Principal, Heards Ferry Elementary School

Principal, Heards Ferryt Elementary School

The Principal is responsible for the instructional and organizational leadership of one of our K-12 schools. This role serves as the school's advocate and works with all stakeholders to create a common vision for the school that best positions the school for success and engages students and their community. The principal also works with others to develop and execute a school improvement plan and allocates resources to continually improve student achievement.

The principal is also committed to building a talented team to create a safe, engaging learning environment.

Essential Duties

• Builds a common vision and executes a strategic plan that increases student achievement
• Drives instructional excellence
• Builds an environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement
• Builds a talented, aligned team focused on student achievement
• Manages school financial, physical, and personnel resources to support optimal instruction
• Serves as school's advocate and regularly communicates with all stakeholders
• Manages diverse opinions, ideologies, and expertise to achieve school vision and objectives
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Master's Degree in Education, Educational Administration or a related field

Certification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible for a Tier II Georgia Leadership Certificate

Will also consider, if valid, a renewable Tier I Georgia Leadership Certificate

Must enroll in a program that leads to Tier II Georgia Leadership certification within one year of hire

Must complete a program that leads to Tier II Georgia Leadership certification within three years of hire

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience, demonstrating progression of added responsibility in Education, Educational Administration or a related field required;
Minimum 3 years supervising others required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Proven track record of ability to take leadership and meet established objectives to create positive outcomes in the school environment

Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive learning in the school

Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues

Ability to manage financial, material, and human resources effectively

Proven ability to make recommendations on various topics, detailed, controversial, simple, or complex

Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate program goals and initiatives

Ability to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive information

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

Normal office and school environment

Physical Demands

Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone .TTY