Principal - STTJ
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Principal
Salary: $70637.40Annually
Description
**The following position requires you to be certified with the Virgin Islands Board of Education. Please ensure you are certified to teach in the United States Virgin Islands prior to applying for this position. For more information on how to be certified please go to principal serves as the school and educational leader responsible for development implementation supervision and evaluation of a comprehensive program of educational and student services. Administers the program in accordance with board policies statutory requirements administrative rules and regulations and consistent with collective bargaining agreements. Serves as an advocate for the staff school and school community as appropriate. Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Superintendent and/or Superintendent Designee. Utilizes the strategic plan district goals district policy and the approved school improvement plan to guide both personal leadership and the work of the school staff. Annual evaluation will be based upon this job description goals and objectives specific to the school or the position student achievement data and overall performance.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain an effective educational program consistent with State and Federal guidelines and the philosophy policies regulations and strategic plan of the Department of Education;
- Maintain records and files; meet and confer with students parents faculty and staff;
- Establish a professional learning culture through a solid foundation of shared mission vision values and goals;
- Develop a collaborative culture for improving student achievement;
- Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school;
- Initiate design and implement programs to meet specific needs of the school;
- Ensure implementation of the Virgin Islands Department of Education approved curriculum;
- Direct and monitor the development of the schools instructional program;
- Ensure the development of 21st century skills with all students;
- Plan organize and direct implementation of all school activities;
- Make recommendations concerning the schools administration and instruction;
- Assist with the preparation of the schools budget and monitor expenditures;
- Prepare or supervise the preparation of reports records lists and all other required information and data;
- Coordinate and work with the central administrative staff on school needs problems and/or effectiveness;
- Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all School Board policies and regulations by the schools staff and students; interpret and enforce school district policies and regulations;
- Schedule classes within established guidelines to meet students needs;
- Assist in the development revision and evaluation of the curriculum;
- Supervise the guidance program;
- Monitor all dimensions of the special education program in the school to ensure compliance with federal state and local mandates and guidelines;
- Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline as necessary according to Department of Education policy and the due process rights of students;
- Attend special events held to recognize student achievement; attend schoolsponsored activities functions and athletic events;
- Maintain and control the various local funds generated by student activities;
- Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students;
- Supervise all professional paraprofessional administrative and nonprofessional personnel assigned to the school;
- Develop leadership skills particularly instructional leadership of the assistant principals assigned to the school;
- Participate in the selection of all school building personnel;
- Evaluate and counsel all staff members regarding their individual and group performance;
- Supervise the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes;
- Supervise and evaluate all activities and programs that are outgrowths of the schools curriculum;
- Perform related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
**The following position requires you to be certified with the Virgin Islands Board of Education. Please ensure you are certified to teach in the United States Virgin Islands prior to applying for this position. For more information on how to be certified please go to degree from an accredited institution in Administration and SupervisionAND;
Position Factors
- Comprehensive knowledge of the practices methods and techniques used in the leadership administration and supervision of a school;
- Thorough knowledge of the school districts strategic plan goal and objectives for student outcomes;
- Thorough knowledge of prescribed Department school policies and procedures;
- Thorough knowledge of the Understanding by Design framework for curriculum and learning plans;
- Thorough knowledge of a balanced assessment system;
- Skill in oral and written communications;
- Ability to motivate others to reach their fullest potential;
- Ability to write concise reports carry out instructions and develop comprehensive plans with minimal supervision;
- Ability to supervise and coordinate committee work inservice training and workshops;
- Knowledgeable of approaches for fostering the involvement of parents family and community members in educational planning implementation and evaluation;
- Ability to execute the seamless transitions of all students regardless of learning needs across educational and other programs from birth through adulthood;
- Ability to interpret laws & policies pertaining to the learning disciplinary social and health needs of students;
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite;
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the Departments staff students parents and other external entities and bodies.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
