Principal, Education Administration

Position:
Contract Principal
Qualifications:

• Must hold valid Alabama Certification in the field of Educational Administration and Supervision from an accredited educational institution.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations.
• Have a vision for the educational needs of the 21st Century.
• Must have a strong educational background with a minimum of five (5) years teaching experience in public education.
• Administrative experience (preferred) or other equivalent experience as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.
• Have a proven ability to be an effective leader in consensus building, staff development, supervision and evaluation, budgeting, staff organization and utilization, and technology use for instructional and management purposes.
• Should possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Must have positive people skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to help supervise both large and small groups.
• Must be able to follow directives and help direct the focus of the total school program.
• Must provide evidence of professional development activities relating to current educational trends.
• Should be a proven instructional leader with successful experiences in curriculum development and assessment.
• Establish and maintain effective, professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
• Abide by the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics
• Valid Alabama Driver's License
• Should be able to provide proactive, team-oriented leadership characterized by integrity, intelligence, knowledge, professionalism, and enthusiasm.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Manage and administer the development, implementation, and assessment of the instructional program.
• Use current research, performance data, and feedback from students, teachers, parents, and community to make decisions related to improvement of instruction and student performance.
• Implement a strong curriculum-based environment following the State Course of Study.
• Promote high student achievement.
• Align school initiatives with system, state, and school goals.
• Direct the development of the master schedule and assign teachers according to identified needs.
• Interview and select qualified personnel to be recommended for employment.
• Supervise the operation and management of all activities and functions.
• Develop positive school/community relations and act as liaison between the school and community.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with parents, students, teachers, and the community.
• Access, analyze, interpret, and use data in the decision making process.
• Conduct staff meetings as needed to discuss policy changes, instructional programs, potential problems, and resolution of existing problems, etc.
• Facilitate professional development of school staff members.
• 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.
• Establish guidelines for proper student conduct and implement disciplinary procedures that ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Coordinate the supervision of all extracurricular programs.
• Manage and supervise the school’s athletic and student activity programs including the selection of club sponsors and coaches, approve all school-sponsored activities, etc.
• Maintain visibility and accessibility on the school campus.
• Attend school-related activities and events.
• Provide training opportunities and feedback to personnel at the assigned school.
• Maintain and model high standards of professional conduct.
• Provide leadership…