Principal, High School

Bath County

Job Description

Job Title: Principal, High School

Department: Instruction

Reports To: Superintendent

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Leads, directs, coordinates, and evaluates instructional, administrative and other school programs and activities to include CTE Director. Performs the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Leads the development of school biennial plans and participates in the development of the division’s comprehensive plan. Develops and evaluates school programs to ensure conformance with federal, state and local standards. Collects and analyzes data to determine school needs and establish school goals and objectives to promote school improvement and student achievement.

1. Develops and coordinates educational programs through meetings with staff, review of teachers' activities, and issuance of directives.

1. Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning students’ educational and behavioral problems.

1. Works with school staff and community to develop and maintain an atmosphere conducive to teaching and learning.

1. Directs preparation of class schedules, cumulative records, and attendance reports.

1. Monitors the school building and grounds for safety and security, to include emergency procedures and preparation drills as defined by division policy and directives, as well as state and federal requirements.

1. Plans and directs building maintenance and custodian responsibilities. Assures the proper utilization, care, cleanliness and attractiveness of school buildings and grounds.

1. Develops and administers a school budget utilizing all available funds, aligned with audit requirements, division policy and directives, and state and federal requirements.

1. Ensures the maintenance of accurate bookkeeping and accounting of school funds.

1. Requisitions and allocates supplies, equipment, textbooks and other instructional materials as needed. Maintains an accurate inventory of school furnishings and equipment.

1. Develops and administers educational programs for students with mental or physical disabilities.
2. Establishes and maintains relationships with colleges, community organizations, and other schools to coordinate educational services.

1. Advises the central personnel office of staff needs, and participates in the recruitment, employment, assignment, promotion, transfer, nonrenewal, and dismissal of professional and classified personnel.

1. Supports the School Test Coordinator (STC) in the implementation of state and other assessment programs. Must use all test data to plan and evaluate instructional programs and interventions to promote student achievement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises and evaluates the performance of each member of the school faculty and staff (teachers, aides, clerical, custodial, food service, bus drivers and substitute teachers) and establishes individual programs for improvement consistent with the division's evaluation of personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's degree or equivalent.

Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents. At least three years of successful teaching experience and the attainment of continuing contract status.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries from students, parents, and the community. Ability to effectively present information to employees, administrators, school board and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to effectively solve problems.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Hold or be eligible for the Postgraduate Professional License with endorsement in Administration and Supervision PK-12 or Secondary Principal.

Hold a valid Virginia driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Twelve-month contract, July 1 – June 30.

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of administrative personnel.