School Principal

Job Title: High School Principal

Rome Free Academy, a vibrant school community of over 1,500 students, seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as its Principal.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader dedicated to fostering academic excellence, enhancing and promoting a positive school culture, and empowering both students and staff to achieve their fullest potential.

Responsibilities:

• Instructional Leadership and Curriculum Implementation:
• Provide leadership in the development, implementation, alignment, and continuous improvement of instructional programs.
• Recommend personnel needs of the school, including staffing decisions.
• Assign staff to positions, classes, and duties that promote student learning and effective school operations.
• Conduct classroom visitations, observations, and conferences with teachers to support instructional achievement and improvement at all levels.
• Lead and facilitate staff development meetings and professional learning opportunities.
• Analyze student achievement data and collaborate with staff to set goals and refine instructional strategies in alignment with district priorities.
• Business and Budget Management:
• Collaborate with staff to determine educational goals and priorities for the school year.
• Develop and manage the school's budget within Board of Education allocations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and oversee school expenditures.
• Ensure that teachers and staff have the necessary resources, materials, equipment, and facilities to effectively implement the curriculum.
• Supervise extracurricular accounts and student funds.
• Prepare necessary reports for the District Office and complete required state forms and reports.
• Community Engagement:
• Foster understanding and support for school programs by maintaining open communication with students, families, and the broader community.
• Utilize Enews releases, information meetings, and other communication channels to engage stakeholders in school goals and achievements.
• Work with families to strengthen school-home partnerships and promote programs that support student success.
• Personnel and Staff Management:
• Recruit, select, and recommend skilled personnel to meet the school's needs.
• Assign faculty and staff to positions and responsibilities that align with their strengths and promote student learning and social-emotional growth and development.
• Supervise and evaluate Assistant Principals, faculty, and support staff, providing mentorship and feedback for professional growth.
• Make recommendations regarding staff appointments, tenure, and dismissal, ensuring alignment with district policies and practices.
• Student Management and Efficient Building Control:
• Implement the district's behavioral policies, and procedures in collaboration with the teaching and support staff.
• Work with the Assistant Principals, Building Teams, and parents to address student discipline issues and ensure consistent application of the Code of Conduct.
• Create and maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment where all students can succeed.
• Building Organization:
• Oversee the creation of the Master Schedule, student registration, and assignment of homerooms.
• Organize school procedures for the opening of school, including updating administrative and student handbooks.
• Coordinate safety programs, attendance policies, examination schedules, and related administrative functions.
• Supervise and manage the completion of reports required by District Administration and the State Department of Education.
• Ensure the building is well-maintained and safe, working with Operations and Management Departments to address physical and environmental concerns.
• Review and approve all requests for the use of the building by outside organizations.
• Student Services and Activities:
• Recommend the establishment of new clubs, student organizations, and extracurricular activities that enhance the student experience and inclusion.
• Perform additional duties as required or assigned by the superintendent or her cabinet team to support the success of the school.