High School Principal (12 Month)

Tallassee City Schools

Tallassee High School

Principal Job Description

Qualifications: Class A, Educational Administrator Certificate

Experience: Three years of administrative experience

The Principal reports to the Superintendent and is responsible for the operation and management of all activities and functions at the school and for developing positive school-community relations, including contact with parents, community groups, other educational agencies, school officials, and the general public.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and the Tallassee City Schools High School Principal Salary Matrix.

• Housing Requirement: Applicants must be willing to relocate within a 12-mile radius of Tallassee High School within one year of hire.

Duties:

• Promotes a safe and positive environment for optimum growth and development for everyone in the school

• Encourages faculty and staff to participate in the decision-making process

• Promotes the implementation of a school-focused in-service training program that addresses staff needs and school/district goals

• Coordinates the implementation and responsible for the supervision of the instructional program

• Facilitates the appropriate and equitable use of facilities, instructional materials, and equipment

• Provides for a school-level facility and maintenance program and coordinates this effort with the district

• Prioritizes the allocation and use of human and material resources with the advice and counsel of departmental/educational team leaders and central office staff and procures instructional materials and equipment to carry out the educational program of the school

• Coordinates and supervises the functions of all school faculty and staff members

• Provides direction, supervision, and leadership to the assistant principal, enabling a team approach to school management

• Serves as the school’s community relations agent throughout the school district and the community

• Coordinates and provides leadership for the implementation of a comprehensive school-level planning and resource management system

• Advises the superintendent of staff needs

• Participates in the interview and selection of all personnel

• Plans and conducts orientation programs for new staff

• Recommends personnel for promotion, tenure, or dismissal

• Prepares and implements teacher duty assignments

• Maintains student discipline, attendance, grade reporting, records, etc.

• Protects teachers from unreasonable demands of parents; respects the professional judgment of teachers

• Directs and supervises the collection and proper accounting of school money

• Maintains current inventory of all school properties

• Maintains liaison with community law enforcement and welfare agencies

• Evaluate certified and classified personnel

• Coordinates the lunchroom program and ensures full compliance with all regulations

• Responsible for all reports to be turned in to the central office, state department of education, and other agencies promptly

• Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communications

• Provides the necessary leadership to implement a co-curriculum program that emphasizes academic, recreational, social, and/or athletic interest-focused activities suitable for the student developmental levels of the school

• Attends all board meetings

• Performs other such duties as required and/or assigned by the Superintendent

Other Requirements

• Adhere to all policies and procedures as set forth by both the Alabama State

Department of Education and Tallassee City Schools

• Communicate effectively with the public, staff members, students, parents, administrators, and other contact persons using tact and good judgment

• Follow attendance, punctuality, and proper dress rules

• Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters

• Model and maintain high ethical standards

• Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities

• Maintain expertise in the assigned area to fulfill project goals and objectives

• Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase skills and proficiency related to assignment

• Respond to inquiries and concerns promptly

• Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member

• Demonstrate support for the school system and its goals and priorities

• Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement

• Prepare all required reports and maintain all appropriate records

• Ability to understand English in both written and oral forms and related instructions to solve problems

Tallassee City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Tessie Williams, Section 504/Title IX Coordinator, at 308 King Street, 334-283-5675.