High School Principal

BUILDING PRINCIPALJob Title: Building PrincipalDepartment: AdministrationFLSA Status: Exempt Location: VariesType of Position: Full TimeReports To: Superintendent(s)Salary Grade: Established by the School Committee Union/Non Union: Non UnionDate: January 2024Occupation Code: 11-9032.00Job SummaryThe Building Principal is responsible for providing leadership in developing and implementing policies programs curriculum activities and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member. The Principal sets performance goals crafts mission statements and promotes the educational development academic success and well-being of each student through the application of leadership supervisory and management ResponsibilitiesOversees the daily management of the school and educators in the school providing periodic observations and evaluations that are timely and constructive and completed based on the timetables set by the school additional training and guidance as necessary based on evaluations of professional FunctionsImplements the curriculum and adheres to the policies and related directives of the Johnston School the attainment of the Districts Mission Vision and Strategic the establishment of a productive learning environment through continual collaboration with district staff students and parents in order to promote self-actualization achievement teamwork affiliation and a humanistic encouraging climate for a strong and deep knowledge of the philosophical foundations and content of the implementation and monitoring of curriculum including Common Core State as school liaison on all school and district curriculum and instruction related in the scheduling and evaluation of itinerant personnel assigned to the school to support the total program (if applicable).Develops schedules for teachers and students that will provide for the efficient operation of the school and result in a high level of learning for in the supervision and improvement of the physical plan in order to provide an environment conducive to learning including but not limited to custodial maintenance building use security and food service responsibility for the schools responses to federal state school committee and central office policies and with special education administration to ensure compliance with state and federal all student support services including research teaching and learning to effectively and efficiently serve all implements and completes all necessary documentation associated with the implementation of district and statewide assessments through the the analysis of student assessment data and assists in the adjustment of subsequent Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning resource allocation human resources modeling leadership technique production methods and coordination of people and of principles and methods for curriculum and training design teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of training of human behavior and performance individual differences in ability personality and interests learning and motivation psychological research methods and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Knowledge and thorough understanding of applicable local state and federal educational laws regulations policies and of best practices in education and educational and understanding of instructional written and verbal communication supervisory and leadership interpersonal skills with the proven ability to professionally and effectively communicate with educators parents and community to read analyze and interpret periodicals professional journals test data technical procedures or government regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and and ExperienceMasters Degree Department of Education Certification as Building Level Administrator PK least five (5) years teaching experience. Demonstrate ability to perform the essential functions of the position as evidenced by course work and education teaching experience and the interview RequirementsProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as Duties The activities duties or responsibilities contained in this job description is not a comprehensive listing that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without Public Schools is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall and transfer leaves of absence compensation and with the Americans with Disabilities Act it is the policy of the Johnston Public Schools to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact the human resources department at ext. 2450.