- 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.
- Provides instructional leadership at the school building through the development of: a solid core of certified teachers through recruiting and hiring the best candidates
- Creates a culture centered on academic excellence through: fostering relationships of mutual respect and trust with all stakeholders
- Facilitates a clear academic strategy for year by:
- Supervising the total operation of the school
- Represents the school and district with integrity at all times by: modeling respectful, nondiscriminatory behaviors, and trustworthy interactions with adults and students
- 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
- Doctorate Degree, evidence of preparation for school program administration, and successful school administrative experience.
School Principal - Harvey, United States - Jefferson Parish School Board
Description
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
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH LEADER
* informal and formal observation processes to ensure quality instruction
* a process to identify and support a teacher-leader pipeline
CULTURE LEADER
* 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
* 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
* 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:
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: