Public School Of North Carolina Burlington , NC 27215
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POSITION TITLE
School Principal K-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; late evenings and weekends as necessary
WORK HOURS
40 minimum per week
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
12
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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 PreK-5
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 ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON Schools
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 Course of Study
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
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Served as an AP or Principal Intern in a public school
Teaching and/or administrative experience at the applied school level
Spanish Speaking
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conceptualize the mission of the school district, broad goals of the school and plans accordingly to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program
Ensure that the school program is compatible with the legal, financial, and organizational structure of the school system
Define the responsibilities and accountability of staff members and develop plans for interpreting the school program to the community
Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and the mission of the school.
Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for behavior and create high morale among staff and students
File all reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance and discipline matters as required by the NCDPI and federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations
Provide activities that facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhances the quality of the instructional program
Identify the annual objectives for instructional, extracurricular, and athletic programs of the school
Ensure that the School Improvement Plan is followed and reviewed throughout the school year
Ensure that the instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed, along with detailed curriculum pacing guides
Involve the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program
Provide opportunities for staff participation in the school program
Establish, implement and evaluate procedures used to carry out the daily routine of the school
Evaluate student progress in the instructional program by means that include the maintenance of up-to-date student data
Supervise and appraise the performance of the school staff through observation formulas derived by the state of North Carolina
Maintain inter-school system communication and seeks assistance from central office staff to improve performance
Establish a professional rapport with students and with staff that encourages and promotes their respect
Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, and school personnel
Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, and demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the education profession, encouraging school staff to do the same
Notify the Superintendent, the Board, and other appropriate personnel and agencies when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances
Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters as required by the NC Statutes
Comply with established lines of authority and promotes school safety
Orient and assist new staff members and new students and provides opportunities for their input in the school program
Encourage the use of community resources, cooperates with the community in the use of school facilities, interprets the school program for the community, and maintains communication with community members
Manage, direct, and maintain records regarding the materials, supplies and equipment that are necessary to carry out the daily school routine
Involve the staff in determining priorities for instructional supplies
Organize, oversee, and provide support to the various services, supplies, materials, and equipment provide to carry out the school program
Involve the community and makes use of community resources
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent
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