Fairfax Junior High School Principal

Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
3/3/2025

Location:
Fairfax Junior High
(High-Needs School)

Date Available:
07/21/2025

Closing Date:
03/28/2025
Fairfax Junior High School Principal
Administrative Salary Schedule
$137,204 - $159,103

• Selected applicants will be invited to participate in the 1st interview on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
• Final candidates will be asked to participate in a 2nd interview on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

TITLE:Principal

JOB SUMMARY: The site principal is the instructional leader of the school. As instructional leader, the principal defines and communicates the educational vision for the site, manages curriculum and instruction, supervises all teachers, monitors student learning, and creates a positive climate in which learning is valued. The site principal is responsible for the administration of the school within the rules, policies, and regulations established by the Governing Board, and reports to the Superintendent.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 200 work days contracted.
• Salary based on education and experience.
• Administrative Salary Schedule.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Credential:

• California School Administration credential.
• Valid California Driver's License.

Education:

• Master's degree in education or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years teaching experience in K-8 grade levels.
• Prior experience in K-12 school site leadership (preferred)
• Increasing site and/or district level administration experience (desirable)

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to work with students/parents/staff.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Spanish (Preferred)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION:

• Establish a positive school climate
• Knowledgeable about education theory, educational research, curriculum development, and educational issues
• Knowledgeable about California Common Core Standards
• Utilizes a variety of sources of data to assess the effectiveness of the instructional program including analysis of student performance data and frequent, on-going observations in classrooms
• Through a variet of strategies, assists staff in the implementation of a systematic approach to continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Designs and implements staff development strategies to improve student achievement and address site/district curriculum goals/priorities
• Coordinates intervention, guidance and testing programs for students with the appropriate District administrator
• Coordinates the development of and implements the goals of the District and Site Plans
• Working with site stakeholders, develops and implements a school-wide student discipline program that promotes student achievement
• Knowledgeable about state and federal laws regarding special education
• Knowledgeable about effective instructional strategies for special needs students including special education students, English language learners and gifted students
• Knowledgeable about effective use of technology in the classroom
• Knowledgeable on technology based software to assist staff with effective usage
• Evaluates certificated and classified employees in a competent, timely manner
• Motivates staff to improve the site program and student achievement
• Motivates staff to work collaboratively as a team
• Demonstrates ability to create a friendly learning environment that makes children, parents, staff, and the community feel welcome
• Encourages parents and the community to participate in Booster Club, School Site Council and the English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)
• Provides parent education opportunities to enhance and extend student learning beyond the school day
• Uses proactive strategies to regularly communicate the accomplishments of staff/students to parents and community
• Insures that the school campus is safe, clean, attractive and conducive to a high quality instructional program
• Insures the School Site Safety Plan is effectively managed
• Works cooperatively with District and site personnel
• Monitors the school budged appropriately
• Coordinates and maintains a system of attendance consistent with the policy of the school district
• Incorporated within one or more of the previously mentioned essential functions or the job description are the following essential physical requirements (Percent 1-100)
  • 5% Ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
  • 5% Ability to stand, walk and jog for extended periods.
  • 5% Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
  • 15% Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
  • 20% Ability to see for purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.
  • 20% Ability to work at a desk, conference table and attend meetings.
  • 30% Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.

100% Total

Other related functions of this positon:

• Other related duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required of personal so classified.

Adopted by the Fairfax Board of Trustees: January 9, 2014