Principal - JOB# 3102

Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
6/6/2024

Location:
Sun n Lake Elementary

Closing Date:
06/19/2024
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

LEAPS using the STAR-R Method (Situation, Task, Action, Result, Reflection) required. Forms will be sent upon completion and submission of application.

POSITION TITLE: Principal

ASSIGNMENT: Principal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Florida certification in administration, supervision, educational leadership or school principal

Five (5) years experience as a professional educator

Two (2) years experience in educational administration

Completion of a Preparing New Principals Program or documented experience as a Principal in Florida

Physical Requirements: To perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if required

Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Three (3) years of effective or higher performance as an Assistant Principal in the appropriate school level

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees personnel interview and selection process

Conducts teacher conferences

Hires and meets with Curriculum Leadership Team

Supervises department level meetings with Curriculum Leadership Teams

Arranges and supervises department chairman meetings

Prepares and conducts faculty and staff meetings

Prepares for orientation of personnel new to the school

Prepares for teacher/public/parent relations

Provides guidance for teachers and staff

Observes and evaluates classroom instruction

Provides supervision of student discipline

Coordinates all assigned duties of all departments of the school

Formulates public relations policies affecting the school

Works with the district staff in carrying out the district's goals and objectives

Prepares the budget and facilitates budgetary expenditures

Administers and supervises all aspects of the school: instructional, custodial, lunchroom, clerical, maintenance, etc.

Makes assignments to teachers and other members of the staff in relation to their general and specific duties including mentor teachers

Keeps parents informed of events involving students and/or their child(ren)

Cultivates safe learning environment

Keeps staff members advised and informed of policy changes and new developments as appropriate

Assigns and oversees mentoring program as directed by district office

Manages assignments and discipline of substitutes

Initiates and maintains a system of student attendance

Institutes measures for the orientation of students

Recommends, to the Superintendent and School Board, the reappointment and/or non-renewals of all school personnel

Conducts performance appraisals (with AP) on all school staff

Stimulates and provides opportunities for professional growth of all personnel

Organizes professional learning groups for participation in activities that enhance instructional practices

Orders materials, supplies, textbooks, equipment, etc. as needed

Cooperates with other schools and central administration in the implementation of instructional activities

Counsels with teachers, students, and parents on educational matters

Prepares and submits to appropriate agency/department all reports and plans required by the district, state and federal offices

Supervises the scheduling of all teacher, students and other school personnel

Coordinates pre- and post-school planning

Assists in the development and implementation of appropriate in service activities for school personnel

Assumes responsibility for developing and implementing effective and appropriate school curricular and extracurricular activities

Assumes responsibility for the dissemination and implementation of School Board rules and regulations as they relate to school personnel and operation services

Establishes and maintains effective communication with other principals and school department personnel

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Performs other duties as requested by the Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction

TERM:

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

APPRAISAL:

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies

PAYGRADE:

According to the School Board of Highlands County Administrative Salary Schedule

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

Revised 05/2013
Reformatted 02/01/2016
Modified 3/8/2016
Modififed 08/19/2021

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:

All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:

Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job

Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public

Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment

Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings

Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing

Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions

Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks

Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions

Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity

Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870