Principal Gateway Elementary (Job ID: 27705)

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Principal of Gateway Elementary School

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership

About the School:

Gateway Elementary School, located in the heart of Travelers Rest in northwest Greenville County, serves approximately 629 students and provides a safe, caring, and academically challenging environment where “Success Begins Here.” Built in 1982 to support the area’s growth, the school reflects its namesake as the “Gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains.”

The school is committed to developing world-class skills in every student through data-driven instruction, strong professional development, and research-based practices, including the Science of Reading. Teachers collaborate regularly to monitor student progress and tailor instruction to meet diverse learning needs.

Gateway emphasizes hands-on, student-centered learning through STEAM integration, small-group instruction, and innovative teaching strategies. The school also prioritizes social-emotional growth through programs like the Ron Clark House System and a strong focus on community involvement. Family and community partnerships are central to Gateway’s mission, with students and staff actively engaged in service projects and collaborations with local organizations, including colleges, nonprofits, and community agencies. For the 2024–2025 school year, Gateway received an Excellent school report card rating and earned the Palmetto Gold Award for student achievement.

A Greenville County Schools Principal:

Note: Core requirements of a Greenville County Schools principal candidate are aligned to the SC Program for Assisting Developing and Evaluating Principal Performance (PADEPP) Standards. The PADEPP standards are derived from the nationally adopted PSEL standards.

Creates and sustains a vision aligned to the Greenville County Schools Strategic Education Plan. (PS 1)

Develops, implements and monitors the school improvement plan to improve student learning in all areas. (PS 1)

Ensures continuous improvement for all learners through high expectations, results-focus, and strong data-based decision making skills. (PS 1)

Uses a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support approach to advance student achievement and meet the needs of all learners. (PS 2)

Supports teachers and students to enhance teaching and learning in a personalized learning environment. (PS 2)

Utilizes student achievement data and methods to increase student performance through collaboration with school, district, and community resources and supports. (PS 2)

Serves as the administrative head of the school and maintains responsibility for coordination of the total resources of the school including personnel, financial, and facility. (PS 3)

Provides supervision and oversight for the extracurricular and after school programs and activities. (PS 3)

Recruits, monitors, supports, evaluates, retains, and ensures high quality performance of teachers and staff who implement the vision and mission of the school and district. (PS 3)

Work cooperatively with district level staff to ensure the school functions at a high level of success. (PS 3)

Serves as the administrative head of the school and, as such, has responsibility for coordination of the total resources of the school and the general supervision of all school activities, safety, and welfare. (PS 3)

Assigns all professional staff within the building in accordance with their certification and competency. (PS 3)

Supports a strong, positive school culture and climate focused on student social/emotional growth and development matched with high expectations. (PS 4)

Creates, develops, and sustains relationships that result in active student engagement in the learning process. (PS 4)

Engages students, staff, families, and community members in the development, evaluation, and monitoring of policies, programs, and strategies. (PS 5)

Communicates the educational objectives of the school to parents and other citizens of the community, and encourages their participation in efforts to improve the school program. (PS 5)

Actively participate in the School Improvement Council, Parent Teacher Association, and other parent/community groups/organizations (PS 5).

Maintains a positive and culturally responsive climate that provides students the opportunity to learn from a highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. (PS 6)

Ensures that all policies of the Board of Trustees and adherence to all local, state, and federal requirements are met. (PS 6)

Maintains a positive professional climate where personal and professional standards and conduct enhance the image of the school and the education profession. (PS 6)

Cultivates a program of instruction of the school consistent with the philosophy of education approved by the Greenville County Board of Trustees. (PS 6)

Consults with teachers, students, parents, and other parts of the school community on a regular planned basis in order to attain a high level of communication and collaboration. (PS 7)

Collaborates and implements professional development that promotes the achievement of school and district goals. (PS 8).

Accesses available resources and opportunities for ongoing personal professional growth. (PS 9)

Assume such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

A Successful Gateway Elementary Principal:

Provides strong leadership for the instructional program.

Develops and successfully implements a comprehensive special education plan that provides a continuum of services.

Is active in the community working to secure partnerships with businesses and groups to enhance the experiences of the school.

Is skilled in increasing student achievement with diverse student learner groups.

Education and Experience Required:

A minimum earned Master's Degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field.

Valid South Carolina elementary or secondary principal's certificate

Three to five years of teaching and administrative/supervisory experience.

BUILDING LEVEL ADMINISTRATIVE/SUPERVISORY SALARY SCHEDULE (BUILDG) - 245 DAYS Grade A7 ( 90,129 - 140,587 ) Placement on salary schedule includes several factors to include experience.

Greenville County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, disability, religion, or national origin in its dealings with employees, students, the general public, applicants for employment, educational programs, activities, or access to its facilities.

About GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Greenville County Schools is a great place to learn, work and live. Located in beautiful Upstate South Carolina, it is the 46th largest school district in the United States and the largest in South Carolina. With a mission to ensure students are inspired, supported and prepared for their futures, we strive to build a better graduate through Graduation Plus. This initiative recognizes jobs in today’s workforce require more than a high school education and is committed to graduating students with a diploma, plus college credit and/or industry certification. Recognized as a school system of excellence, Greenville County Schools has been awarded district-wide National Accreditation from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. With more than 77,000 students and 11,000 employees, including 720 National Board Certified teachers, the district boasts Schools to Watch, Blue Ribbon Schools, Model Schools, Leader in Me Lighthouse Schools, PTA Schools of Excellence, Baldrige quality schools and Palmetto’s Finest finalists and winners. As the state leader in school choice, student families are able to choose from schools of various sizes in urban, suburban and rural settings, and areas of acad...emic focus such as magnet academies offering specialized studies in communications arts, languages, the arts, and science and mathematics. The district provides offerings to meet the needs and goals of each students including a variety of dual-credit and AP courses, gifted and talented programs, International Baccalaureate studies, five career centers including the new CTE Innovation Center, Roper Mountain Science Center, the Fine Arts Center, virtual school, special education and other specialized programs. Our athletic and extra-curricular offerings are second to none, featuring sports at both the high school and middle school levels, academic clubs and competitions, fine arts, speech and debate, and various student organizations such as Beta Club and National Honor Society. Our schools have positive relationships within their communities with PTAs and local businesses that are active and involved, providing hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours each year and millions of dollars in financial support.

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