High School Principal

Position: Principal
Work Location: Greene Central High School

Salary Schedule: Local Principal Schedule

Grade: Principal

Work Schedule: 12 Month Salary 
Reports To: Superintendent

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary
The principal serves as the schools instructional leader, implementing board policies and district procedures to ensure a safe, high-quality learning environment aligned with the districts vision, mission, and commitment to equity. Success depends on the principal modeling the districts core values, school safety, family and student engagement, student outcomes, teaching and learning, and human capital, through the schools daily operations. In partnership with the school leadership team and district leadership, the principal is responsible for scheduling, standards-aligned curriculum, strategic planning, extracurricular programming, personnel management, crisis preparedness, and facility operations.

Essential Duties

• Develops, implements, and evaluates the instructional program of the school by providing activities which facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhance the quality of the instructional program
• Uses data with proficiency to make decisions regarding the overall instructional program and in support of classroom practices
• Prepares and submits the schools budgetary requests and assumes accountability for all monies
• Collaborates with Human Resources to identify, prepare, hire, and retain diverse, highly qualified, and effective educators
• Identifies the annual objectives for the instructional, extra-curricular, and athletic programs of the school
• Provides oversight of services provided to students in the school (e.g., counseling, social work, exceptional childrens programming).
• Gives leadership to the development and implementation of a system for evaluating student progress by means that include the maintaining of up-to-date student data
• Observes and evaluates classroom instruction in a timely manner and provides feedback and support to educators as needed in accordance with established policies and practices
• Visibly supports the positive, culturally responsive traditions of the school community; promotes a sense of well-being among staff, students, and parents
• Maintains a school atmosphere conducive to learning
• Systematically and frequently observes in classrooms and engages in conversation with students about their learning
• Influences the evolution of the culture to support the continuous improvement of the school as outlined in the School Improvement Plan
• Models and leads the work of restorative practices in order to decrease discipline disproportionalities and academic disparities
• Establishes and implements scheduled maintenance inspections of school plant and grounds
• Establishes and maintains clear, positive, and consistent interactions with parents, families, and community partners to receive input and feedback on the effectiveness of the school, curriculum, and to resolve concerns in partnership with parents/caregivers and school and district leaders
• Sets a clear vision for the school in alignment with the direction of the district Strategic Plan and provides leadership for the schools instructional leadership team in collaboration with the various divisions within the district
• Models the importance of continued adult learning by engaging in activities to develop personal knowledge and skill along with expanded self-awareness
• Drives the successful integration of evidence-based strategies to ensure the growth and success of all students and staff and models the importance of data-driven decision-making;
• Acknowledges the importance of social and emotional learning and intentionally creates spaces for students and staff to engage in experiences that result in joy and wellness
• Encourages and supports innovative strategies that support equity, engagement, and social justice action to assure a high-quality learning experience for every student
• Designs and leads the work of highly effective teams and measures outcomes of the various teams represented in the school
• Attends Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), School Improvement Team (SIT), and data review meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains compliance with all district policies and procedures

Educational/Experience Requirements

• Masters Degree in a related field required
• Must hold or be eligible for the North Carolina Professional License with an endorsement in PK-12 administration and supervision
• N.C. Teaching License preferred
• Valid drivers license and availability of private transportation, or the ability to get to off-site meetings
• Must have a minimum of 7-10 years of related work experience (teaching experience and school leadership combined) with a demonstrated track record of successfully leading as a school administrator (Principal and/or Assistant Principal)
• Extensive knowledge of management and leadership principles and practices
• Comprehensive knowledge of school personnel and administrative practices, procedures, and methods and a demonstrated track record of closing opportunity gaps
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, certified and classified school staff, parents/caregivers, school and district administrators
• Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs and/or supervision
• Familiarity with budget management, school improvement planning, and the processes that effectively engage stakeholder groups on important issues
• Ability to engage with diverse staff, leadership, and constituents to promote trust, collaboration, and partnerships, both internal and external to the school

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Disclosure
This document provides descriptive information about the above Greene County Schools position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individuals ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion.  Greene Central High School is currently identified as low-performing. In accordance with G.S.
143.B-146.7, the principal shall not be transferred from another low-performing school. Greene County Schools reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

Date Created/Revised: 7/17/2026