Principal; MAPS

Houston County Board of Education

Job Description Certified Positions

Job Title:

Principal Job Code: 610 Department/

Location:

School FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Director of School Operations Date:
November 8, 2005 Summary and relationship to the curriculum

This position ensures the effective organization and operation of the school to include the instructional program and related activities in support of the District’s mission.

Facilitates the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of a shared vision of teaching and learning that leads to school

• Directs and supervises the ongoing development of a plan for continuous improvement and communicates the plan with
• Develops, advocates and sustains an academically rigorous, positive and safe school climate for all
• Maintains order and discipline in the school. Implements and enforces clear, consistent student discipline
• Assumes responsibility for all curricular and extracurricular
• Gathers, analyzes and uses a variety of data to inform planning and decision-making consistent with established
• Supports, manages and oversees the school’s organization, operation and use of resources.
• Responsible for the creation of the master school schedule and for ensuring the schedule serves students
• Manages, utilizes and supervises financial resources appropriately to provide support for the total school program. Keeps an accurate accounting of all funds collected and/or disbursed by the school. Submits financial reports as
• Responsible for the preservation and the proper use by school and community of buildings, grounds, teaching materials, books, furnishings and facilities of the
• Promotes effective human resources management through the selection, induction, support and retention of quality instructional and support
• Fairly and consistently evaluates all school personnel in accordance with state and district guidelines and provides them with timely and constructive feedback focused on improved student
• Demonstrates professional standards and ethics, engages in continuous professional development and contributes to the profession.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with all
• Prepares various reports in a timely
• Performs other duties as

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Education. Advance degree a plus. Three years of successful administrative experience from one of the following areas is required: school level, central office level or other equivalent administrative/supervisory role. Five years of professional teaching in a classroom setting preferred.
• Certificate or License
  
  Required:
  
  Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Professional Certificate in Educational Leadership.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple and comprehensive correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and large group situations to a variety of audiences. Ability to communicate
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Must have knowledge and understanding of general statistical procedures. Must have the ability to collect and analyze assessment data, predict outcomes, formulate strategies for obtaining a desired result and report/present findings in print and chart/graph
• Reasoning Ability:
  Must be able to facilitate the problem‑solving process. Must have the ability to synthesize workable options from given facts and assist in the development of workable solutions to address
• Technical Ability:
  Must have considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
  
  Skills:
  
  Must be capable of interacting effectively with administrators, teachers, staff members, students, parents, and the general public using tactful and helpful customer

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and lift. Occasionally, the employee must crouch or knead. The employee must be able to exert or lift up to 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The nature of this position entails exposure to confidential data. Confidentiality must be held regarding financial and personal information.

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