Position opens March 1, 2025.  Will work with successful applicant on start date, no later than July 1, 2025.

Must have Principal's Certificte to be considered for this position.

CLASS TITLE:       PRINCIPAL     

PRIMARY  FUNCTION:  To provide visionary leadership for academic achievement by:

Demonstrating Professional Leadership           Assessing and Communicating Learning Results

Demonstrating Knowledge of Content              Reflecting/Evaluating Teaching/Learning

Designing and Planning Instruction                  Collaborating with Colleagues/Parents/Others

Creating and Maintaining Learning Climate      Engaging in Professional Development

Implementing and Managing Instruction           Demonstrating Implementation of Technology

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and the School SBDM Council.

• Communicates effectively the vision and mission of the school/district to staff, parents, students, and community members.

• Communicates progress toward the vision and mission to all stakeholders.

• Involves the community in school/district in improvement efforts.

• Shapes the educational programs, plans, and activities according to the vision.

• Develops comprehensive improvement plan in which objectives and strategies to achieve the vision and goals are clearly articulated.

• Uses assessment data related to student learning to develop the school/district vision and goals.

• Uses relevant demographic data pertaining to students and their families in developing the school/district mission and goals.

• Identifies, clarifies and addresses barriers to student learning and achieving the vision.

• Monitors, evaluates and revises the vision, mission, and improvement plans.

• Promotes professional development which focuses on student learning consistent with the school/district vision and goals.

• Acknowledges the responsibilities and contributions of each individual.

• Promotes high expectations for self, student, and staff performance.

• Promotes use of technology as a tool in teaching and learning.

• Promotes multiple opportunities to learn for all students.

• Designs, implements, evaluates and refines curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular programs.

• Bases curriculum decisions, school culture and climate on research; expertise of teachers, and the recommendations of learned societies.

• Assesses student learning using a variety of techniques.

• Employs a variety of supervisory and evaluation models.

• Monitors pupil personnel programs to ensure that needs of students and their families are met.

• Participates in professional organizations and activities.

• Promotes leadership potential in colleagues.

• Shares educational materials, information, ideas with colleagues. (Writes for publications, presents at conferences, and provides professional development)

• Uses knowledge of learning, teaching, and student development to make informed management decisions.

• Designs and manages operational procedures to maximize opportunities for successful learning.

• Effectively manages contractual agreements related to the school/district.

• Monitors the school/district plant, equipment, and support systems so they are operated safely, efficiently, and effectively.

• Confronts and resolves problems in a timely manner.

• Aligns financial, human, and material resources to the goals of school/district.

• Shares responsibility to maximize ownership and accountability.

• Uses effective problem-framing and problem-solving skills.

• Uses communication skills effectively.

• Manages fiscal resources of the school/district responsibly, efficiently, and effectively.

• Creates and maintains a safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing school environment.

• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of school records.

• Makes high visibility, active involvement, and communication with the larger community priority.

• Establishes partnerships with area businesses, institutions of higher education, and community groups to strengthen programs and support school goals.

• Integrates youth family services with school/district programs.

• Recognizes and values diversity and considers diversity in developing learning experiences.

• Provides opportunities for staff to develop collaborative skills.

• Develops and maintains effective media relations.

• Demonstrates values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higher levels of performance.

• Accepts responsibility for school/district operations.

• Considers the impact of one’s administrative practices on others.

• Protects the rights and confidentiality of students and staff.

• Recognizes and respects the legitimate authority of others.

• Examines and considers the prevailing values of the diverse school/district community.

• Expects that others in the school/district community will demonstrate integrity and exercise ethical behavior.

• Opens the school/district to public scrutiny.

• Fulfills legal and contractual obligations and operates the school within the framework of policies, laws and regulations enacted by local, state and federal authorities.

• Applies laws and procedures fairly, wisely, and considerately.

• Influences the larger political, social, economic, cultural environment in which the school/district operates.

• Communicates with the school/district community concerning trends, issues, and potential changes in the environment in which the school operates.

• Instructs and supervises students in the ethical and legal use of technology.

• The principal uses technology to support instruction; access and manipulate date; enhance professional growth and productivity; communicate and collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community; and conduct research.

• Treats all individuals with fairness, dignity and respect.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Maintains a professional and appropriate appearance.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

• Adheres to the professional code of ethics.

   

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

   

  -Valid State Teacher Certificate (Preferred)

  -Appropriate Administrative Certificate

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.