High School Principal

Job Requirements

• School Board and Superintendent responsibilities:
  • Provide key leadership in establishing the vision and mission of the school
  • Attend monthly School Board meetings as needed
  • Set the agenda in conjunction with the appropriate education committee Chairperson for their monthly meetings
  • Keep the Superintendent informed of developments in the appropriate school program
  • Serve as a member of the Superintendent’s administrative council
  • Administer the school site he/she is assigned to in conformity with the school constitution, Board policies, local, state, and federal laws
  • Provide oversight of the faculty and staff recruitment process, including the interview and recommendation of hire or not to hire to the Board
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent
• Staff responsibilities:
  • Assume primary responsibility for creating a positive school-wide climate that promotes effective teaching and learning for his/her respective campus
  • Support the Director of Learning in initiating and implementing appropriate staff development programs as needed
  • Conduct in-service week and new faculty orientation
  • Provide oversight and direction of new teacher mentoring program
  • Designate a staff member to act on his/her behalf when off campus or as needed
  • Provide supervision and oversight of the appropriate campus administrative office personnel
  • Conduct at least monthly faculty meetings
  • Assign faculty to supervise and monitor student activities on his/her campus
  • Be responsible for the evaluation of all staff reporting to him/her according to Board policy
  • High School only:  provide supervision and oversight for the Guidance and Counseling Office and the athletic Department Director
• Student responsibilities:
  • Support the Dean of Students in being responsible for the proper instruction, discipline, attitudes, and behavior of students on his/her campus and at school functions
  • Serve on the admissions team to interview prospective parents and students
  • Be responsible for the promotion and retention of students on his/her campus
  • Provide oversight and direction in the evaluation of students on their campus
  • Working with the office personnel and the nursing staff, be responsible for the oversight and maintenance of the health and educational records of each student on his/her campus
• Curriculum responsibilities:
  • Working with the Director of Learning, provide strong instructional leadership in the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of a balanced curricular and co-curricular program to meet the needs of all students
  • Assume responsibility for the formulation, implementation, enforcement, and review of appropriate school procedures, rules, and regulations in conjunction with the superintendent
  • Revise and update publications such as the curriculum guide, parent/student handbook, etc
  • Assume responsibility and oversight of the school’s accreditation process - combined WASC/CSI accreditation for all campuses
  • Provide oversight and supervision for the ESS program  of their respective campus
• Finance responsibilities
  • Be responsible for the development and monitoring of an annual budget for his/her campus.  He/she will work in conjunction with the Finance Director and Superintendent
  • Be aware of the Internal Accounts on his/her campus
  • Work with the Maintenance Director and Superintendent to oversee the proper maintenance and improvement of all school buildings, grounds, and equipment
• Public Relations responsibilities
  • Foster a climate of positive school/community relations, provide full and complete information to the community about school programs, and involve the community and its resources in the education program
  • Represent the school in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) - Central Section
  • Be responsible for keeping his/her staff informed as to Board policies and administrative regulations
  • Inform constituency as to the events and activities taking place at his/her campus in conjunction with the other campus Principals and Superintendent

Education Requirements

• Professional Qualifications: Experience in teaching or administration in an educational setting
• Experience Requirements: Some experience in supervision, finances, and board relations is preferred
• Education: Master’s degree in Administration or Educational Leadership is preferred

Related Benefits

• Full medical benefits
• Accumulation of sick days per policy (up to a maximum of 30)
• 20 vacation days/year
• 403b contributions (school matches up to 4%)