Principal Pool 26-27 School Year

Purpose

To provide leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of the School to promote the educational development and achievement of students by Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, this position involves developing and administering school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives, providing leadership and direction to staff about the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, promoting a safe and conducive school environment, ensuring implementation of Board policies and procedures, and coordinating with the central office in various human resource matters.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff about the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
• Ensures that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all student activities, attendance and records as required by law.
• Covers the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
• Collaborates with the central office in recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
• Organizes and conducts regular meetings with teachers for continuing development of instructional techniques.
• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees following the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement, and continued employment.
• Organizes and manages the school's budgetary and financial affairs in a way consistent with school district policies.

  Additional Duties

  Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

  Equipment

  Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

  Travel Requirements

  Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

  Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

  Works in standard office and school building environments.

  Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles and behavioral management methods.
  • Knowledge of School curriculum and concepts related to the assigned area.
  • Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision.
  • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
  • Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
  • Ability to develop and implement projects.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
  • Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation concerning leadership, performance, and professional growth.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

  Certification/License Qualifications

  • NC State Certification is required for the position.
  • Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

  Education

  • Bachelor's and Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
  • Sixth year, doctorate, or other planned program in a related field preferred.

  Experience

  • Extensive successful teaching experience at the High School level, preferably in more than one subject area and grade level.
  • Successful administrative experience at the High School level is preferred.

  FLSA Status

  Exempt