Principal

Surry County Schools

Principal

General Definition of Work

Performs complex administrative and professional work in the administration and supervision of the building and its multitude of instructional, non-instructional and extracurricular programs, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the Superintendent. Building supervision is exercised over all personnel within the assigned building.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary State

Salary Schedule

Reports to

Superintendent

Essential Functions

• Develops and maintains an effective educational program consistent with state and federal guidelines and the philosophy, policies and goals of the School Board.
• Plans, organizes and directs implementation of school activities.
• Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school; provides for the efficient conduct of school instruction and business.
• Initiates, designs and implements programs to meet specific needs of the school; directs and monitors the development of the school's instructional program.
• Makes recommendations concerning the school's administration and instruction; assists in the preparation of the school budget and monitors expenditures.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists and all other required information and data.
• Coordinates and works with the central administrative staff on school problems.
• Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and regulations by the school's staff and students; interprets and enforces the school system's policies and regulations.
• Schedules classes within established guidelines to meet student needs.
• Assists in the development, revision and evaluation of the curriculum.
• Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to School Board policy and the due process rights of children.
• Maintains and controls the various local funds generated by student activities.
• Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students.
• Supervises all professional, paraprofessional, administrative and non-professional personnel assigned to the school.
• Participates in the selection and supervision of all school building personnel.
• Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performance.
• Supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes. • Supervises and evaluates all activities and programs that are outgrowths of the school's curriculum.
• Other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all facets of a school.
• Thorough knowledge of prescribed School Board and district policies, rules and procedures.
• Demonstrated skills in the following standards of executive leadership: strategic leadership, instructional leadership, cultural leadership, human resource leadership, managerial leadership, external development leadership and micro political leadership.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in both oral and written formats.
• Ability to motivate others to reach their fullest potential.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and related hardware and software.
• Ability to operate standard school records software.
• Ability to learn specialized equipment and software based on district needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, parents, students and the general public.

Education and Experience

• Master's degree with coursework in education administration, curriculum and instruction, or related field and considerable experience as an assistant principal, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

• This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires walking and sitting and occasionally requires standing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and lifting.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

• Must possess a clear North Carolina Principal’s license at the time the position is assumed.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.