Job Posting for Grand County High School Principal at Grand County School District

Location

Grand County High School

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Principal of a High School is responsible for providing innovative, collaborative, and forward-thinking leadership directed at preparing all students to be college- and career-ready by the time they graduate from high school. The principal directs all matters pertaining to implementation of the District’s approved instructional program at the school level, ensures efficient operation of the school’s physical plant, business, and technology services, and oversees all extracurricular programs. The Principal invites and coordinates proper involvement of faculty, parents and community members in the planning and decision-making process.

Benefits

Family Medical, Life, LTD & Retirement

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serves as the school’s instructional leader, providing leadership and direction to staff and community to improve student achievement outcomes, by:

Staying current with evidence-based developments in curriculum and instruction;
Implementing, in coordination with staff, effective Response-to-Intervention (RtI) strategies to address student academic and behavioral weaknesses to determine students’ needs;
Supervising and evaluating teachers and staff to ensure effective instruction and implementation of Utah High School Core and Common Core State standards;
Working effectively with District personnel to implement District, State and Federal programs and initiatives.
Implementing the District’s student assessment and progress monitoring system with fidelity.
Establishing and accomplishing short- and long-term student achievement goals for the school as a whole.

Provides, in collaboration with, and under the direction of, the Office of Evidence-Based Learning, effective professional development to faculty and staff.
Must be familiar with Professional Learning Communities and Response to Intervention practices
Cultivates a positive, collaborative environment of excitement, energy, enthusiasm, and hope for students, parents, and staff.
Embraces and provides for meaningful parent involvement at the school by adhering to all laws and District directives regarding the School Community Council, establishing positive relationships with the school PTA, and meeting with parents individually or collectively as needed to address concerns.
In collaboration with the district and the School Community Council, seek and obtain external funding through grants, business partnerships, and other appropriate sources to strengthen programs and activities for students.
Is visible and accessible to students, staff, parents, and community members.
Provides leadership in collaboration with parents and Cities to ensure students’ safe passage to school, a safe environment at school, and a safe climate

at all school-sponsored activities.

Collaborates with the District and with outside agencies such as Cities, nonprofit groups such as Lacrosse and community organizations, to provide outstanding customer service.
Manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs to maintain appropriate student behavior and discipline.
Provides annual training to all faculty and staff including athletic coaches, club advisors, and other staff in charge of extracurricular activities regarding state law and District policy in all related areas, including hazing and bullying.
Successfully manages budgets and allocates resources to provide fiscal accountability for all aspects of the school’s operation including reaching school goals.
In collaboration with the Educational Technology and Academic Offices, articulates a school vision and strategies for integrating current and future educational technology to ensure its use in delivering core curriculum in innovative and effective ways.
Works closely with the school board, superintendent, community, architects, and Cities to address current and future facilities needs.
Provides appropriate support, encouragement, and guidance to educational support staff such as administrative assistants, cafeteria workers, custodial staff, and instructional assistants.
Develops and implements appropriate guidelines and parameters for athletic booster clubs to ensure fiscal accountability and adherence to ethical practices.
Works closely with the District’s Office of Public Communications to promote student and faculty achievements and respond to media requests as needed.
Works closely with guidance counselors, teachers, parents, and the District to substantially increase the number of High School students earning the District’s advanced and honors diplomas and the Regents’ Scholarship.
Works closely with guidance counselors, teachers, parents, and the District to substantially increase the number of High School students taking and passing Advanced Placement courses.
Works closely with the District’s Office of Public Communications and Department of Information Technology to establish, manage, and promote the school’s Web site, Twitter account, and Facebook page.
Establishes and enforces an environment where all students, parents, and employees are welcomed and free from discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, pregnancy, and sexual orientation.
Predictable and reliable attendance.

During times of state or district emergency, all employees may be required to perform additional duties that are not required on a normal basis in support of educational and operational priorities. e.g. Performs general cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, provides remote assistance to students and staff, and any other reasonable duty as needed.

Start Date

08/01/2024

Salary

Per GCSD Administrative Salary Schedule

Contact

Krista Wilson
Phone: (435) 259-5317
Fax:
wilsonkr@grandschools.org
264 S 400 E, Moab, UT 84532

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