High School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS

• Pennsylvania Principal’s Certificate
• Five years’ successful teaching experience; prior administrative experience preferred
• Motor vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation
• All pre-employment requisites as deemed necessary
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOAL

The secondary principal coordinates, directs, supervises and plans with the professional and support staff in order to implement District policies and programs which ensure effective and efficient learning for all students in a positive school climate. He/she should possess strong organizational, interpersonal and managerial skills, as well as a strong understanding of the developmental states of children and procedures for curriculum implementation. This is a line position with reporting authority directly to the Superintendent, with a staff relationship to the Assistant Superintendent and the Business Administrator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Direct – All professional, office and instruction support service staff assigned to building; also, the Assistant Principals and Athletic Director.
• Indirect – All maintenance and food service support service staff assigned to building.

• Plans, directs, supervises and assesses activities that promote effective programs of study and student management that meet the needs of all students while striving for maximum achievement.
• Oversees and coordinates professional and support service staff so that an effective team is established which works toward a unified goal of an effective program in a positive atmosphere within a safe, attractive, physical plant.
• Develops a flexible schedule which enables students to meet core course requirements as well as pursue individual aspirations.
• Coordinates extracurricular and interscholastic activities, including PIAA regulations that enhance the school program
• Facilitates positive parent/school/community relations through a variety of activities and home/school communications.
• Actively recruits, interviews, recommends and orients (induct) new professional and support service staff. An integral part of this function is continuous in-service to help enhance job performance
• Develops an effective budget, based on District policies, that reflects not only the needs of students and staff, but also efficient inventory and ordering of materials.
• Supervises observes and evaluates all professional and designated support service staff.
• Determines appropriate areas of responsibility to be delegated to professional and support staff. Inherent in this is the need to maintain a continued, open line of communication that keeps the principal and staff informed and abreast of all matters
• Collaborates with Assistant Principals on discipline issues.

• Communicates with parents/teachers who have individual requests and needs.
• Assumes supervisory responsibilities (hall duty, class coverage, bus/lunch duty), as needed.
• Distributes supplies and equipment.
• Attends meetings at a district, building and grade level, as well as committee and parent meetings.
• Reports and documents records and reports as well as verifies various forms (payroll, absence, etc.).
• Develops monthly, weekly written communications.
• Understands and complies with Federal, state and local regulations governing the public school entity.
• Coordinates after-school activities that enhance the school program.
• Develops a schedule, which enables students to meet state mandated subjects/programs.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the District Superintendent or his designee.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Must possess leadership skills
• Must possess communication skills
• Must possess management and organizational skills
• Must possess problem solving skills
• Must possess technology proficiencies

COMPETENCIES

• Organization
• Written/Oral Communication
• Detail Oriented
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Thoroughness
• Time Management

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 12-month position
• Compensation as per the District’s Act 93 Administrative Compensation Plan

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $101,970.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $101,970