Principal

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

PRINCIPAL

WORKING TITLE

Principal

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

School Site

LOCATION

School Site

PAY GRADE

Principal Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is not available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE:

Serves as the chief administrator of a school in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes increased student achievement and equitable outcomes for all students and the professional development of each staff member.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of best practices to ensure the academic growth of all students;
• Extensive knowledge of school-based management practices, curriculum, organizational patterns, school operations, and student services;
• Extensive knowledge of the evaluation process of staff;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps; Microsoft Teams;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide leadership and to supervise the planning, development, and establishment of new, modified, or improved programs, services, and activities;
• Ability to lead diverse staff in implementation of school district Strategic Plan;
• Ability to understand how to address achievement gaps and increase student achievement;
• Ability to complete complex tasks and minimize errors with attention to detail;
• Ability to maintain a highly motivated staff by providing a healthy and safe work environment and by communicating with employees in an honest, fair, and timely manner using sound judgment;
• Ability to independently resolve problems;
• Ability to organize information from multiple sources;
• Ability to handle confidential material;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; excellent public speaking and presentation skills;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in education administration from an accredited college or university;
• School-based leadership experience.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License for School Administrator-Principal;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of experience as a teacher or instructional support staff;
• Experience increasing student achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office and school environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  8/2024

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.