What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal (2026-2027) - Harbison West Elementary School position at School District Five?
Position Title: Principal
Location: Harbison West Elementary School
Pay Scale/Salary Class/Days: Administrative Pay Scale / Grade 36 / 240 Days
Requirements:
Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a valid South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) Principal or Supervisor Certification in one of the following areas: School Principal (Tier I or Tier II), Elementary Principal (Tier I or Tier II), Secondary Principal (Tier I or Tier II), Elementary Principal, Elementary Supervisor, Secondary Principal, or Secondary Supervisor supplemented by at least three to four years of teaching and administrative experience. Must possess a valid state driver's license.
Description:
Under limited supervision, provides the leadership and management skills necessary to maximize the efforts of teachers and students in an environment which is conducive to educational enhancement, growth and achievement for students; directs all daily operations of the school campus; supervises and coordinates the work of all assigned professional and classified personnel; ensures subordinates' adherence to District policies, regulations and goals. Reports to the Superintendent.
External Applicants:
Visit the District Five application site at: https://www.applitrack.com/lex5/onlineapp/default.aspx , complete an External Application and indicate the vacancy for which you are applying. If you have previously submitted an application, log on to your existing application and add the current vacancies of interest. A current resume and letter of interest must be attached to the application. Three (3) professional references no more than one-year old are required online. One (1) must be from your current or most recent supervisor.
Internal Applicants:
Visit the District Five application site at: https://www.applitrack.com/lex5/onlineapp/default.aspx, submit an Internal Application and indicate the vacancy for which you are applying. If you have previously submitted an internal application, log on to your existing application and add the current vacancies of interest. A current resume and letter of interest must be attached to the application. Three (3) professional references no more than one-year old are required online. One (1) must be from your current or most recent supervisor.