Substitute Principal

Serves as the instructional and organizational leader of the local elementary, middle, or high school.

Responsibilities

• Sets the general tone of the school
• Coordinates parent groups such as P.T.S.A. and the School Advisory Committee
• Represents the school to the community at large
• Works with the assistant principal, counselors, and faculty to establish and maintain an educational program consistent with the District’s philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Prepares budgets for the general school account
• Approves and supervises all expenditures within the school; signs checks, vouchers, and purchase orders
• Assumes responsibility for the financial solvency of the school
• Interviews, recommends employment, supervises, and evaluates all school personnel
• Establishes rules and regulations for proper student conduct that are consistent with the policies of the Board and maintains student discipline
• Assesses the strengths of the school, identifies the weaknesses, and takes supportive or corrective action as the situation demands
• Prepares 5-year projections for periodic evaluations, defining goals and redefining objectives commensurate with changes in the school population
• Oversees maintenance and general upkeep of the school facility and grounds
• Maintains professional growth through reading, participation in professional organizations and/or activities
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Education
• Must hold or be eligible for the appropriate Georgia Leadership Certification in the area of Educational Leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of successful experience in public school administration and/or supervision plus a minimum of 3 years successful experience as a classroom teacher required
• Classroom experience at the same level as posted position preferred

Skills

• Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive learning in the school
• Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and to observe, listen, and provide leadership which results in the best possible teaching and learning atmosphere
• Ability to manage financial, material, and human resources effectively
• Proven ability to make recommendations on various topics, detailed, controversial, simple, or complex
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives
• Ability to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive information
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

Normal office and school environment

Physical Demands

Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment