Jr.High & High School Principal

 LAME DEER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DISTRICT #6
JOB DESCRIPTION

PRINCIPAL (Jr. High/High School)

 
QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Completed district employment application
• Must pass a background check
• Master’s in Education and School Administrator License required
• A valid Class III certificate issued by the State Board of Education
• At least three to five years of successful teaching experience required
• Any other qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and/or acceptable
• Must be able to successfully complete performance responsibilities listed below 

REPORTS TO:
 
Superintendent
 
SUPERVISES:
 
Teaching Staff and Paraprofessionals
Other Professional Staff
All Clerical Staff
Other Resource and other service personnel while functioning in the assigned school
 
Other supervisory responsibilities:
 
Oversees the daily management of the school and office.
Oversees educators in the school, providing periodic observations and evaluations that are timely and constructive and completed based on the timetables set by the school district.
Offers additional training and guidance as necessary based on evaluations of professional staff.
Participates in the hire of all faculty and staff for the district.
Oversees and evaluates the performance of clerical staff.
From time to time, designated in an acting capacity by supervisor.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
 
Salary, benefits, and work year to be established by negotiations with the School Board.
 
EVALUATION:
 
Performance of this job will be evaluated, annually and in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluations.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
 
JOB GOAL:
 
The Jr. High/High School Principal will coordinate administrative oversight and plan all phases of instructional leadership for the school including educational programming, administration, budgetary planning, discipline, and counseling services.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but not limited to the following): 

• Ensures a productive learning environment through continual collaboration with teachers, students, and parents
• Facilitates opportunities to connect with students by being present and available during arrival and dismissal, by appearing at school functions, and by meeting with students
• Enforces disciplinary policies and procedures with students
• Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according due process to the rights of the students
• Assists in the in-service orientation and training of teachers, with special responsibility for staff administrative procedures and instructions
• Supervises the preparation of school reports
• Makes recommendations concerning the school’s administration and instruction
• Assumes responsibility for the attendance, conduct, and health of students and building staff
• Assists in the management and preparation of the budget
• Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students
• Acts as liaison between the school and community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life
• Facilitates special conferences between parents and teachers as needed
• Recommends the removal of any staff member whose job performance is unsatisfactory according to established procedures
• Participates in parent meetings and conferences and acts as intermediary between parents, teachers, and students to deal with a variety of needs or issues
• Maintains competency and student academic achievement as prescribed by the school board
• Assists in the recruiting, hiring, training, assigning, and at times, evaluation of district personnel
• Presides over and conducts staff meetings for the proper functioning of the school
• Delegated authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the building principal
• Budgets school time to provide for the efficient conduct of school instruction and business
• Plans and supervises fire drills and an emergency preparedness program
• Ensures completion of routine and required paperwork including attendance reports, test results, and licensing information for students, educators, staff, and school management
• Ensures that necessary maintenance and repairs to the school property are performed
• Coordinates staff development for faculty and staff; provides instruction if needed
• Oversees the allocation of supplies and equipment
• Oversees and implements the school budget, approving new programs, and expenditures as appropriate
• Represents the school in community activities and meetings
• Interacts with various stakeholders to foster a positive relationship between the school and community including through a PTA or parent interaction and inclusion, community organizations, and local government/community leaders
• Acts as liaison between the district and the school; communicates needs and information to both sides
• Collaborates with other principals and educators throughout the district to choose and develop curriculum and textbooks that align with local, state, and national standards
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to professionally and effectively communicate with educators, parents, and community leaders
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Extremely effective administration of multifaceted operations
• Thorough understanding of applicable local, state, and federal educational laws, regulations, policies, and requirements
• Thorough understanding of instructional methodology
• Knowledge of best practices in education and educational administration
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Creative thinking skills
• Ability to create, understand, and implement budgets and budgeting practices
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software