Elementary School Principal

Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
7/8/2024

Location:
Wayne Preparatory Academy

Date Available:
08/01/2024
Principal
Reports To: Executive Director

Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, serves as the, 12-month, leader of the respective school in developing and implementing policies, procedures, programs and curriculum activities in a manner that satisfies specific needs of the student body by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, teachers, parents and administration regarding overall school progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Follow all rules, policies and procedures of Wayne Preparatory Academy, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to all school issues.
• Lead in planning, developing, coordinating and evaluating the operations of the school. Conceptualize the broad goals and vision of the school and plan accordingly, to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program.
• Identify annual objectives for the instructional and extra-curricular programs of the school. Involve the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program in alignment with state requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date student performance data to evaluate student progress in the instructional program. Supervise and appraise the performance of the school staff in accordance with state and local requirements.
• Maintain inter-school communications and seek assistance from administration and other support staff to improve performance; maintain good relationships with students, staff and parents; comply with established lines of authority.
• Provide structures for the development of an effective professional learning community aligned with the school improvement plan, focused on results.
• Work in partnership with Human Resources to supervise personnel as needed, including interviews, hiring recommendations, evaluations, assigning special duties, monitoring attendance, reprimands and granting leave.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Executive Director.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
General office equipment as well as audio/visual equipment.

Travel Requirements
5% Moving between schools/cottages as required. Attending workshops/Professional Development as needed.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Ability to communicate with, and maintain working relationships, effectively with students, parents, and coworkers.
• Ability to provide leadership and to supervise the planning, development and establishment of new, modified or improved programs, services and activities.
• Comply with confidentiality requirements in local, state and federal policies.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile:

• Master's Degree in Administration.
• North Carolina Board Certification.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Principal preferred.
• Minium of 5 years of experience as a classroom teacher.