Principal

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

PRINCIPAL

 

WORKING TITLE

Principal

 

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

School Site

 

LOCATION

School Site

 

PAY GRADE

Principal Salary Schedule

 

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

 

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

 

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is not available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Serves as the chief administrator of a school in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes increased student achievement and equitable outcomes for all students and the professional development of each staff member.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of best practices to ensure the academic growth of all students;
• Extensive knowledge of school-based management practices, curriculum, organizational patterns, school operations, and student services;
• Extensive knowledge of the evaluation process of staff;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps; Microsoft Teams;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide leadership and to supervise the planning, development, and establishment of new, modified, or improved programs, services, and activities;
• Ability to lead diverse staff in implementation of school district Strategic Plan;
• Ability to understand how to address achievement gaps and increase student achievement;
• Ability to complete complex tasks and minimize errors with attention to detail;
• Ability to maintain a highly motivated staff by providing a healthy and safe work environment and by communicating with employees in an honest, fair, and timely manner using sound judgment;
• Ability to independently resolve problems;
• Ability to organize information from multiple sources;
• Ability to handle confidential material;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; excellent public speaking and presentation skills;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in education administration from an accredited college or university;
• School-based leadership experience.

 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License for School Administrator-Principal;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of experience as a teacher or instructional support staff;
• Experience increasing student achievement.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Planning: conceptualizes the broad goals of the school and plans accordingly to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program.

Strategic Coordination: ensures that the school program is compatible with the legal, financial and organizational structure of the school system. Defines the responsibilities and accountability of staff members and develops plans for interpreting the school program to the community.

Equitable and Respectful Environment: models and encourages an inclusive and respectful environment. Ensures equitable access to resources and opportunities for all students.

Enhancement of Personnel Skills: provides activities which facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhance the quality of the instructional program.

School Objectives: identifies the annual objectives for the instructional, extracurricular, and athletic programs of the school.

Curriculum Objectives: ensures that instr