York School District One
Elementary Principal
Job Description

Reports To:

Superintendent

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Terms of Employment:

Twelve months/240 days; salary and work year established by the Board.

Job Summary:

York School District One seeks an instructional leader who believes in the unlimited potential of every child and is committed to creating a school where all students and staff feel seen, heard, and belong. The Elementary Principal provides decisive leadership grounded in strong instructional knowledge, effective management practices, and a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and community engagement. The ideal candidate demonstrates expertise in standards-based instruction, social-emotional learning, and data-informed decision making, and can translate vision into action by building systems, developing staff, and fostering a safe and high?performance learning environment.

Qualifications:

- Valid South Carolina certification as an Elementary Principal or eligibility for appropriate certification

- Master’s degree in Educational Administration or related field

- Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience and three years of school or district?level administrative experience

- Demonstrated success leading instructional improvement and staff development

- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

- Experience fostering positive school culture and supporting diverse learners

- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate

Essential Duties:

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of York School District One.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment that promotes belonging and academic success.
• Leads a results-oriented instructional program based on high-quality standards, curriculum, and assessments.
• Uses data from multiple sources to monitor student learning, guide instructional decisions, and close achievement gaps.
• Ensures implementation of effective PLC practices that support continuous improvement.
• Recruits, hires, develops, and retains high?quality staff.
• Provides meaningful feedback, coaching, and evaluation in accordance with state and district procedures.
• Implements district policies, regulations, and Board directives.
• Oversees daily school operations, building maintenance, technology, transportation coordination, and school safety procedures.
• Ensures implementation and monitoring of emergency operations and crisis response plans.
• Plans and monitors the school budget; manages federal, state, and grant funds appropriately.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Builds strong relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Communicates clearly, consistently, and professionally with all stakeholders.
• Coordinates school activities with other schools and district programs.
• Participates in professional learning, conferences, and district?required training.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Specific Job Requirements:

- Demonstrates strong team?building and collaborative leadership skills

- Shows initiative and sound judgment in decision?making

- Communicates effectively with diverse populations

- Models professionalism, integrity, and high expectations

Working Conditions:  

• Generally, thejob requires 20% sitting, 60% walking, and 20% standing.  

• Effectively coordinate a variety of difficult, technical administrative functions at a level requiring extensive independent decision-making within established rules, policies, and procedures 

• Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. 

• May experience constant interruptions, inflexible deadlines, and changes to normal routines.

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated annually according to the South Carolina PADEPP Evaluation System and applicable Board policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

York School District One is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, or any other protected classification in accordance with state and federal law.

About York School District 1

York One is working to become a true learning organization and by doing so our focus is centered on the system’s clear purpose: to ensure our children have the opportunity to reach their highest potential by finding the intersection of what they are passionate about and what they do well. Therefore, Principals within York One are responsible for creating strong school cultures and academic programs clearly focused on improving teaching practice and improving student achievement.

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