Job Description

Title:   HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Primary Function:

Assume responsibility for all elements in the development, leadership, and operation of the high school (Grades 9-12) and support the priorities of the strategic plan. Lead by establishing a culture for continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold a postgraduate professional license in school administration and shall have completed those courses at the graduate level that are pertinent to the assignment
• Have at least 3 years of effective school administrative experience
• Have demonstrated professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel, students, parents, and members of the community
• Possess knowledge and effective skills in curriculum development, instructional practices, and interpretation of test data
• Possess high moral standards and integrity

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for the instructional program
• Establish a professional learning culture through a solid foundation of shared mission, vision, values, and goals
• Foster a positive school climate that promotes student learning and the priorities of the strategic plan
• Monitor and assess student progress
• Ensure appropriate student conduct consistent with school standards and division policies
• Provide staff leadership, development, and training
• Supervise and evaluate staff
• Provide effective management of the physical plant, financial accounts, instructional materials, and equipment
• Resolve conflicts and manage crises
• Exhibit effective human relations and communication skills
• Develop positive school-community relations
• Interpret the school's instructional program to parents and the community
• Develop and implement an annual operating plan for the school which includes contributions by the staff, parents, students, and community members
• Develop and meet personal and professional goals from an established list of possible target areas
• Develop and meet goals based on annual superintendent initiatives
• Assist in the development, revision, and evaluation of curriculum
• Attend special events held to recognize student achievement; attend school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reports to:

Chief Academic Officer (CAO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Director of School Leadership

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

1/13/2025