Reports To: SuperintendentPurpose/Nature of Work: To serve as the chief administrator of a school in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member. font-size: 10pt >Experience: Minimum 2 years as an Assistant Principal font-size: 10pt >Qualifications:
- Master's degree or higher in School Administration or Educational Leadership
- Current NC Educator License with Principal Certification
Essential Job Functions:
- Leads a comprehensive instructional teaching and learning environment focused on proficiency and growth
- Demonstrates knowledge of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
- Leads and facilitates the school improvement cycle focused on improving the instructional program, learning for all and outcomes for students
- Participates in professional learning communities, conducts instructional rounds and provides growth producing feedback to staff
- Screens, selects, directs and evaluates performance of certified and classified staff members
- Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policy
- Demonstrates ethical guidelines outlined in federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
- Exercises considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with students, staff, district administration, parents, and the community
- Communicates effectively with the business and residential community and participates in civic activities
- Provides opportunities and feedback to facilitate professional growth of the school staff
- Understands current literature, trends and developments in education
- Demonstrates knowledge of the North Carolina accountability model
- Ensures the school program is compatible with the legal, financial, and organizational structure of the school system
- Understands the underlying philosophy for the school that matches the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of the students
- Demonstrates positive attitude toward job and remains a flexible and innovative team builder
- Supervises and manages site operations to assure safety and efficiency
- Develops master schedules and calendars which maximize the possible achievement of program objectives
- Demonstrates skill in providing and/or presenting professional development for staff
- Effectively expresses ideas orally and in writing
- Demonstrates knowledge of Board policies and regulations
- Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the educational program and makes recommendations for improvement
- Visualizes and implements change
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as needed
DISCLAIMER The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees of this job.