Norman High School Principal

• Position Type:
  Administration/ High School Principal
• Date Posted: 9/18/2026
• Location:
  
  NORMAN HIGH SCHOOL

Norman Public Schools
High School Principal Job Description

Job Title: High School Principal - 2027-28 School Year

Location: Norman High School

Credentials: Secondary Education Administrative Certificate

Education: Master's degree in Education Administration, or related field.

Training or experience required: At least 3 years of administrative experience and secondary head principal experience preferred.

Anticipated

Start Date:

July 1, 2027

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Contract: 240 days.

Salary

Schedule:

Site Administrator salary schedule.

FLSA Classification: Exempt.

NOTE:
This position is being posted in advance of the anticipated vacancy. The selected candidate will not be expected to assume the responsibilities for this position until July 1, 2027 unless the selected candidate is available, and an earlier start date is mutually agreed upon by the district and the candidate.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee the implementation of district curriculum goals, philosophy and policies within the area of authority.
• Assist teachers in establishing meaningful goals, 8 objectives and evaluation procedures related to educational enhancement.
• Assist teachers in evaluating their methods of instruction/teaching skills and effectiveness of learner outcomes.
• Ensure that teachers meet individual pupil needs and abilities and develop satisfactory growth in basic skills.
• Assist teachers in using community resources in their instructional program.
• Assist teachers in providing a classroom atmosphere conducive to maximum learning.
• Maintain an environment free of discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace; encourages an environment of equal opportunity for all.
• Promote health and safety and eliminates unsafe and unhealthful working conditions; communicates with and properly trains staff to follow safety procedures; manages lost time due to worker accidents and injuries.
• Oversee training of staff in the technical and procedural aspects of their jobs;
  Motivate staff to participate in reviewing areas of responsibility to look for ways to improve performance;
  Encourage initiative and creativity without risk;
  Develop staff morale to reinforce successful performance;
  Provide opportunities for selected professional development experiences with staff that are geared toward excellence in education.
• Properly administers new employee orientation; hiring; performance appraisal; corrective counseling; constructive discipline; EAP intervention and referral; grievance handling; problem resolution; assignment of work; and implementation of other personnel policies.
• Implement constructive student discipline to reinforce desired outcomes.
• Provide an environment where students assume responsibility for their own behavior and the attitude/behavior of their peers regarding school property and respecting the rights, properties, and opinions of others.
• Treat students as individuals and encourage in students an appreciation for their civil rights and responsibilities of our democratic institutions.
• Encourage the development of student behavior based on a sense of moral/ethical behavior and ennobling values.
• Encourage and oversee projects that resolve special problems.
• Encourage and support teachers who systematically plan innovative projects and techniques; provide necessary reinforcement without fear of failure.
• Plan carefully the goals, objectives and evaluation of new projects and procedures and evaluate effectiveness of those projects.
• Provide an environment that anticipates problems, involve staff in problem resolution, and encourage increased productivity and customer service.
• Involve students and staff in developing and maintaining reasonable standards of conduct.
• Help teachers understand the sources of important problems they are facing in order to involve them in the resolution of the problem.
• Effectively look at necessary facts (costs, customer needs, policies, potential outcomes, etc.) before making important decisions. Involves the necessary parties who need to support the decision in the problem identification and resolution.
• Provide clear and consistent written and oral directions.
• Minimize classroom interruptions encouraging maximum time on tasks.
• Plan and hold productive staff meetings.
• Only require necessary paperwork.
• Administer attendance policies according to policy.
• Oversee the health and safety programs for students in the school.
• Provide opportunities for…