Sioux City North High School Principal

High School Principal

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Individual must possess a proven understanding of secondary education, secondary curriculum,
assessment, professional development, and school improvement. Must be able to ask appropriate
questions and determine best practices both within and outside the district and then communicate
and implement best practices where appropriate. Is often required to facilitate change through
professional development programs.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical to the success of this position. Must
possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from
diverse backgrounds. Communication will include individual to large group presentations as well
as Board and media presentations. Must be an effective listener and have the ability to resolve
conflict through strong communication and facilitation skills. Dual language skills are preferred.

LISTENING AND INFLUENCING SKILLS
Individual must have careful listening skills and possess influencing/persuasion skills when
working with the Board, staff, and parents to create new opportunities to embrace and implement
change intended to positively impact student achievement. Influencing skills are also important
when working through conflict toward problem resolution.

ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS
Individual must have an applied background in data driven leadership and the ability to interpret
data, measure program success and determine appropriate changes necessary. Individual must be
able to apply principles of complex thinking to a wide range of problems and issues that may not
have any historical precedent and determine solutions where none are apparent. The ability to
identify resources and gather input is critical to the success of this position. Often must be able to
react quickly with limited data and have the ability to reach a decision and clearly articulate that
decision.

DECISION MAKING SKILLS
Individual is often called upon to make decisions and offer recommendations with limited and/or
conflicting information or to prioritize requests for resources from competing building needs.
Must be able to set a course of action to reach a logical conclusion. Decisions made by this
position can have a significant impact on building climate and student achievement.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Position requires the individual to be competent in a variety of methods in research and
information gathering through technology. Must be knowledgeable of the secondary student
scheduling process. The ability to present and communicate through technology is required.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Must possess a thorough understanding of developing and budgeting for school buildings. Must
have the ability to keep accurate and timely records for inventories of supplies, injuries,
discipline, performance, attendance, travel and other accounts as they relate to the daily
operations of the building. A strong understanding of prioritizing budgeted funds and
expenditures for maintaining operations.

OTHER SKILLS
Position requires the individual to possess strong organizational, interpersonal and conflict
resolution skills. Individual must also be able to handle a large number of complex tasks and
assignments at the same time through effective multi-tasking and time management skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Normal office physical demands. May periodically have moderate physical demands and may be
required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate. Generally, the employee works inside.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and
appropriate to achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.