High School Principal

Location: Jessieville

JESSIEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description for Principal

DEPARTMENT:
Administrative JOB STATUS:
Full Time

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: N/A

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent

GRADE/LEVEL: K-12 AMOUNT OF

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

See POSITION SUMMARY

Essential Duties

WORK SCHEDULE:

Per contracted days

The Principals under the direction of the Superintendent shall be administratively responsible for the educational program and all other activities of the individual schools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* To manage faculty, staff and finances effectively

* To act as the instructional leader

* To recommend assignments and supervise and evaluate teaching staff

* To communicate and demonstrate interpersonal skills with faculty, staff, students and community

* To provide Professional Development education based on needs assessments

* To supervise the operation and maintenance of the buildings and grounds in cooperation with the Director of Maintenance

* To supervise all student accounting for the assigned attendance areas

* To be responsible for the pupil welfare, discipline, proper relationships involving administration, teachers and pupils

* To execute the policies of the Jessieville School District and carry out the directions of the Superintendent

* To supervise all extracurricular activities of the school and coordinate activities with schools of the Jessieville School District

* To be a member of the ALE Committee

* To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee's supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements

Knowledge of the schools and JSD policies and procedures

Evidence of strong commitment to quality education

Evidence of strong organizational skills

Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills

Education

Minimum of Master's Degree in Educational Leadership with an accredited educational institution. Other requirements per job description.

Experience

Three (3) years of teaching/administrative experience with proven leadership skills and attributes, understanding of curriculum, and knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory policies. Other requirements per job description.

Certificates & Licenses

Valid Arkansas teaching certificate or license in Educational Administration specific to campus-based grade levels for meeting the position's essential duties and responsibilities.

Computer Skills

Ability to apply basic computer programs (spreadsheet, Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, others) to enhance job performance. (Others could include APSCN, HAC/TAC, NWEA)

Other Requirements

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community.

Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all federal, state, and district requirements.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to perform basic math operations to meet job expectations.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations appropriately to meet job expectations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Lift/Carry

Stand

F

10 lbs or less

F

Walk

F

11 - 20 lbs

F

Sit

F

21 - 50 lbs

O

Handling / Fingering

F

51 - 100 lbs

O

Reach Outward

F

Over 100 lbs

O

Reach Above Shoulder

O

Climb

O

Crawl

O

Squat or Kneel

O

Bend

O

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less

O

13-25lbs

O

26-40 lbs

O

41-100lbs

O

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.S+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other

Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth perception)

Sense of Sound (ability to converse with others, conduct telephone conversations)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable…