Principal, High School

Join our team as the Principal of Pelham High School!

The Pelham High School Principal is responsible for instructional leadership operations and fiscal management at Pelham High School. The successful candidate will help ensure the District meets its goals of making sure every student knows they belong improving student performance in math and reading and making Pelham one of the best places to work. The Principal serves as a part of the district leadership team follows the policies set out by the School Board and ensures the school follows all federal state and local laws.

About the Position:

Essential Duties:

• Collaborate with families and community members to advocate nurture and sustain a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and professional staff growth.
• Assign direct and be responsible for the evaluation of all team members employed in the school in accordance with School Board policy administrative rules and as directed by the Superintendent.
• Oversee student behavior expectations and school safety including administering student discipline for violations of the handbook and communicating with families staff and students of actions taken.

Instructional Programs:

• Leads revisions to the program of studies designed to prepare students for success and meet their needs.
• Constructs an effective and efficient master schedule that meets the needs and interests of students and that is consistent with the regulations and policies of the State Board of Education and the School Board.
• Leads faculty teams to develop implement assess and revise curriculum within the context of local needs as well as state and national curriculum frameworks.
• Leads the development implementation evaluation and revision of co- and extra-curricular activities to complement and enrich the curriculum.
• Coordinates and provides appropriate programs for students with various levels of aptitude and performance.
• Coordinates and provides appropriate transitions to the next level of education (postsecondary opportunities).

Fiscal Management:

• Develops and administers an accurate detailed and well-organized annual budget to present to the Superintendent and School Board.
• Provides oversight for all special office and student activity funds.

School Board Related Communication:

• Prepares and presents reports and proposals as needed.
• Proposes major changes in the school program or policy to the School Board through the Superintendent or his designee to improve student outcomes.

Team Member Administration:

• Supervises advises and evaluates team members in accordance with the District evaluation process goals and professional development activities.
• Ensures the school is fully and appropriately staffed.
• Assists the Superintendent in the selection orientation and training of team members.
• Monitors and submits attendance records in accordance with administrative procedures.

Student Welfare:

• Consistent with district guidelines implements a comprehensive effective well-developed plan for student and personnel safety.
• Assigns and manages procedures connected with pupil attendance registration transfer and dropout.

Administration of School Building:

• Allocates room and floor space to meet educational needs in an efficient and effective manner.
• Consults with the Business Administrator and Facilities Director on building needs.

Community Relations:

• Effectively promotes educational programs of the school and seeks opportunities to enrich the program through community relationships.
• Provides opportunities for the community to become acquainted with and/or involved in the school.
• Demonstrates effective command of written and oral language in communicating with team members School Board members colleagues and the public.

Qualifications:

A NH Certification as principal a masters degree a minimum of 5-years teaching experience and 3-years of administration experience demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development technology integration and school/operations programs excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

What We Offer:

Generous sick and vacation leave 2 health plans including a District paid plan dental coverage STD/LTD/Life/AD&D coverage a $3500 per year 403b contribution 13 holidays per year and more!

Selection Process:

Our interview process is designed for you to learn about our District and why Pelham is a great place to work! Our selection process typically includes an initial phone interview followed by an in-person interview with school administration.