Principal, Education Administration

Upper Arlington City Schools

Job Description Position:
High School Principal

Reports to:

Director of Secondary Education Employment Status:
Regular/Full-time FLSA Status:
Exempt Salary:
Level VI Administrative Salary Schedule, Commensurate with Experience

Provides visionary educational leadership at the high school level to certificated and classified team members and facilitates an educational setting that promotes a positive learning experience for all high school students.

NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance.

• Master's degree (M.A.) or higher from an accredited college or university
• A Valid State of Ohio certification/license
• Five to ten years of successful classroom teaching and building administration experience
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of Ohio school law
• Ability to lead and motivate staff and students
• Teaching experience at the 7-12 level
• Knowledge of overall instructional technology
• Knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software

• Ensure the safety of students
• Direct the activities of school staff members
• Implement and monitor all Board policies and regulations
• Supervise the operations of the buildings, grounds, and other school property
• Establish and maintain a positive public relations program
• Direct, oversee, supervise, and evaluate the instructional and guidance programs and the work schedule for all assigned personnel
• Establish guidelines for proper student conduct, attire, and discipline
• Monitor and resolve problems with student attendance
• Plan and supervise fire and tornado drills and other emergency preparedness programs
• Recommend to the Superintendent continuation or non‑continuation of employment of teaching staff
• Conduct regular staff meetings
• Attend special events, functions, and athletic events
• Oversee the maintenance of records and controls in the funds of the school activity account
• Supervise the maintenance of student records
• Supervise and evaluate classroom teachers, classified staff, School Counselors, Assistant Principal, and Athletic Director
• Organize, administer, and direct all student activities
• Responsible for the requisition of supplies, textbooks, equipment, and other necessary materials
• Prepare and submit the building budgetary request
• Monitor the expenditure of funds
• Responsible for the registration, assignment, promotion, and/or retention of all students
• Establish a procedure for the withdrawal of students from the school
• Review teacher lesson plans
• Direct and coordinate the classified staff assigned to the high school
• Oversee the recording and reporting of all building employee leaves
• Schedule educational assemblies for the student population
• Supervise the development of the curriculum, in cooperation with the staff and the Superintendent
• Utilize the Ohio High School Standards as a guide for program development and evaluation
• Oversee staff assignments and assist in the development of the master schedule
• Counsel students regarding their academic, social, and personal problems in cooperation with School Counselors
• Respond to and appropriately handle complaints of parents
• Coordinate custodial service at the high school with the maintenance supervisor
• Cooperate with juvenile court authorities and other law and social enforcement agencies
• Appraise the performance of teachers through class visits and conferences for the purpose of improving instruction, and assisting teachers with any problems
• Inform teachers and other employees regarding the purposes and policies of the school
• Plan and schedule school events
• Prepare all reports and maintain such records as required by school law, regulation, or request of the Superintendent
• Assist in the selection, retention, and promotion of certified and non‑certified personnel assigned to the high school
• Develop and enforce policies regarding proper…