FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: Administrative
Days of Work: 240
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Provides leadership for school staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive educational program that is administered in accordance with all applicable laws and school board policies, administrative rules, and regulations. Ensures that the school facility is an attractive, pleasant, and productive place in which to work and learn. Reports to the Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Fosters the success of all students by facilitating the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of a shared vision of learning that reflects excellence. Establishes and promotes high standards for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.
Develops, implements, and evaluates clear and effective procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with its philosophy, mission, values and goals. Ensures a safe and orderly climate and effective building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures.
Supervises the alignment, coordination and delivery of assigned programs and/or curricular areas. Ensures content alignment with standards. Studies and evaluates current programs in education and works with instructional staff to implement programs consistent with the goals and objectives of the district.
Supervises the instructional programs of the school, evaluating lesson plans and observing classes on a regular basis to encourage a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and human growth and development.
Ensures the establishment of an annual master schedule for instructional programs, providing sequential learning experiences for students consistent with the school’s philosophy, mission statement and instructional objectives.
Supervises discipline and attendance systems with high standards that support the values and mission of the school. Ensures a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for their behavior and creates high morale among staff and students. Implements policies and/or rules governing student life, conduct and behavior in a fair and equitable manner.
Establishes a professional rapport with students and staff that fosters their respect. Displays and maintains the highest standards for ethical and professional behavior while working with students, parents, school personnel, community members, and other parties. Serves as a role model for others, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the education profession.
Prepares a school budget under the direction of the district office and keeps accurate records related to the school’s receipt and disbursement of fiscal resources. Prepares and submits the school's budgetary requests and monitors the expenditure of funds.
Selects, inducts, supports, evaluates, and retains high quality instructional and support staff. Makes recommendations regarding the assignment, promotion, transfer and dismissal of assigned personnel. Develops procedures for evaluating and counseling staff members regarding individual and group performance.
Utilizes various data including, but not limited to achievement scores, grades, formal assessment results, summative assessment results, student discipline reports, perception surveys, etc., to create a school-wide approach to raising achievement and creating a positive school climate. Promotes the development of specific, measurable goals for student achievement.
Establishes and administers rules and regulations pertaining to the welfare and management of students. Administers safety and security procedures for the building, equipment, grounds, transportation, etc. Keeps the Superintendent informed of important school activities, issues and concerns as appropriate.
Immediately notifies the appropriate personnel, authorities and/or agencies when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse and/or neglect, medical or social conditions that require intervention, students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, etc.
Promotes effective communications and interpersonal relations among staff, parents, students, and community members. Promotes effective teacher collaboration, professional learning, and instructional best practices in the classroom.
Ensures that staff meetings and professional development activities are focused on student outcomes. Establishes procedures for the evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment.
Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field, etc.
Serves as a liaison between the school and community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life. Presents a positive image of Clarendon School District Two at all times.
Willingly performs other duties as assigned or requested.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Master's degree or higher in Education Administration with at least three years of experience as a Principal or an Assistant Principal; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a valid South Carolina Tier 1 Principal (or Principal) certificate and certification in a content area appropriate for the grade levels of the position.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge:
Knowledge in the development, planning, organization, implementation and management of instructional programs and practices designed to meet educational objectives and requirements. Knowledge of the standards, regulations, and laws relating to educational activities; knowledge of current and legacy instructional approaches and methodologies. Knowledge in the proper methods for development, implementation and control of financial resources and budgets. Knows how to keep abreast of changes in policy, standards, procedures, and regulations pertinent to the school. Extensive knowledge in the application of classroom instruction and teaching; knowledge of techniques used in motivating students and maintaining appropriate behavior. Extensive knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems. Extensive knowledge of the concepts of human growth and development and student behavioral characteristics. Effective knowledge of modern office equipment such as computers, copiers, calculators, facsimile machines, etc.
Skills/Effort:
Advanced management, organizational, human relations, communications and interpersonal skills. Skill in conflict resolution with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to use and effectively apply independent judgment and discretion, and accept broad autonomy in directing and managing school operations; ability to delegate authority while maintaining accountability. Ability to assist in the development of long and short-range district goals and set appropriate educational priorities. Ability to utilize sound management practices; ability to instruct others through explanation, demonstration and supervised practice, and/or make recommendations on the basis of technical disciplines. Ability to plan, prepare and monitor the school’s budget. Ability to complete, process, and maintain all required records, reports, and other information. Ability to develop and maintain effective communications with school and district employees, supervisors, media representatives, attorneys, and the general public. Ability to operate general office equipment such as a computer, calculator, copier, facsimile machine, etc.
Additional Physical, Cognitive, and Other Requirements:
Duties involve work in a school environment that includes standing, walking, and sedentary duties. Must be able to talk, read and hear, and effectively perceive and exchange information in a variety of oral, written and/or printed formats. Requires the ability to apply judgment and complex logic in defining problems, collecting information, and drawing valid conclusions. Must make sound decisions related to curriculum development, budget and grant administration, personnel, public relations, building maintenance, etc. Must effectively exert influence and apply leadership principles in counseling, teaching, and supervising others, including students. Duties require successful adaption to stressors, emergencies, interpersonal conflicts, volatile situations, tight deadlines, etc. Must be able to record and exchange data, follow or deliver verbal or written instructions, and make presentations to large groups. Must be able to read, interpret, and apply various laws, policies, and procedures. Duties require the ability to conduct performance appraisals, prepare and interpret complex records and reports, and develop schedules, policies, strategic plans, etc. Must prepare correspondence and enter data in correct form including proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Must possess the ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, determine decimals and percents, and apply statistical analysis. Must be able to compare and analyze information in numeric or symbolic form, and appropriately process color, depth and spatial relationships. Must have sufficient hand, eye and foot coordination to use or operate standard office equipment, items, and supplies. Duties of the job require routine keyboard operations and the frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment. Duties may involve the pushing, pulling and/or lifting of items weighing up to 10 pounds and the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis.
Working Conditions:
School environment with some exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, humidity, noise, etc. Requires the ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require considerable attention and working with students. Physical demands are restricted to school/office activities requiring the movement/lifting of items weighing up to ten pounds. Occasional local travel required; occasional overnight travel required.
Responsibility:
Responsible for the school program budget.
Supervises school staff and students.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.
EEO STATEMENT
Clarendon County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, handicap or disability, or any other protected characteristic in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities.