide leadership in the event of such happenings.
2. Coordinate the supervision of all extracurricular programs at the assigned school.
3. Approve all school-­-sponsored activities and maintain a calendar of all school events.
4. Maintain visibility and accessibility on the school campus.
5. Attend school-­-related activities and events.

Personal/Professional Employee Qualities

1. Participate in district-wide meetings and other meetings and activities appropriate for professional development.
2. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with parents, students, teachers and the community.
3. Model effective listening and positive interaction skills.
4. Model and maintain high standards of professional conduct.
5. Set high goals and standards for self, others and the organization.
6. Keep abreast of trends and changes in educational programs and procedures.
7. Participate in developing the strategic plan, school calendar, staffing plan and other district-­-level activities as required.

Leadership

1. Provide leadership in the school improvement process, implementation of the school improvement plan and the School P-16 Council.
2. Promote the vision and mission of the district.
3. Establish a vision and mission for the school in collaboration with key stakeholders.
4. Exercise proactive leadership in promoting the vision and mission of the district.
5. Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to guide individuals and groups to task accomplishment.
6. Access district and community resources to meet school needs.
7. Anticipate problems and difficult situations and plan appropriately to handle them.
8. Act quickly to stop possible breaches of safety, ineffective procedures and/or interference with operations.
9. Provide recognition and celebration for staff, student and school accomplishment.
10. Build teams to accomplish plans, goals and priorities.
11. Promote and market the school and its priorities.

Student Growth and Achievement

1. Ensure that student growth and achievement are continuous and appropriate
2. Establish and maintain a positive collaborative relationship with the students’ families to increase student achievement.

Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

A Master's Degree or higher (with a major in Educational Administration/Leadership from an accredited four-year institution).

Possess or be eligible for Mississippi licensure in educational administration.

Successful experience as an assistant principal, principal, instructional director, and/or an instructional coach required; Successful experience as a principal in a Title I school preferred.

At least five (5) years successful teaching experience required.

Candidated selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.

The Quitman County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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