Principal, High School Pool @ TBD - 2025-26 SY #2108

MT DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

PRINCIPAL, HIGH SCHOOL

Primary Function 

Serves as the educational leader and chief executive of the school.  Exercises responsibility for the organization and administration of the school, direction of the instructional and co-curricular programs, and operation of the school plant.  Serves as liaison to the community.

Directly Responsible to 

Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education

Supervision 

High School Vice Principal

Student and Community Services Coordinator

Supervises and evaluates assigned certificated and classified staff.

Major Responsibilities

1. Assures a safe environment in which the teaching and learning of students and staff can take place.

1. Serves as a role model in setting the direction of the school, ensuring that a continual cycle of inquiry based on the best practices in research is in progress.

1. Takes leadership in creating healthful human relationships which will provide a suitable climate for learning and teaching.

1. Develops with the community and the school faculty, a clear statement of instructional goals and/or objectives for the school consistent with the established educational goals of the district.

1. Assists teachers to establish standards of expected progress for individual students in designated areas of study, and to develop techniques for assessment of that progress, based upon district standards.

1. Cooperates with district administrative and supervisory personnel in curriculum development, articulation, research activities, student personnel problems, testing programs, and official reports.

1. Works cooperatively with other school and district administrators in the development of a coordinated program for students.

1. Provides supervision of all personnel assigned to the school site including part time employees and employees assigned to more than one site as well as volunteers assisting the school.

1. Provides for the evaluation of all personnel assigned to the school according to the district regulations.

1. Makes recommendations regarding the selection, retention, and promotion of personnel assigned to the school.

1. Administers the rules and regulations set down by the Board of Education and the district administration.

1. Establishes practices and procedures consistent with the provisions of the California Education Code, other related codes, and district policy.

1. Develops and maintains effective communication systems with staff, students, parents and the community.

1. Provides for the delegation of responsibilities to a member of the staff when absent from school.

1. Assists the school faculty in professional development.

1. Orients new faculty members to the school, the community, and the district. Works with the school staff to implement, assess, and up-grade the school's instructional program.

1. Develops, implements, and evaluates procedures with respect to pupil placement within the school.

1. Provides for appropriate procedures which will insure proper supervision of students in the school, on the campus, and on the bus before, during, and after school hours.

1. Establishes and implements emergency procedures.

1. Supervises attendance within the school.

1. Requires that complete and up-to-date cumulative records are kept in accordance with the California Education Code and district policies.

1. Manages resources effectively and appropriately including revenues and expenditures, personnel, facilities and equipment, and special programs.

1. Seeks outside funding sources and encourages staff to work cooperatively to acquire such funds.

1. Takes responsibility for the appropriate utilization of staff and special programs to meet the individual needs of students.

1. Encourages suitable and adequate student activities and organizations in the school, to develop the varying interests and abilities of the students; provides for the supervision of such activities and organizations.

1. Administers the provisions of the collectively bargained contracts.

1. Works cooperatively with the district administration to interpret general school and district policies and programs to the community.

1. Remains sensitive to local community sentiment and acts as a liaison between the local community, on the one hand, and the school and the District, on the other hand.

1. Works cooperatively with appropriate agencies and organizations in the community.

1. Encourages and fosters close relationships between the school staff and the parents.

1. is present on the school premises during school hours and a reasonable time before and after school hours, unless absent on school business or with the knowledge and permission of the district administration.

1. Attends job-related meetings and activities specified by the Assistant Superintendent.

1. Performs additional duties assigned by the Assistant Superintendent, as an adjunct to regular stated duties.

1. Performs those duties and responsibilities, including supervisory and advisory duties, as may be prescribed by the Superintendent.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

1. Ability to exhibit the qualities of leadership essential to the successful administration of a high school.

1. Ability to work with pupils and adults in a supervisory capacity.

1. Ability to exercise good judgment and tact.

1. Ability to cope with emergency situations.

1. Knowledge of basic elements of instruction.

1. Knowledge of effective employee supervision and evaluation procedures and techniques.

1. Knowledge of curriculum concepts and materials pertinent to high school education.

1. Knowledge of effective and grade level appropriate teaching strategies, curricular programs and materials.

1. Knowledge of effective student disciplinary and control procedures and practices.

1. Ability to speak and write effectively.

1. Ability to work effectively with all segments of the educational community and general public.

Education, Training and Experience

1. Post graduate work in school administration, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.

1. Successful experience as a classroom teacher.

1. Progressively responsible experience in providing leadership in a school or district setting.

1. Possession of an appropriate school administrative credential.

Adopted by the Board of Education  3/10/98

PRINHS

Salary : $154,840 - $199,530