Principal, High School
Job Responsibilities:
- Chief Administrator of the Building: Manages, administers, and provides leadership relating to the education of our students and day to day operations.
- Develops and administers quality educational programs within the guidelines and standards developed by the Board of Trustees and the Office of Public Instruction.
- Monitors classroom instruction.
- Supervises and evaluates both certified and classified staff members in accordance with the supervision model of the school district and in accordance with the negotiated agreements of various employee groups.
- Develops and maintains good working relations with parents, students, staff and public.
- Meets the diverse needs of students and staff members in the school by directing and building an appropriate learning environment.
- Works as a team member within the district leadership and management structure and supports decisions made by administration in an effort to maintain positive staff morale.
- Fosters a positive school climate and maintains a visible presence in the building to enforce safety and security stands for students and faculty.
- Administers student discipline in a fair and appropriate manner that is consistent with the philosophy, goals, and policies of the school and the school district.
- Works with staff to prepare yearly budget requests and monitors spending to conform to budget restrictions.
- Supervises preparation of attendance reports, test results, and other reports as required by the Office of Public Instruction and other agencies; collects and analyzes data as required.
- Acts as a liaison and provides explanation and interpretation of school programs, policies, procedures, and laws to students, parents/guardians, staff and the community.
- Participates in policy and procedural decisions relevant to student and administrative issues.
- Participates in activities of the school that include parents/guardians, staff, students and the public.
- Maintains instructional expertise in his/her teaching areas through continuous involvement in that subject(s) curriculum.
- Performs other appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned by the District Superintendent.
- Reports to the District Superintendent.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, parents/guardians, and the public.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, students, parents/guardians and the public.
- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in educational setting.
- Ability to write reports, school correspondence, manuals or other relevant information.
- Ability to maintain student confidentiality.
- Ability to improve and maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
- Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to follow directions and multi-task.
- Skill in organization to provide effective administration of all school functions.
- Skill, dedication, and aptitude for recognizing the development needs of high school students.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
- Skill and aptitude in the use of computers, software and current technology.
- Knowledge of state and local policies and laws that refer to student discipline and education.
- Knowledge of best practices in curriculum and instruction in order to be the instructional leader of the building.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Demonstrated Instructional Leader.
- Master degree in education or relevant subject, AND,
- Valid Montana Administrator’s certification with appropriate administrative endorsements upon hire; AND,
- Minimum of five years of teaching or equivalent certified experience.
.Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as a high school administrator.
- Evidence of continuing academic growth.
- Experience in high school teaching.
- Experience working with Montana special education laws, policies and regulations.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time, stoop, bend, lift and carry items up to 40 pounds.