PRINCIPAL - HIGH, MIDDLE, AND/OR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

QUALIFICATIONS:
 

• Valid State of Mississippi license with an administrative endorsement


• Knowledge of computers, related technology, and software


• A minimum of three years as middle or high school classroom teacher


• Prefer experience as a building level administrator


• Other necessary requirements as stipulated by the Board of Education and the Mississippi Department of Education


• Proficient in the use of voicemail and e mail

REPORTS TO:

            

SUPERVISES:

            All assigned certified and classified personnel

JOB SUMMARY:

Handles planning, organizing, implementing, and supervising all educational activities and all related and supporting activities of a high school

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Leads, supervises, and evaluates the school’s instructional and co-curricular programs.


• Assists in selecting, recommending, and evaluating building personnel as assigned.


• Develops and enforces procedures for effective student discipline in accordance with district policies and procedures.


• Supervises building maintenance, budgeting, the student activity account, and expenditures and the preparation of all school reports, as assigned.


• Provides appropriate staff development programs at the building level, as assigned.


• Communicates school mission to staff, students, parents, and community.


• Maintains and executes policies of the Board of Education and district administration.


• Oversees the assignment of substitute teachers through the contractor.


• Encourages parental and community involvement in school improvement.


• Works cooperatively with private transportation provider to insure quality school bus transportation services.


• Adequately maintains skills related to the use of technology.


• Manages in-school and Saturday detention.


• Serves on site-based management committee (SACS).

• Responsible for insuring that every employee under his/her supervision follows the district’s policy on overtime and the requirements of the Wage and Hour Act.

• Responsible for insuring that the district’s fixed asset procedures are followed.

• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.


• Assists in the fostering and promotion of a positive school/office climate.


• Maintains a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, parents, students and administration.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel. 

Job #607608