Principal: Madison County High School

frontline applicant tracking - madison county school district

note: all vacancy postings are pending until board approved.

Note:

application will not be considered until three references are received. Terms of employment: twelve months; salary and work year to be established by the board

Qualifications:

must hold a valid, clear renewable georgia certificate in educational leadership. A minimum of a master's degree is required. Building level leadership experience required.

Reports to:

superintendent Supervises: certified and classified level school employees Job goal: to use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills and knowledge to promote the educational development of each student.

• establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school
• initiates, designs, and implements assessment so that data is used to inform instruction
• plans, organizes, and directs implementation of all school activities
• makes recommendations concerning the school's administration and instruction
• prepares and administers the school budget and supervises school finances
• supervises the maintenance of all required building records and reports
• prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration
• works with various members of the district administrative staff on school problems of more than in-school import, such as transportation and special services
• keeps superintendent informed of events and activities of an unusual nature as well as routine matters related to the superintendent's accountability
• assumes responsibility for the implementation and observance of all board policies and regulations by the school's staff and students
• maintains active relationships with students and parents
• leads in the development, determination of appropriateness, and monitoring of the instructional program
• schedules classes within established guidelines to meet student needs
• assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum
• maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to due process rights of students
• establishes guides for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline
• attends special events held to recognize student achievement and attends school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events
• maintains and controls the various local funds generated by student activities
• supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students
• assumes responsibility for his or her own professional growth and development through membership and participation in the affairs of professional organizations; attendance at regional, state, and national meetings; and enrollment in advanced courses
• keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field
• supervises all professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and support personnel attached to the school
• participates in the selection and supervision of all school building personnel
• approves the master teaching schedule and any special assignments
• orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their development as appropriate
• evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performance
• conducts staff meetings to keep members informed of such things as policy changes and new programs
• assists in the in-service orientation and training of teachers, with special responsibility for staff administrative procedures and instructions
• recommends, according to established procedures, the removal of a teacher whose work is unsatisfactory
• makearrangements for special conferences between parents and teachers
• assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant
• supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes
• plans and supervises fire drills, tornadodrills, and an emergency preparedness program
• asserts leadership in times of civil disobedience in school in accordance with established board policy
• provides for adequate inventories of school property and for the security and accountability of such property
• supervises all activities and programs that are outgrowths of the school's curriculum
• supervises and evaluates the school's extracurricular program
• participates in principals meetings and other meetings that are deemed required or appropriate
• serves as an ex officio member of all committees and school governance team within the school
• responds to written and oral requests for information
• assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases
• establishes and maintains relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and to solicit support for overall school objectives and programs; to interpret board policies and…