School Principal

JOB TITLE: School Principal REPORTS TO : Executive Director of School Support SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: As a principal in Jefferson Parish Schools, s/he is the instructional leader who manages staff, programs, and facilities in order to provide the education our students deserve to succeed in life and make our world a better place. The principal provides the leadership in the evaluation of the strengths and programmatic needs of the school in relation to district, local, state, and national goals. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER * Develops and articulates a shared vision for excellence * Establishes measurable academic outcomes for all students * Ensures implementation of robust curricula in every classroom * Promotes improved teaching practices through the provision of job-embedded professional development * Provides actionable feedback to teachers inclusive of follow-up and support. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH LEADER * Provides instructional leadership at the school building through the development of: * a solid core of certified teachers through recruiting and hiring the best candidates * weekly, job-embedded professional development sessions aligned to current teacher and student needs * informal and formal observation processes to ensure quality instruction * a process to identify and support a teacher-leader pipeline CULTURE LEADER * Creates a culture centered on academic excellence through: * fostering relationships of mutual respect and trust with all stakeholders * the development and management of a comprehensive program of student support services * a well-balanced student activities program * maintaining a positive, safe, orderly, clean, well-maintained school climate for students and adults * maintaining positive public relations with the school and local community STRATEGIC MANAGER * Facilitates a clear academic strategy for year by: * Supervising the total operation of the school * using multiple data sources to create a school wide plan for improvement * identifying long and short-term goals to centered on increased teacher and student outcomes * creating a long range plan inclusive of action steps to support goal attainment * using available resources and current data to progress monitor goal attainment * distributing leadership to ensure goal attainment * providing timely feedback and support * meeting the school's growth target as defined by the state's accountability program or showing progress in reaching the target ETHICAL LEADER * Represents the school and district with integrity at all times by: * modeling respectful, nondiscriminatory behaviors, and trustworthy interactions with adults and students * supervising spending and maintaining accurate records for all school fiscal affairs in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices * providing communication linkage among the central offices, and all school personnel, regional offices, parents, community, and citizen groups, and remains knowledgeable of their activities and concerns * maintaining appropriate and accurate data on all students and school personnel in order to remain compliant with local, state, and federal requirements * enforcing appropriate Federal Regulations, State Statutes, School Board Policies and administrative directives WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS WORKED: The certified administrator in the capacity of principal is required to work in an office type setting, climate controlled environment adhering to School Board energy policy. Must sometimes work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by job responsibilities and supervisor and attend meetings in various locations. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: A certified administrator serving in the capacity of principal must be able to communicate in standard English both orally and in writing. Communication must be commensurate with age and skill of listener. Must have ability to accurately give and receive information via electronic and tele-communication systems. Must be able to communicate successfully and pleasantly with the faculty, staff and public. Must be able to accurately compile, access and analyze data, summarize information and provide written report to supervisor. Must have ability to represent school system at various public functions. EQUIPMENT USED: Telephone, micro computer, facsimile machine, calculator, copy machine, printers, folding machines, intercom, public address system, security alarm system, and other appropriate electronic and office machines. PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT: Sitting, standing, walking, running, observing and monitoring student behavior in all facets of the school environment is required during the work day. Must be able to operate office equipment. Reaching, bending, lifting 10 pounds is sometimes required as well as the physical restraint of another person or persons. Ability to provide own transportation to school(s), work locations, and meeting sites. Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations. MENTAL INVOLVEMENT: Must understand and interpret written and verbal instructions from supervisor and must be cognizant of and consistent in implementing the Jefferson Parish Public School System policies and procedures governing discipline and student services. HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT: Must be able to work compatibly in group settings. Must serve as a resource to administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, and community. Must be able to respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvement. Must maintain positive relations with the public. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Master's Degree or higher with EDL 1 or Louisiana Certification in Administration/Supervision * Five (5) years of successful teaching experience * Teaching experience at level assigned * Demonstrated ability to work with various groups DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: * Doctorate Degree, evidence of preparation for school program administration, and successful school administrative experience.

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