JOB SPECIFICATION

PRINCIPAL – HIGH SCHOOL

THE POSITION

Under general supervision of the Deputy Superintendent – Educational Support Services is responsible for the administration and coordination of a High School.

RESPONSIBLE TO:            Deputy Superintendent – Educational Support Services

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Understands the underlying philosophy for a High School that matches the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of adolescents.
• Screens, selects, directs and evaluates performance of certificated and classified staff members.
• Administers an articulated curriculum program; conducts regular needs assessments and interprets results to staff and community, and gives high priority to leadership for inspiring curriculum and instruction.
• Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policy.
• Communicates effectively with the business and residential community and participates in civic activities.
• Motivates employee performance and enhances morale.
• Administers a balanced budget and operates a school under a decentralized management system.
• Maintains a commitment to ongoing growth in self and others, supporting and participating in District and site professional growth programs.
• Actively promotes fund-raising and grant applications for the site and for the District.
• Possesses the knowledge to implement an employee evaluation system which might include clinical supervision.
• Demonstrates positive attitude toward job and remains a flexible and innovative team builder.
• Has knowledge of local policies, state and federal laws relating to minors.
• Supervises and manages site operation to assure safety and efficiency.
• Implements and monitors special programs.
• Manages certificated and classified contracts at site level.
• Develops master schedules and calendars which maximize the possible achievement of program objectives.

 QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE

Desirable:

• Ability to articulate school and District policy.
• Energetic approach to responsibilities.
• Positive personality; sense of humor and compassion.
• Creative ability.
• Ability to accept criticism and grow as the result.
• Ability to visualize and implement change.
• Capacity to withstand stress.
• Self motivation.
• Potential for growth.

Credential:

• Valid California Administrative Credential.

Education:

• Masters degree or higher, from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

• Successful teaching and administrative experience in a high school; experience in the area of high school curriculum; demonstrated skill in participative management, shared decision-making and school and program planning.

WORK YEAR:         219 Days

SALARY:                  Certificated Administrative Salary Schedule