What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal, Mid position at Hillsborough County Public Schools?
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To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants
- must possess a State of Florida Professional Teaching Certificate with Educational Leadership on the certificate OR a valid FLDOE Statement of Eligibility for such,
- must have successfully passed the HCPS school-based administrative screening process (Preparing New Principals [PNP]),
- must be on the list of eligible screened administrators.
For more information, please visit: Administrative Positions and Qualifications
Applications to specific, posted school-based administrative positions like this one will not be considered without being a member of the pool of eligible, screened administrators.
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Summary:
The Principal directs and coordinates educational, administrative, and counseling activities of a middle or a career center public school site. The Principal demonstrates the Florida Principal Standards, serves as the instructional leader, and develops and evaluates educational programs to ensure conformance to state, national, and school board standards.SUPERVISORY EXPECTATIONS: Manage assigned clerical staff and subordinate professional personnel in one or more sections of the department. Take responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned teams. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district’s policies and applicable state and federal laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:
- Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
- Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
- Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
- Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.
- Develops and coordinates educational programs through meetings with staff, reviews of teachers’ activities, and issuance of directives.
- Administers and develops educational programs for students with mental or physical disabilities.
- Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with colleges, community organizations, and other schools to coordinate educational services.
- Requisitions and allocates supplies, equipment, and instructional material as needed.
- Directs preparation of class schedules, cumulative records, and attendance reports.
- Walks about school building and property to monitor safety and security.
- Plans and monitors school budget.
- Plans for and directs building maintenance.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.
Other information:
Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget. Conserves organizational resources. Develops and implements cost saving measures. Contributes to profits and revenue.
Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.
Managing People: Provides direction and gains compliance. Includes subordinates in planning. Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities. Makes self available to subordinates. Provides regular performance feedback. Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth.
Quality Management: Fosters quality focus in others. Sets clear quality requirements. Measures key outcomes. Solicits and applies customer feedback. Improves processes, products, and services.
Recruitment & Staffing: Utilizes recruitment sources. Exhibits sound interviewing skills. Presents positive, realistic view of the organization. Analyzes and forecasts staffing needs. Makes quality hiring decisions.
NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.
The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.
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Please carefully read all emails received to determine the status of your application submission.
Not Currently an Employee of our district?
- If you are seeking employment with Hillsborough County Public Schools.
Are you a current employee of Hillsborough County Public Schools?
- Eligible employees can find and apply for positions on the new employee experience on the Infor System (GHR Employee Space).
All current employees seeking transfer or promotion must apply through the Opportunities Link in Infor.
Employees who wish to transfer to a different position or location must satisfy the minimum requirements of the desired position.
Please review the skills/competencies listed on your employee profile to determine your eligibility.
Please review the job description for each job BEFORE applying. Each job description contains the required qualifications needed for the position.
Job description search: https://www2.sdhc.k12.fl.us/jobdescrs
If you need to update your skills/competencies, please contact Application Services at 813-840-7181.
You must ensure that you have the proper skills/competencies added to your employee profile PRIOR TO, OR SHORTLY AFTER, applying for any opening.
(Skill/competency updates are not necessary for employees seeking a lateral transfer [same job at a different location])
Salary Schedules
Our district salary schedules are available at: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/page/welcome-to-hcps-employment