High School Principal

JOB SUMMARY: To provide effective leadership for the middle school instructional program and manage those activities which contribute to the effectiveness of the total educational program. Supervises grades 9 through 12, assistant principals, teachers, counselors and auxiliary personnel employed in the school.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructional Supervision and Staff Development:
• Effectively supervise the instructional performance of the professional staff through frequent and ongoing observation.
• Identify staff members whose performance is marginal and develop appropriate instructional improvement programs.
• Provide appropriate opportunities for the staff to increase curricular and instructional expertise.
• Provide assistance to the professional staff in developing effective classroom management and discipline techniques.
• Monitor team teaching activities and coordinate student grouping.

• Assist in the selection and assignment of High school personnel based on knowledge of ability, qualifications, past performance, and school needs.
• Demonstrate a concern for heterogeneity in staff selection and assignment.
• Implement an effective induction program for newly assigned personnel as specified in the district's approved Teacher Induction Plan.
• Implement the district personnel evaluation program utilizing adequate observation time.
• Recommend dismissal of unsatisfactory personnel.

• Demonstrate a knowledge of district and school curriculum.
• Implement the district-approved curricular scope and sequence.
• Utilize test results in analyzing program effectiveness and identifying areas needing improvement.
• Participate in the review and/or recommend for approval all elementary textbooks and curriculum materials

• Emphasize student achievement as the primary goal of schooling.
• Administer systematic and effective methods of objectively monitoring student progress.
• Monitor and assist in the development of Individual Educational programs for all students identified as exceptional.
• Supervise health, guidance and attendance services.

• Maintain adequate student discipline through the implementation of a fair and effective discipline code.
• Encourage positive staff morale.
• Define, articulate and promote the internalization of a school philosophy.
• Demonstrate prudent risk taking and vision in the interest of school improvement clearly communicate building priorities and long-range goals.
• Promote a tightly managed environment collectively committed to quality instruction.
• Monitor and coordinate student extra and co-curricular activities.
• Ensure that student and teacher schedules are developed which optimally utilize available resources.

• Implement an effective method for reporting student progress.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the various elements of the school community.
• Develop open communication by respecting differences of opinion and reacting appropriately.
• Effectively communicate and support management team decisions and school board policies.
• Conduct planned, meaningful and effective meetings including student orientation programs as needed.

• Make decisions in consideration of alternatives, consequences and applicable research.
• Avoid crisis situations by anticipating problems and making timely, clearly communicated and effectively implemented decisions.
• Follow established administrative protocol.

• Personally interact with parent groups to promote positive school/community relations.
• Inform community of school activities through appropriate media and encourage parent…