School Principal - Harvey, United States - Jefferson Parish Public School System
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Description
Position Type:
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL/
PRINCIPAL
Date Posted:
5/12/2022
Location:
TO BE ASSIGNED
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.
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.
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.
Postings current as of 3/27/2024 5:32:22 PM CST.
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