School Principal jobs in Mississippi
School Principal directs and oversees education and teaching programs for an assigned school. Responsibilities include developing the curriculum, staffing departments, reviewing faculty performance, and creating an atmosphere conducive to scholarly pursuits. Being a School Principal ensures all school activities are within budgetary guidelines. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, School Principal typically reports to a superintendent. May require a master's degree. The School Principal typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a School Principal typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Middle School Principal (24-25)
- Northwest Independent School District
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CHISHOLM TRAIL MS, MS
FULL_TIME
- NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Title: Principal - Middle School (0202) Reports to: Executive Director of Secondary Education Dept. / Campus: Campus Assigned Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Pay Grade: A45 Duty Days: 220 Date Revised: 01/2021 Primary Purpose: Direct and manage the instructional program, supervise operations, and personnel at the campus level. Provide instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Oversee compliance with district policies. Direct the implementation of District policies and instructional programs and manage the operation of all campus activities. Qualifications: Master’s degree in educational administration Texas principal or another appropriate Texas certificate Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) appraiser Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness. Ability to manage budget and personnel. Ability to coordinate campus functions. Ability to implement policy and procedures. Ability to interpret data. Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Five years of successful experience as a classroom teacher Two years of successful experience in instructional leadership roles Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Management: Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions. Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate. School or Organization Morale: Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process. Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community. Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement. Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts. School or Organization Improvement: Build common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school’s mission. Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement. Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and site-based decision-making committee. Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator. Personnel Management: Interview, select, and orient new staff. Approve all personnel assigned to campus. Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff. Assign and promote campus personnel. Make recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees assigned to campus. Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities. Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth. Work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals. Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions: Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools. Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs. Keep programs within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control. Accurately report fiscal information. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks. Manage use of school facilities. Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus. [Secondary Principals: Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds.] Student Management: Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed, and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers. Professional Growth and Development: Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff. School or Community Relations: Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission. Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. Supervisory Duties: Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians. Equipment Used: Personal computer, copier, FAX machine, instructional technology tools. Working Conditions: Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Walking, standing, bending, stooping, overhead reaching, keyboarding, twisting, exposure to weather, indoor and outdoor activity. This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.
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Future School Principal
- Mississippi Achievement School District
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Yazoo, MS
FULL_TIME
- JOB TITLE: School Principal LOCATION: TBD (Yazoo City or Humphreys County) SALARY: Principal Salary Schedule (salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience) WORK DAYS: 235 Days - 12 Month Employe...
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Middle School Principal- -Magsig MS
- Dayton Area School Consortium
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Magsig MS, MS
FULL_TIME
- The applicant selected for this position will be offered a twelve month administrative contract. There are 260 work days in a twelve month, administrative contract, inclusive of twenty (20) vacation d...
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Elementary Principal
- Meridian Public School District
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Meridian, MS
OTHER
- Position Type: Administration/PrincipalDate Posted: 2/7/2024Location: West Hills Elementary SchoolFor more information on this position, please read the full description documentElementary Principal S...
- 19 Days Ago
Assistant Principal
- Pascagoula-Gautier School District
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Pascagoula, MS
FULL_TIME
- Description: 2024-2025 School Year 220 days per school yearMinimum Qualifications: Mississippi Educator License in the area of Administration (486); three (3) years of successful teaching experience a...
- 12 Days Ago
Assistant Principal
- Meridian Public School District
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Meridian, MS
OTHER
- Position Type: Administration/Assistant PrincipalDate Posted: 2/29/2024Location: Various Schools
- 21 Days Ago
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- Jackson Hole Classical Academy
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- ReGeneration Schools
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- Gps Solutions
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Muskegon, MI
- Muskegon Maritime Academy is seeking a full-time School Principal to join our team starting in July of 2024! Essential D...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
School Principal
- Catholic Recruiter Associates
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Boston, MA
- The Archdiocese of Boston’s Catholic Schools Office is now seeking strong and faithful school leaders as it executes a s...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
School Principal
- Uncommon Schools
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Camden, NJ
- Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outs...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
School Principal
- Amana Academy Charter Schools
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Alpharetta, GA
- Job Title: Principal Department: Academics Reports To: Executive Director Status: Full Time, Exempt Work Schedule: 225 D...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
School Principal
- GPS Solutions
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Muskegon, MI
- Muskegon Maritime Academy is seeking a full-time School Principal to join our team starting in July of 2024! Essential D...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
School Principal
- BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter Sc
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Jersey City, NJ
- We are seeking a School Principal to work at one of our campuses in Jersey City. Base Salary: $110,000-$150,000 (12 mont...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Mississippi
Mississippi is bordered to the north by Tennessee, to the east by Alabama, to the south by Louisiana and a narrow coast on the Gulf of Mexico; and to the west, across the Mississippi River, by Louisiana and Arkansas.
In addition to its namesake, major rivers in Mississippi include the Big Black River, the Pearl River, the Yazoo River, the Pascagoula River, and the Tombigbee River. Major lakes include Ross Barnett Reservoir, Arkabutla Lake, Sardis Lake, and Grenada Lake with the largest lake being Sardis Lake.
Mississippi is entirely composed of lowlands, the highest point being Woodall Mountai...
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Income Estimation for School Principal jobs
$93,112 to $118,585
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What does a School Principal do?
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“What it comes down to is the best principals out there are the ones who filter every decision through the question of ‘is this good for student learning,’” said Bob Farrace, director of public affairs at the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
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School Principal in Detroit, MI
Next to having a great teacher in the classroom, strong principal leadership is the second most important factor in improving student outcomes.
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School Principal in Appleton, WI
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