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Job Description
The high school principal must have a mature and growing commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior; desire to serve Christ through his/her gifts and abilities; be active in a local Bible-believing church; have a passion for and understanding of Christian education where faith is nurtured in the hearts and minds of young people; have a love for and enthusiasm to work with high school-aged students, teachers, staff, and parents; and have a desire to be an integral and contributing member of the general school staff and community. He or she must offer vision and leadership in the high school that are consistent with the LCS mission and philosophy, adhering to the highest ethics of the position. For any questions, please contact Lindsey Bendixen, HR Supervisor, lbendixen@lyncs.org. Applications will be continuously processed until the time that a new high principal is appointed.
Job Requirements
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATIONS:
CHARACTER, KNOWLEDGE, and STRENGTHS PROFILE:
•Consistently models a mature and growing commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior; desires to serve Christ through their gifts and abilities; active in a local Bible-believing church; have a passion for and understanding of Reformed Christian education where faith is nurtured in young people.
•Committed to providing passion, vision, and leadership that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of Lynden Christian School.
•Truly loves and enjoys being with kids.
•Proven ability to supervise, evaluate, motivate, and encourage personnel, and gives evidence of strong organizational skills and ability to finish tasks in a timely manner.
•Presents a personality that is accessible, visible, present, and approachable
•Committed to enhance our inclusion efforts for all learners.
•Proven ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
•Demonstrates adeptness at problem solving and conflict resolution.
•Able to earn the respect of and build relationships with all members of the school community: students, staff, families, administration, board, and society.
•Familiar with the uniqueness of our community, having a deep understanding of the history of Lynden Christian and Reformed Christian education.
•Proficiency in computers and related software including student assessments and school operations software
•Able to provide financial oversight and budgetary competence
Education Requirements
•Master’s degree in education, leadership, or a related field that provided training for leading and educating. Educational state certification expected.
•Experience and training in leading and supervising others with teaching experience in high school education. A meaningful connection to Christian education and is articulate and committed to Reformed Christian education
•Other combinations of education and experience that provide the incumbent with the necessary qualifications may be considered.