Principal

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in educational leadership, school curriculum, or a related field required. Specialist or doctorate degree in a related field preferred. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Certification or Licensure: Must possess or meet the qualifications for Georgia Professional Certification in Educational Leadership or equivalent out-of-state leadership certification.

Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices, materials, and equipment used in public education administration and an ability to apply them to the needs of the school. Knowledge of current curriculum and instructional practices, school operations, and pupil services. Knowledge of public school organization and administration. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate comprehensive instructional programs. Ability to plan, supervise, and evaluate the work of instructional and support staff. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, community, and the general public. Demonstrated skills in organization, planning, and decision-making. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to model professional, moral, and ethical standards. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.

Work Experience: Minimum of six years of experience in education, of which at least three years must be of successful teaching required. Prior administrative or supervisory experience is strongly preferred.

PRIMARY DUTY:

This position is responsible for providing leadership and management necessary to administer and supervise all instructional programs, policies, and activities of the school to ensure high-quality educational experiences and services for students in a safe and enriching learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide educational leadership by establishing a climate conducive to learning, defining roles, planning, and coordinating effective instructional programs.

2. Oversee the programs, services, and extracurricular activities required to achieve excellence and continuous improvement consistent with the school district's goals.

3. Compile, analyze, and evaluate school and student achievement data to develop and implement the school improvement academic achievement and management plan.

4. Coordinate the development and implementation of a school discipline policy that is consistent with the school district's policy on Student Rights and Responsibilities and state law.

5. Direct the administration and support the state and local standardized testing processes and policies.

6. Ensure that the school district's policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws, are followed.

7. Assist in planning and monitoring the school budget and ensure compliance of expenditures with the budget.

8. Evaluate teachers, administrators, and other support staff according to the school district's policies and procedures.

9. Oversee the human resources administration of the school, including the recruitment, hiring, induction, mentoring, and retainment of high-quality staff.

10. Work with teachers to improve their teaching practices through coaching, professional development, modeling, and collaborative planning.

11. Provide an array of professional development programs for all school and support staff that is consistent with program evaluation results and school instructional improvement plans.

12. Supervise the utilization and maintenance of the school building and grounds.

13. Foster a school climate that supports both student and staff success and promotes respect and appreciation for all students, teachers, staff, and families.

14. Serve as the liaison between teachers, parents, families, and the community.

15. Establish and maintain relationships with parents and other community organizations to ensure ongoing communication and initiate activities that foster productive parent and community involvement.

16. Serve on various task forces and committees as assigned.

17. Perform other duties as assigned by the Area Assistant Superintendent or designee.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit.

Date Established: 02/2009

Date(s) Revised: 06/2023

This description may be changed at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instruction and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Board. Richmond County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.