Principal, Education Administration

Location: Notasulga

PRINCIPAL

Qualifications

* Master's degree from an accredited educational institution.

* Certification in Educational Leadership, School Principal or Professional School Principal, or Administration and Supervision.

* Minimum of five (5) years of successful administrative experience.

* Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

Reports to:

Superintendent

Contract:

240 Days

Job Description /Performance Responsibilities:

* Manage and administer the development, implementation, and assessment of the instructional program at the assigned school.

* Use current research, performance data, and feedback from students, teachers, parents, and community to make decisions related to improvement of instruction and student performance.

* Coordinate program planning with system instructional staff.

* Manage the selection of textbooks, materials, and equipment.

* Manage and administer the testing program for the school.

* Direct the development of the master schedule and assign teachers according to identified needs.

* Facilitate the horizontal and vertical articulation of curriculum within the school, as well as between the school and its feeder system.

* Interview and select qualified personnel to be recommended for employment.

* Supervise assigned personnel, conduct annual performance appraisals, and make recommendations for appropriate employment action.

* Establish job assignments for school-site administrators, teachers, and support personnel for special projects.

* Develop and administer duty rosters for certified and non-certified staff as required.

* Supervise the operation and management of all activities and functions at the assigned school.

* Develop positive school/community relations and act as liaison between the school and community.

* Coordinate plant safety and facility inspections.

* Coordinate all maintenance functions.

* Coordinate and supervise transportation services.

* Manage and supervise the school's financial resources including the preparation and disbursement of the school budget and internal accounts, and fixed assets.

* Establish and manage student accounting and attendance procedures at the assigned school.

* Supervise the school food service program at the assigned school including the free and reduced price food service program requirements.

* Communicate, through the proper channels, to keep the Superintendent informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature.

* Implement School Board policy, state statutes, and federal regulations.

* Supervise the preparation and maintenance of accurate and timely reports and records.

* Establish guidelines for proper student conduct and implement disciplinary procedures and policies that ensure a safe and orderly environment.

* Establish procedures to be used in the event of school crises and/or civil disobedience and provide leadership in the event of such happenings.

* Coordinate the supervision and management of all extracurricular and athletic programs.

* Attend school-related activities and events.

* Manage and administer professional development through job-embedded training, in-service and other activities.

* Model and maintain high standards of professional conduct.

* Provide leadership in the school improvement process and the implementation of the school improvement plan.

* Establish a vision and mission for the school in collaboration with key stakeholders.

* Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.