What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Principal position at Northwestern High School?
Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility: Supervises and evaluates certified secondary staff, ensuring that the proper elements of instruction are implemented; coordinates the teacher supervision and evaluation processes with the assistant principals. Evaluates assistant principals and the activities director. Supervises secretarial, paraprofessional and custodial staff (in conjunction with Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds) in the performance of their duties. Manages staff and program improvement processes, as well as teacher Professional Development Plans. Evaluates all staff assigned to the building. Screens, interviews and recommends the selection of staff; including teachers and paraprofessionals; assigns the teaching staff. Assures the existence of a faculty participating decision-making process through the department chair structure. Manages all staff orientation processes. Manages and edits the staff handbook. Supervises police liaison services. Manages all building security and staff procedures, including evacuation and emergency plans. Coordinates the building and grounds maintenance program at the building level. Co-supervises custodial services within the building. Interprets policies related to faculty, staff and students. Responds to and resolves complaints and grievances of students, staff and parents. In the absence of the assistant principal, disciplines students. Develops building objectives and procedures to facilitate the delivery of programs, student discipline, scheduling and recordkeeping. Coordinates various District programs with the regular education program. Supervises athletic events, evening school functions, and attends school-related community events. Manages field trips, out-of-state trips, and related transportation requests. Manages school safety and security processes including crisis management procedures.
