Elementary School Principal

Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia's largest school district, seeks an exceptional and visionary Principal to lead a school community focused on academic excellence, student achievement, and continuous improvement. The Principal serves as the instructional leader of the school, fostering a culture of high expectations, collaboration, innovation, and respect for all students and staff.

Qualifications

• Hold Educational Leadership Tier II Certification at Level 6 or higher; OR
• Be eligible for a non-renewable Educational Leadership Tier II certificate while completing Educational Leadership Tier II program requirements at the Specialist level or higher leading to professional certification.
• Master's Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field (required).
• Specialist Degree or Doctoral Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience, preferably at the same school level as the administrative position being filled (required).
• Minimum of two (2) years of administrative leadership experience (preferred).

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of effective practices in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and child development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, district leaders, and educational stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in the use of instructional technology and data analysis tools.
• Ability to create and sustain a positive school culture focused on student success.

Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

• Provide visionary instructional leadership that promotes high levels of student achievement.
• Build, communicate, and sustain a shared school vision.
• Foster shared leadership and collaborative decision-making.
• Lead a professional learning community focused on continuous improvement.
• Utilize multiple sources of data to drive instructional decisions.
• Monitor curriculum implementation, instructional practices, and assessment systems.

School Climate and Culture

• Establish and sustain a positive, inclusive, and safe school climate.
• Address internal and external factors that impact school effectiveness.
• Create a learning environment built on high expectations, respect, and equity for all stakeholders.
• Effectively manage conflict and respond to crises in a timely manner.
• Promote shared responsibility and collective ownership of school success.

Human Resources Leadership

• Recruit, select, and retain high-quality teachers and staff.
• Support the induction and onboarding of new employees.
• Mentor novice teachers and emerging leaders.
• Provide meaningful professional learning and growth opportunities.
• Develop and sustain mentoring programs grounded in best practices.
• Foster staff engagement and retention through a supportive work environment.

Teacher Evaluation and Professional Growth

• Maintain a positive and growth-oriented evaluation culture.
• Demonstrate commitment to effective teacher evaluation practices.
• Document and assess teacher performance using multiple measures.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and district requirements regarding employee evaluation.

School Operations and Management

• Oversee daily school operations, facility maintenance, and safety initiatives.
• Utilize data to support and improve student achievement outcomes.
• Seek, allocate, and manage fiscal resources effectively.
• Coordinate and manage instructional and operational technology resources.
• Maintain responsible stewardship of school financial resources.

Communication and Community Relations

• Build strong partnerships with students, families, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, students, parents, and families.
• Engage community organizations and partners to support school goals.
• Serve as an ambassador for the school and Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Professionalism and Ethical Leadership

• Demonstrate the highest professional standards of educational leadership.
• Exhibit ethical decision-making and integrity in all actions.
• Serve as a role model for students, staff, and the community.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to support continuous improvement.

Student Achievement and School Success

• Maintain a relentless focus on academic excellence and student outcomes.
• Influence teaching quality and student learning through support, encouragement, and accountability.
• Establish, support, and sustain school-wide goals aligned to student achievement.
• Utilize data-driven practices to advance school performance and continuous improvement.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time.
• Required to talk, hear, stand, and walk.
• May be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to operate a motor vehicle in the performance of duties.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.