High School Principal

Department

Instructional Services

Superintendent

Exempt

• Master's degree in educational administration or related area of discipline with a minimum of three years administrative experience

• Valid South Carolina teaching and administrative certification
• Current government‑issued identification

Under general supervision, administers and supervises the implementation of the district’s mission and vision and ensures effective daily operation on the school level.

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Implements the policies, regulations and requirements of the board of trustees, the superintendent, and/or designees.
• Assists in the development of general system policies and procedures; develops and executes building rules, regulations and procedures consistent with general system policies.
• Assigns school personnel to effectively implement general system policies and procedures.
• Supervises and is responsible for the care and operation of school buildings, equipment, materials and grounds.
• Executes a program for recruitment, selection, assignment, orientation and other related personnel activities for the assigned school.
• Evaluates certified and support personnel in accordance with state and school board policies and procedures.
• Recommends employment and dismissal of personnel in accordance with district personnel policies and procedures.
• Monitors substitutes for teachers and other staff positions.
• Stays abreast of innovative trends and research studies in the field of education and interprets their potential usefulness within the framework of the total school program; demonstrates lifelong learning.
• Ensures effective professional learning for staff.
• Assists in the selection and distribution of all instructional materials and supplies.
• Demonstrates a variety of skills to foster independent, creative, critical thinkers and problem solvers who excel in a 21st century, knowledge‑based society.
• Demonstrates characteristics such as competence, leadership, strong work ethics, personal integrity, professional demeanor, etc. to promote a positive image of the school and district.
• Supports student and teacher collaboration.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of both formative and summative assessments; analyzes assessment data in relation to student learning and develops instructional strategies to close the learning and performance gap.
• Monitors school budgets and manages funds appropriately; seeks, makes application (when applicable), monitors and evaluates all federal and state grant funding programs; submits required reports as necessary.
• Ensures all contractual agreements are approved by appropriate district personnel before commitments or other forms of obligations are made.
• Assists in the preparation of various district, state and federal assessments and reports as required for monitoring and implementing the total school program.
• Assists in the supervision of students in school‑sponsored events, including before and after school activities.
• Plans, organizes and implements the school’s emergency preparedness plan.
• Networks with parent and community organizations, resource personnel and outside support agencies to ensure positive student and staff welfare.
• Coordinates activities of assigned school with activities of other schools and district‑sponsored events within the system.
• Attends and conducts student and staff meetings.
• Effectively uses personal…