Position SummaryThe Principals under the direction of the Superintendent shall be administratively responsible for the educational program and all other activities of the individual schools.Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Sets Clear and compelling direction for the school that supports the district mission, vision and strategic plan.2. Provides leadership for the development of instructional goals and objectives of the school to ensure continued student growth.3. Establishes a learning climate which supports the best teaching practices and instructional goals and objectives of the school4. Evaluates ALL students’ progress and areas of growth5. Provides leadership for the development of in-service/staff development programs6. Works effectively as a team member with other building administrators.7. Administers the school site budgets in accordance with district policy and procedure8. Guides staff in the determination of long-range plans and current goals and objectives9. Participates in the development and implementation of district-approved curriculum10. Plans, organizes, and directs the business operations of the school site, including budgets, in accordance with district policies and procedures11. Supervises and evaluates performance of assigned personnel12. Communicates effectively with students and families about programs, individual student progress, and concurrent credit opportunities13. Directs preparation of master schedules and other school/district/state/federal reports14. Attends and supervises school activities such as assemblies and evening events at the school15. Plans and monitors the school budget16. Focuses on continuous improvement and collaborates with staff and stakeholders to develop and implement school improvement plans17. Identifies problems and solutions and utilizes strategic thinking to make decisions that impactstudents, staff, and families18. Possesses strong communication skills (oral and written)19. Other duties as assigned. This job description is in no way an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.Position QualificationsCompetency Statements*Evidence of strong commitment to quality education*Evidence of strong organizational skills*Evidence of strong oral and written communication skillsCertificates & LicensesValid Arkansas teaching certificate or license in Educational Administration specific to campus-based grade levels for meeting the position's essential duties and responsibilities.Other RequirementsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community.Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.Ability to perform duties with awareness of all federal, state, and district requirements.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform with the essential functions.The White County Central School District HR Office has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the White County Central School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the White County Central School District may deem appropriate.The White County Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.It is the policy of the White County Central School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in it's educational programs, activities or employment practices.