27-28 Principal - High School

About the role

Under administrative supervision, serving in an assigned high school, this position is responsible for providing strategic direction and overseeing the execution of all plans and activities of the district’s curriculum, ensuring student learning experiences are consistent with the mission and instructional goals of the district.

Responsibilities

• Directs the day-to-day activities of building staff; duties include hiring, training, counseling, evaluating staff performance, and recommending disciplining and/or discharging of staff.
• Prepares and administers building budget(s).
• Oversees procurement of books, supplies, materials and equipment ensuring expenditures are within approved budget(s).
• Maintains current knowledge of best practices, trends and new developments in high school curriculum, instruction and building administration.
• Recommends and implements changes to operations and instructional strategies as necessary.
• Ensures departmental staff maintains required credentials and facilitates ongoing development opportunities aligning with district strategies and objectives.
• Oversees maintenance of accurate personnel, student and fiscal records; protects confidentiality; ensures required documentation and reports are complete.
• Establishes and maintains communication with central office administrators, building staff, students, parents and others; articulates and promotes the vision and mission of the building.
• Creates a positive and cooperative atmosphere that encourages and motivates students and staff; promotes positive school‑community relations by communicating school messages to parents and community members; responds to parental and community inquiries timely and courteously; encourages parental participation in school activities; provides support to parent organizations and maintains visibility with students, parents and the community.
• Tracks student achievement and progress toward instructional goals and objectives; initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Works cooperatively with intervention assistance team, guidance counselors, student safety resource coordinator, and others to implement initiatives to decrease student drop‑out rates, increase academic success and ensure students achieve appropriate grade level.
• Monitors school building areas to ensure safe conditions and compliance with Federal, state and local health and safety standards.
• Develops and executes the building’s emergency and crisis plans, including fire/emergency drills.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes assigned grade level activities.
• Supports implementation of after‑school activities and events by attending activities/events and ensuring acceptable student behavior at all school‑sanctioned/sponsored activities/events.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, administration or a related field required at time of appointment.
• Experience: Two (2) or more years of experience as an assistant principal, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Licensure/Certification: State of Ohio Principal license (Grades 5‑12).

Knowledge

• Considerable knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and district policies related to assigned functions.
• Considerable knowledge of curriculum development and implementation.
• Considerable knowledge of student information systems and learning platforms.
• Considerable knowledge of laws related to student rights, teacher contracts, discipline, and special education.

Skills

• Computer proficiency.
• Interpersonal communication.
• Conflict management and resolution.
• Budget management.

Abilities

• Ability to make informed and timely decisions to address a variety of issues and concerns.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work productively with all levels of district staff, students, parents, and the general public.
• Ability to develop and foster positive working relationships.
• Ability to handle difficult situations in a tactful, courteous, and respectful manner.
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to create and maintain various departmental records, documents, and reports.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to provide guidance, train and review the work of assigned staff.