Secondary School Principal
Secondary School Principal
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19-05-2025
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Job Description
Secondary School Principal
POSITION SUMMARY
Awaken Christian Academy staff are committed to being Christcentered biblically based Spiritled ceaselessly praying communityserving diversity embracing Godglorifying as well as an excellence striving community that is filled with Gods love. As such each staff member is a part of the ministry by teaching the Bible praying for and with others and carrying out the vision of Awaken Las Vegas. The Secondary Principal works with the Superintendent in the oversight of the Secondary School spiritually educationally and administratively. The Secondary Principal reports directly to the Superintendent of the school.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accountable to the Superintendent
- Keep abreast of current trends in education (General and Christian)
- Work with the superintendent to develop and maintain a campus that is thoroughly and distinctly Christian.
- Maintain the philosophy of Awaken Christian Academy on and offsite.
- Work with the superintendent to develop and maintain a school that integrates Biblical principles into the daily educational regimen.
- Work with the superintendent to develop and maintain a school that is academically excellent.
SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend weekly services at Awaken Las Vegas and maintain a strong presence in the body.
- Seek Gods wisdom on a daily basis answer questions in alignment with the Bible.
- Clearly present the Gospel the good news of salvation whenever the occasion arises.
- Ensure that the teachers grow spiritually and develop a philosophy of Christian education.
- Lead initiate and participate in prayer with students coworkers and families as needed.
- Encourage teachers to be aware of and intervene in the spiritual needs of their students
- Be aware of and provide opportunities for parents to develop Biblically based childrearing skills.
INSTRUCTIONAL
- Provide teachers with opportunities for educational development and input.
- Oversee the new teacher induction program.
- Lead the secondary faculty in curriculum development.
- Encourage the teachers in peer development.
- Work with the superintendent in all facets of school: scheduling teachers and facilities.
- Work with secondary faculty in identifying and resolving educational issues.
- Assist the school in maintaining ACSI accreditation.
- Chair curriculum committee.
- Provide Classroom Instruction as needed.
SUPERVISION
- Develop a schedule for observations evaluations and reporting.
- Support and lead the faculty in attaining the objectives of the school.
- Supervise the instructional process in the school.
- Support the Dean of Students in regulating and enforcing student discipline per the Handbook.
- Assist in the yearly development of the Handbook.
- Uphold and promote the use of the handbook by teachers and staff.
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT
- Work with the Safety Committee to ensure buildings and grounds are safe and maintained.
- Work with Admin Support Team to maintain inventories of books equipment and furnishings.
- Work with the Registrar to ensure student records are accurate and properly stored.
INTERACTION
- Continually communicate and promote unity within the school.
- Available to students teachers and parents on a regular basis
- Attend extracurricular activities on a regular basis.
- Communicate and respond to parent concerns in a timely manner.
- Maintain a positive relationship with the church staff.
PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
- Assist in the recruitment and maintenance of faculty and staff.
- Evaluate and write performance reviews for teachers.
FINANCE
Assist Superintendent in:
- Working with the development of the school budget
- Maintain facilities and equipment within the budgetary structure.
- Keep books and supplies in stock and within budgetary allotments.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure coverage for Before/After School Program
- Work with Library staff for program development.
- Work with the staff in development of the Summer Enrichment Program
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- Have a minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience.
- Have a minimum of 3 years of successful leadership experience.
Education
- Must hold at minimum a BA/BS degree in education.
- Must hold at minimum a masters degree in education or educational leadership/administration.
Certification/ Licensure
- Must hold at minimum ACSI Standard or Professional Secondary Principal Certification
- Must be CPR/First Aid/AED certified within 90 days of hire.
KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS / ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Must have a heart for the mission and a drive of Awaken Christian Academy
- Must have a strong alignment with Awaken Las Vegas attending weekly services.
- Must be dependable hardworking innovative and capable of working independently.
- Excellent people skills
- Must be teamoriented: willing to follow support and collaborate with team members plus have the ability to build develop and lead teams.
- Ability to learn and work quickly and efficiently with attention to detail.
- Must be flexible; able to focus on what needs to happen to reach the goal.
- Be optimistic; sees the best in others and be able to deal with problems from a solutions orientation.
- Ability to think strategically outside the box and be creative with strategies and ideas.
- Presentation skills speaking in front of others in an engaging and motivating way.
- Ability to take the lead or work in a supportive role; works well under the leadership of others.
- Not be easily offended.
- Organizational skills with the ability to develop processes programs and ideas.
- Willing to receive input & feedback with ease with the mindset of taking in constructive ideas in order to grow.
- Must be able to act in accordance with established guidelines.
- Must be able to follow standard procedures in crisis situations.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Must have basic computer skills and familiarity with educational technology and online instruction.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical Dental and Vision care.
- Retirement package with up to a 5% employer contribution
Employment Type
Full Time
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