What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Pool 2026-2027 position at Jefferson Parish School District?
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a principal in Jefferson Parish Schools, s/he is the instructional leader who manages staff, programs, and facilities in order to provide the education our students deserve to succeed in life and make our world a better place. The principal provides the leadership in the evaluation of the strengths and programmatic needs of the school in relation to district, local, state, and national goals.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER
- Develops and articulates a shared vision for excellence
- Establishes measurable academic outcomes for all students
- Ensures implementation of robust curricula in every classroom
- Promotes improved teaching practices through the provision of job-embedded professional development
- Provides actionable feedback to teachers inclusive of follow-up and support.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH LEADER
- Provides instructional leadership at the school building through the development of:
- a solid core of certified teachers through recruiting and hiring the best candidates
- weekly, job-embedded professional development sessions aligned to current teacher and student needs
- informal and formal observation processes to ensure quality instruction
- a process to identify and support a teacher-leader pipeline
Compensation:
- JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
- JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package.