Provides leadership for school staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive educational program that is administered in accordance with all applicable laws and school board policies, administrative rules, and regulations. Ensures that the school facility is an attractive, pleasant, and productive place in which to work and learn.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Fosters the success of all students by facilitating the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of a shared vision of learning that reflects excellence. Establishes and promotes high standards for academic performance and responsibility for behavior that is consistent with the philosophy of education approved by the trustees of Lexington County School District Three.
Serves as the instructional leader and administrative head of the school and, as such, have responsibility for coordination of the total resources of the school and general supervision of all school activities, safety, and welfare.
Supervises discipline and attendance systems with high standards that support the values and mission of the school. Ensures a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for their behavior and creates high morale among staff and students. Implements policies and/or rules governing student life, conduct and behavior in a fair and equitable manner.
Prepares a school budget under the direction of the district office and keeps accurate records related to the school’s receipt and disbursement of fiscal resources. Prepares and submits the school's budgetary requests and monitors the expenditure of funds.
Selects, inducts, supports, evaluates, and retains high quality instructional and support staff. Makes recommendations regarding the assignment, promotion, transfer and dismissal of assigned personnel. Develops procedures for evaluating and counseling staff members regarding individual and group performance.
Utilizes various data including, but not limited to achievement scores, grades, formal assessment results, summative assessment results, student discipline reports, perception surveys, etc. to create a school-wide approach to raising achievement and creating a positive school climate while promoting the development of specific, measurable goals for student achievement.
Cooperates with recognized social and law enforcement agencies in such a way that the services of these organizations are directed toward the best interests of the school. Immediately notifies the appropriate personnel, authorities and/or agencies when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse and/or neglect, medical or social conditions that require intervention, students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, etc.
Responsible for the annual report to the community on the condition of the school with emphasis on test results and progress made.
Ensures that staff meetings and professional development activities are focused on student outcomes. Establishes procedures for the evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment.
Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field, etc.
Involved in the textbook and instructional materials selection process and to assure that instructional materials are available at the time needed and in the quantities necessary to carry out the instructional process.
Serves as a liaison between the school and community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life. Presents a positive image of Lexington School District Three Schools at all times.
Is a lifelong learner and represents his/her school through participation in professional organizations.
Keeps the Superintendent informed of school activities and problems
Plans, evaluates and recommends school-wide programs, policies, goals and objectives. Ensures that all Board of Trustees and administrative policies are effectively explained and implemented.
Supervises, reviews and evaluates the instructional program; observes classroom environment and makes recommendations for improvement in instruction and class management as appropriate.
Enforces policies and procedures designed to protect the safety and welfare of students and staff while on campus; prepares and maintains the school crisis management plan; conducts emergency drills.
Assumes such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the superintendent or his designee.
Essential Functions: In addition to the physical and mental capabilities implied by the responsibilities detailed above, the essential functions of a Principal include the following: reading, writing, hearing and speaking effectively, analyzing data, occasionally lifting/moving items weighing up to 25 pounds. The job of Principal involves adapting to a changing educational environment and therefore while accurate, is not exhaustive. This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.
Period of Employment: 234 Days
Immediate Supervisor: Superintendent
Master’s Degree and properly certified as a principal at the appropriate level by the State Department of Education and meets the requirements of the accrediting agency of which the school is a member. Must have at least three years of successful teaching experience. At least three years experience as an assistant principal is preferred.