Lockhart Elementary School

Principal Salary - B Traditional Elementary School

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

PRINCIPAL

WORKING TITLE

Principal

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

School Site

LOCATION

School Site

PAY GRADE

Principal Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is not available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE:

Serves as the chief administrator of a school in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes increased student achievement and equitable outcomes for all students 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 practices, curriculum, organizational patterns, school operations, and student services;
• Extensive knowledge of the evaluation process of staff;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
  Google Apps;
  Microsoft Teams;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide leadership and to supervise the planning, development, and establishment of new, modified, or improved programs, services, and activities;
• Ability to lead diverse staff in implementation of school district Strategic Plan;
• Ability to understand how to address achievement gaps and increase student achievement;
• 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 independently resolve problems;
• Ability to organize information from multiple sources;
• Ability to handle confidential material;
• Ability to communicate 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; excellent public speaking and presentation skills;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in education administration from an accredited college or university;
• School-based leadership experience.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be eligible for 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

• Five years of experience as a teacher or instructional support staff;
• Experience increasing student achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: