Principal, Education Administration

Principal - High

Randolph County School System Wheatmore High - Trinity, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job : 5575087

Final date to receive applications: Mar 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Title: School Principal, High (9-12)

School/Department: Assigned School

Salary: Admin salary schedule plus supplement

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Superintendent

Supervises: All school personnel – directly or indirectly

Work Week

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, early mornings, late evenings and weekends as necessary

Work Hours: 40

Number of Months Per Year: 12

School: Wheatmore High School

Position Type: 12 Month / Full Time Position

Effective: 2026 - 2027 School Year

Must hold a NC 012 School Administrator - Principal Educator's License

Position

Purpose:

The School Principal serves as the chief administrator of the assigned school. As the chief administrator, the School Principal is expected to provide instructional leadership to school staff and to work cooperatively with all stakeholders in order to provide the educational development of each student as well as the professional growth of each staff member. To that end, the School Principal supervises and directs all personnel, facilities, and programs in the assigned school.

• Thorough knowledge of cognitive, affective, social and physical development of school children
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local policies and procedures regarding the learning process in grades 9-12
• Thorough knowledge of the evaluation process of staff and the ability to provide appropriate counseling for improvement, as needed
• Thorough knowledge of North Carolina’s accountability model
• Considerable knowledge of school board policies, procedures and standards regarding the education of students in the Randolph County School System
• Considerable knowledge of ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
• Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends and developments in education
• Considerable knowledge of the North Carolina Standards
• Demonstrated skill in counseling and developing staff
• Demonstrated skill in providing and/or presenting professional development for staff that encourage professional growth of the school staff and enhances the quality of the instructional programs on campus
• Ability to assess the needs of students and school atmosphere; promotes school safety
• Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate educational programs within the school
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of existing school programs and make recommendations for improvement
• Ability to use common office machines and computer driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing
• Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with students, staff, system administration, parents, and the community
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate an effective master schedule for the school
• Ability to establish and maintain a collaborative culture among staff for effective planning, data analysis and student growth

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in school administration
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a classroom teacher
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

• NC Teacher’s License in any applicable area
• NC Principal License, or eligible for certification
• Valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

• High school experience as a teacher and/or school administrator
• High school experience as an Assistant Principal

• Conceptualize the mission of the school district, broad goals of the school and plans accordingly to…