Principal, Education Administration

Upper Arlington City Schools Job Description

Position:
High School Principal

Reports to:

Director of Secondary Education

Employment Status:
Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Level VI Administrative Salary Schedule, Commensurate with Experience

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

The lists below are not ranked in order of importance

• Master's degree (M.A.) or higher from an accredited college or university
• A Valid State of Ohio certification/license
• Five to ten years of successful classroom teaching and building administration experience
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

• 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 level
• Knowledge of overall instructional technology
• Knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software

• Ensure the 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
• 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, School Counselors, Assistant Principal, and Athletic Director
• Organize, administer, and direct all student activities
• Responsible for the requisition of supplies, textbooks, equipment, and other necessary materials
• 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
• 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 the development of the curriculum, in cooperation with the staff and the Superintendent
• Utilize the Ohio High School Standards as a guide for program development and evaluation
• Oversee staff assignments and assist in the development of the master schedule
• Counsel students regarding their academic, social, and personal problems in cooperation with School 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,…