Hilltop Needmore Elementary School

POSITION PURPOSE:

Serves as a member of the school administrative team and assists the principal in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of best practices to ensure the academic growth of all students;
• Extensive knowledge of school-based management, curriculum, organizational patterns, school operations, and student services;
• Extensive knowledge of the evaluation process of professional staff;
• Considerable knowledge of computer skills, specifically, e-mails, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and instructional technology;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to complete complex tasks and minimize errors with attention to detail;
• Ability to maintain a highly motivated staff by providing a healthy and safe work environment and by communicating with employees in an honest, fair, and timely manner using sound judgment;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in School Administration;
• Three years previous teaching experience.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License for School Administrator
  - Principal;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in or supporting high needs schools;
• Knowledge of and experience with the North Carolina Education Evaluation System (NCEES) for evaluating professional staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: