Career Center
Greenville, South Carolina
Posted: 06-Dec-23
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Type: Contract
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Internal Number: 18695
Our Human Resources Team at the Greenville County School District is dedicated to advancing student achievement by recruiting and employing the highest qualified staff for our schools and to serve those with whom we work.
Principal of Greenville High School
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership
About the School: Greenville High School, a Magnet Focus School of Law, Finance and Business, is one of the highest performing academic and extracurricular schools in the state of South Carolina. Greenville High School is consistently named to the US News List of America’s Best High Schools, Niche Report’s List of Best High Schools & America’s Most Challenging High Schools Index by the Washington Post/Jay Matthews.
Greenville High School has a robust AP program and is part of the 1st group of schools in the country to be named to the College Board AP School Honor Roll. They also provide Dual Credit opportunities with the University of South Carolina. Greenville High School also has a Credit Union Branch that is led by students on campus, the first of such partnerships inside of a high school in our state.
Greenville’s Speech & Debate team consistently places 1st or 2nd in the state and their Academic Team consistently qualifies for Nationals. Their Band & Orchestra both received the state’s Outstanding Performance Award in 2023 and their Athletic Department was the top performer as a whole in Class 4A for 2023, and their student body has raised almost 1 million dollars over the last 4 years for local non-profits through their annual Spirit Week sponsored by their Student Council.
Parents and community are also a large part of Greenville High School with a School Improvement Council (SIC), active PTSA, and an All-Sports Booster Club.
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 the immediate supervisor.
A Successful Greenville High School Principal:
- Is familiar and experienced with high school methodology and practices that improve achievement.
- 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.
- Selects technology that is consistent with latest trends and secures training for staff on integration of new resources.
Education and Experience Required:
- A minimum earned Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field.
- Valid South Carolina secondary principal's certificate
- Three to five years of teaching and administrative/supervisory 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.
Education and Experience Required:
- A minimum earned Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field.
- Valid South Carolina secondary principal's certificate
- Three to five years of teaching and administrative/supervisory experience.
