Principal-Secondary (High School)

Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
6/3/2024

Location:
Northampton High SchoolPrincipal- Secondary (High School)

Position Purpose
To provide leadership for the staff of the school in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive educational program, and to administer the program in accordance with School Board policies and state administrative rules and regulations.

Essential Functions
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Know and effectively communicate the Division philosophy and mission.
• Familiar with teaching, learning, and programs at the elementary, middle and secondary levels with special focus on the level of employment.
• Participate in Division level meetings on leadership, program, and curriculum.
• Provide an instructional program consistent with the goals and objectives of the school division.
• Provide for the continuing development and implementation of an effective instructional program through classroom supervision, instructional leadership, and staff development.
• Work with the Instructional Leadership Team, school staff, parent-teacher organization, parents, and community to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and appropriate student behavior.
• Utilize available supervisory personnel as needed to ensure an effective instructional program.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of each member of the school instructional staff and establish individual programs for improvement consistent with the division's staff development program and student assessment program.
• Participate in division-wide planning for staff development toward a cohesive K-12 program.
• Interpret and implement School Board policies and administrative regulations.
• Assume responsibility for the attendance, conduct, and well-being of students.
• Attend building and division level activities, functions, and events related to the goals and objectives of the school.
• Oversee the assignment of students to classes, programs, and activities designed to promote maximum learning.
• Advise the personnel office of staff needs. Participate in the recruitment, employment, assignment, promotion, transfer, non-renewal, and dismissal of certificated and classified personnel.
• Work with other school and Division administrators to provide for horizontal and vertical articulation of the instructional program.
• Foster effective home-school communication by providing opportunities for parents and teachers to discuss student progress and participates in the life of the school.
• Encourage community involvement in school activities.
• Promote good working relationships among staff members.
• Devise and administer a school budget, utilizing all available funds, which is consistent with division instructional and administrative goals; to supervise the maintenance of accurate bookkeeping and accounting of school funds.
• Support the leadership skills of staff by encouraging shared decision making and site-based planning.
• Exercise leadership in the development, implementation, and interpretation of Division and school policies and regulations.
• Become involved in professional enrichment to the extent necessary to keep abreast of developments in elementary, middle school and high school level education and in the field of education generally.
• Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students including student cumulative records and Category II files.
• Orient newly assigned staff members and assist in their professional development.
• Take part in and contribute to Division and/or state level curriculum, program, or organizational committees.
• Conduct meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.
• Plan and supervise fire drills and an emergency preparedness program.
• Prepare local, state, and accreditation reports as may be required.
• Attend school sponsored activities, functions, and events.
• Report to appropriate central office personnel regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, supplies, and curriculum.
• Lead or assign a designee for Student Assistance Team.
• Participate in Leadership Team Meetings and other meetings as are required or appropriate.
• Analysis of data with appropriate staff in order to plan for instruction.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Division Superintendent.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Strong curriculum and instructional background, preferably with schools in school improvement.
• Proven ability in creating a well-disciplined and orderly environment conducive to learning. preferably to include appropriate level experience and working.
• Has demonstrated the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, parents and central office personnel.
• Knowledge of high school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Work in standard office and school building environments.

• Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone and to enter data into a computer.
• See and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels, indoors, outdoors and on the telephone.
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly indoors, outdoors, and on the telephone.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualifications Profile
Certification/License:

• State Certification as required for position.
• Teaching Certification in related area (i.e., High School or subject area and grade level).
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

• Holds or is eligible to hold a Virginia endorsement in PreK-12 Administration and Supervision.
• Minimum three (3) years to five (5) years of successful full-time experience as an assistant principal or principal.
• At least three (3) years to five (5) years of successful, full-time experience as a teacher.

Additional Experience

• Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably at the High School level, and preferably in more than one grade level.
• Successful experience as an administrator preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt