Position Title

High School Principal

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$130k-$145k

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:  

1. At least 10 years of successful experience in teaching and school administration

2. A Master's Degree or higher

3. Certification: School Building Leader

REPORTS TO:                                  Superintendent of Schools

SUPERVISES:                                  Assistant Principal(s)

                                                          Teaching Staff

                                                           Support Staff

                                                           Substitute Teaching and Support Staff

WORKS COOPERATIVELY WITH:   Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

                                                           Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations

                                                           Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

                                                           Principals

                                                           Directors

                                                           Supervisors

                                                           Standards Leaders

 

JOB GOAL: To administer and supervise High School programs and activities by use of leadership, supervisory and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Administer and enforce all provisions of law, Commissioner’s Regulations and Board Policies pertaining to all facets of the educational program of the high school.

2. Exert leadership in the development, revision and evaluation of the curriculum.

3. To meet the educational needs of our community.

4. Prepare the school building budget, administer allocations and monitor expenses.

5. Assist in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning and evaluating of the school’s teaching and support staff.

6. Assume responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant.

7. Maintain and control funds generated by student activities.

8. Plan, organize and direct the implementation of all school activities.

9. Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school building.

10. Work cooperatively with staff members to develop an effective staff development program.

11. Act as liaison between school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life.

12. Provide continuous feedback on building issues to the Superintendent of Schools.

 

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

1. Regulations   

• Establish guidelines for high standards of student conduct and maintaining discipline, according to the due process of the rights of the student.

• Assume responsibility for the attendance, health and safety of students.

• Keep abreast of trends, developments, Education law, Court Decisions and Board Regulations, as they pertain to education and the school operation.

2. Curriculum Development

• Maintain an awareness of factors outside the school which affect the school development program.
• Develop an education plan for meeting the needs of the school community.
• Solicit input from staff members to effect curriculum change.
• Serve as a member of the District Curriculum Council.
• Utilize all resources of the school system and the community in developing an effective educational program.
• Keep abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.

3. Budget

• Initiate the building budget process by soliciting input from the teaching staff.

• Prepare the budget for submission, citing priorities and justifications.

• Administer budget allocations and monitor expenditures in accordance with District procedure.

4. Teaching and Support Staff

• Participate in the hiring and evaluation of teaching and support staff.

• Orient new staff members and assist in their development as appropriate.

• Conduct conferences and meetings with appropriate staff to keep them

• Informed of policy changes, new programs and the like.

• Attend social events which recognize staff achievement or increase staff morale.

• Supervise and maintain accurate records as they pertain to performance and attendance of staff. 

• Recommend the remediation of staff members whose work is unsatisfactory to establish procedures.

5. School Plant

• Assume responsibility of providing students and teachers with supplies and equipment which will ensure a safe classroom environment.

• Work cooperatively with fire inspectors and insurance representatives to ensure that all areas of the building are safe and secure.

• Plan and supervise fire drills and an emergency preparedness program.

6. Student Funds

• Approve constitution of all students activities in accordance with Education Law and Board Regulations.

• Recommend staff for appointment as student activity advisors.

• Supervise student activity funds in accordance with Education Law and Board Regulations.

7. Student Activities

• Administer and supervise the daily operation of student activities in conjunction with Student Activity Advisors.

• Attend special events on a rotating administrator basis which recognizes student achievement and promotes participation.

• Conduct conferences and meetings with students on issues of mutual concern.

• Keep the Superintendent, staff and board members informed of student activities, problems and achievements.

8. Community

• Establish and maintain favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals.

• Foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs.

• Interpret board policies and administrative directives.

• Discuss and resolve individual student problems.

• Be reasonably visible and accessible to the community.

9. School Climate

• Involve staff in problem solving by developing consensus on issues.

• Be supportive to staff on controversial but rational issues.

• Be visible and accessible to staff and students.

• Delegate authority to staff in establishing climate building techniques.

• Budget school time to provide for the efficient conduct of school instruction and business.

• Provide leadership in moments of school crisis and civil disobedience.

Job Category

Administrator

Job Location

Frontier High School

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