Job Description

Title:   PRINCIPAL - YORK RIVER ACADEMY

Position Type: Exempt

Primary Function:

Responsible for all elements in the development and operation of the Division’s charter school, Virtual High School, and alternative education programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Holds a postgraduate professional license in school administration and shall have completed those courses at the graduate level that are pertinent to the assignment; prior school administrative experience.

Necessary and Special Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the operations of a public school system.
• Proven leadership skills with faculty and students; possesses high moral standards and integrity.
• Ability to working effectively with school personnel, students, parents, and members of the community.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to plan, organize, and facilitate the instructional programs; ability to oversee all aspects of instruction.
• Ability to resolve student conflicts with tact and professionalism; ability to manage crises.
• Sufficient mobility to perform hall and school ground monitoring activities.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership for the instructional program; provides staff leadership, development, and training; supervises and evaluates staff.
• Fosters a positive school climate that promotes student learning; monitors and assesses student progress; ensures appropriate student conduct consistent with school standards and division policies.
• Provides effective management of the physical plant, financial accounts, instructional materials, and equipment.
• Resolves conflicts and manages crises; exhibits effective human relations and communication skills.
• Develops positive school-community relations; interprets the school's instructional program to students, parents, and the community.
• Develops and implements an educational operating plan for the school which includes contributions by the staff, parents, students, and community members.
• Develops and meets personal and professional goals from an established list of possible target areas; develops and meets goals based on annual superintendent initiatives.
• Provides leadership for the operation of the Individual Student Alternative Education Program; coordinates and supervises alternative educational programs.
• Provides leadership for the operation of the Virtual High School.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to:

Chief Academic Officer (CAO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Terms of Employment:

Twelve months a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of licensed personnel.

6/1/2005