Colbert County is Hiring a Possible Principal Near Tuscumbia, AL
JOB DESCRIPTION
Principal
QUALIFICATIONS
Alabama Certification in Administration and Supervision
Job experience preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
REPORTS TO
Superintendent
SUPERVISES
All personnel serving in the assigned school
JOB GOAL
To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school
Plans, organizes and directs the implementation of all school activities
Keeps the Superintendent informed of the school’s activities and problems
Prepares and administers the school budget and supervises school finances
Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school’s administration
Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and regulations by the school’s staff and students
Lead in the development, determination or appropriateness, and monitoring of the instructional program
Schedules classes within established guidelines to meet student needs
Approves the master schedule
Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum
Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to the due process rights of students
Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, and attends school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events
Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students
Supervises all professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and support personnel assigned to the school
Assists in recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating the school’s professional staff
Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their development, as appropriate
Evaluate and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performance
Recommends, according to established procedures, the removal of a teacher whose work is unsatisfactory
Makes arrangements for special conferences between parents and teachers
Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant
Plans and supervises fire drills, tornado drills, and an emergency preparedness program
Provides for adequate inventories on school property and for the security and accountability of that property
Participates in principals’ meetings, and such other meetings as are required or appropriate
Establishes and maintains relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs; to interpret Board policies and administrative directives; and to discuss and resolve individual student problems
Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as directed by the superintendent
Delegates authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by higher authority
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Terms of employment shall be consistent with the law relating to employment by a school system in the State of Alabama. Ten, eleven, or twelve-month year, with a salary scale established by the Board for this position.
SALARY
Salary in accordance with Board approved State Salary Schedule.
EVALUATION
The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.