Principal; high school

High School Principal

Position:
Principal High School

Reports to:

Superintendent

Employment Status:
Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status:
Certified Exempt

Description:

Provides visionary educational leadership at the high school level to certificated and classified team members and facilitates an educational setting that promotes a positive learning experience for all high school students.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students
• Direct the activities of school staff members
• Implement and monitor all Board policies and regulations
• Supervise the operations of the buildings, grounds and other school property
• Establish and maintain a positive public relations program
• Direct, oversee, supervise and evaluate the instructional and guidance programs and the work schedule for all assigned personnel
• Establish guidelines for proper student conduct, attire and discipline
• Monitor and resolve problems with student attendance
• Plan and supervise fire and tornado drills and other emergency preparedness programs
• Recommend to the Superintendent continuation or non-continuation of employment of teaching staff
• Conduct regular staff meetings
• Attend special events, functions and athletic events
• Oversee the maintenance of records and controls in the funds of the school activity account
• Supervise the maintenance of student records
• Supervise and evaluate classroom teachers, classified staff, Guidance Counselors, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director
• Organize, administer, and direct all student activities
• Responsible for the requisition of supplies, textbooks, equipment and other necessary material
• Prepare and submit the building budgetary request
• Monitor the expenditure of funds
• Responsible for the registration, assignment, promotion and/or retention of all students
• Establish a procedure for the withdrawal of students from the school
• Review teacher lesson plans
• Direct and coordinate the classified staff assigned to the high school
• Oversee the recording and reporting of all building employee leaves
• Schedule educational assemblies for the student population
• Supervise development of curriculum, cooperatively with staff and Superintendent
• Utilize Ohio High School Standards as a guide for program development and evaluation
• Oversee staff assignments and assist in development of master schedule
• Counsel students regarding their academic, social and personal problems in cooperation with Guidance Counselors
• Respond to, and appropriately handle, complaints of parents
• Coordinate custodial service at the high school with the maintenance supervisor
• Cooperate with juvenile court authorities and other law and social enforcement agencies
• Appraise the performance of teachers through class visits and conferences for the purpose of improving instruction, and assisting teachers with any problems
• Inform teachers and other employees regarding the purposes and policies of the school
• Plan and schedule school events
• Prepare all reports and maintain such records as required by school law, regulation, or request of the Superintendent
• Assist in the selection, retention and promotion of certified and non-certified personnel assigned to the high school
• Develop and enforce policies regarding proper protection of equipment and property, observance of school laws, and safety procedures
• Ensure that after-school activities are chaperoned and that the building is closed after such activities have concluded
• Report serious accidents, burglaries and incidents of an unusual nature to the proper authorities as quickly as possible
• Plan experimentation and ongoing curriculum improvement for the high school
• Coordinate in-service education programs for the high school staff
• Introduce certified personnel to the school and community
• Coordinate work of special teachers who are assigned to the high school
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student files, student IEPs, medical records, personnel files, documentation for legal proceedings
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recommend subjects to be taught, books and other teaching materials
• Maintain control of all inventories, requisitions, distribution and accounting for supplies, textbooks and equipment
• Serve as a role model for students
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Qualifications:

• Master's degree (M.A.) from an accredited college or university
• Appropriate State of Ohio certification/license
• Five to ten years successful classroom teaching and building administration experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Ohio school law
• Ability to lead and motivate staff and students
• Teaching experience at the 7-12…