Elementary Principal Pool (2026-2027 School Year)

ReportTo:Assistant Superintendent

FLSA Status:Exempt

General Definition of Work

ThePrincipal under minimal supervision performs senior level work with extensive decision-making discretionoverseeing the school organization its operations and resources for a safe efficient and effective learning environment that promotes belonging and academic success. The principal provides decisive leadership grounded in strong instructional knowledge effective management practices and a commitment to collaboration innovation and community engagement. Employee performs highly advanced and supervisory work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures under the direction of the Superintendent.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

Principal Pay Scheduleby Level/Full-Time/12 months

Start Date

Determinedby Human Resources

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state federal and local laws policies and procedures

• Support and uphold the mission vision and strategic priorities of the district

• Oversee the academic success and well-being of each student byfacilitatingthe development communication implementation and evaluation of a shared vision of learning that reflects excellence and equity

• Lead the development and alignment of the organizational instructional and assessment strategies that enhance teaching and learning

• Initiate andmaintainstrategies to promote collegiality and collaboration among the staff to ensurehigh expectationsfor professional work ethical andequitablepractice child centered education and continuous individual and organizational improvement

• Build and sustain productive partnerships with public and private sectors such as businesses and institutions of higher learning to promote school improvement and student learning

• Collaborate with school and district staff to plan and implement professional development activities that promote the achievement of school and district goals

• Use data from multiple sources tomonitorstudent learning guide instructional decisions and close achievement gaps

• Provide meaningful feedback coaching and evaluationin accordance withstate and district policies and procedures

• Oversee andmonitorimplementation of emergency operations and crisis response plans

• Oversee and manage the school budgetin accordance withlocal state and federal laws

• Complete local state or federal surveys and reports accurately and promptly

• Facilitate/participatein professional development workshops and leadership training

• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations

• Perform related work as assigned orrequired

Knowledge SkillsandAbilities

• Comprehensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles practices and procedures of public-school administration

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal state and local regulatory requirements applicable to public school administration

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of school-based management curriculum organizational patterns school operations and student services

• Thorough knowledge of county and school board policies procedures and standardsregardingschool administration

• Ability tomaintainprofessional and emotional control under stress

• Ability to reflectappropriate responsesto situations whilemaintaininga professional and personal demeanor

• Ability to learn and use specialized tools equipment or software related to business needs

• Ability to develop andmonitora budget

• Ability to direct and evaluate the work of others

• Ability to implement local state and federal rules guidelines and procedures into daily business operations

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to reason make judgments andmaintaineffective working relationships

• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums

• Ability to solve problems byutilizingsound judgment

• Ability tomaintainconfidentialityregardingschool system business

• Ability to develop related charts graphs reports and recordspertaining toschool planning and strategy

• Ability to take initiative work independently and exercise sound judgement

• Ability to conceptualize initiate monitor and evaluate new and/or current programs

• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work planning risk assessments and associated risk mitigation actions

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven rapidly changing team environment

Certificationand Experience

• Bachelors degreerequired

• Masters degree in educational administrationor related arearequired

• SC Principal Certification or eligibility to obtainrequired

• Minimum of three (3) years experience as building or district administrator preferred

• Equivalent combination of experience and education

Special Requirements

• Must have andmaintaina valid Drivers License or ability to provideowntransportation.

• May berequiredto travel to school district buildings and professional normal place of work is on the premises used by Rock Hill Schools. Rock Hill Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it mayreasonably require.

• Prior to beginning employmentnegativeTBtest results must be provided.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force

• Work regularly requires exchange ofaccurateand detailed information through oral and written communication

• Constantlyoperatesa computer and other office business equipment

• Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work

• Ability to move to other work locations

• Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer datadeterminingthe accuracy and thoroughness of work andobservinggeneral surroundings and activities

• Hearing isrequiredto perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications

• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data operating standard office equipment and the use of advanced technology

• Work may include constant interruptions inflexible deadlines and changes to normal routines

• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions

• Must be adaptable to performing under mild tohigh levelsof stress

• Must be on-call as a regular part of the job

Application Requirements
Applicants mustsubmitofficial transcripts three professional references with at least one supervisoryreferenceand a copy of theappropriate credentialsas part of the application process.

Pre-Onboarding Requirements
As a condition of employment and prior to onboarding the district will conduct a criminal history background recommended candidate will be required to provide personal information necessary to complete the background check such as date of birth gender and race to remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed toindicatethe general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed tocontainor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualificationsrequired ofemployees in this job. Job description is sourced from employee interviews internal documents representative job descriptions in similar districts and other state/federal agencies.

Rock Hill Schools 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 veteranstatus 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 transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Updated2025

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