St. Helena College and Career Academy Principal 2025-2026

Qualifications

The applicant must meet the legal requirements for principals in Louisiana and possess a Master’s and/or Advanced Degree in educational administration, possess Louisiana Teaching Certificate as established by the State Department of Education as outlined in Bulletin 746 or have the required endorsements by Louisiana Department of Education (LDE) to lead a school. Applicant must also have five years of successful teaching experience and/or previous experience in school administration. 

Area of Responsibility

Work under the supervision of the principal administering the school in accordance with school board policies. Use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to manage the assigned school in partnership with the principal to promote high educational achievement for each student.

Principal Duties

• Develops performance objectives and prepares a professional growth plan supporting school and school system goals.
• Demonstrates progress towards achieving the objectives of the professional growth plan.
• Observes and supervises assigned personnel at the school.
• Assists with parent and student conferences and process discipline referrals.
• Conducts Performance observations and serves as the evaluator for assigned teachers and support staff. Performs all of the duties of evaluator as describes in the
• Personnel Evaluation Plan.
• Assists with the selection process, orientation and assignment of personnel.
• Assists with research and the facilitation of Professional Development activities at the school.
• Assists with requisitioning and administering supplies, materials, equipment,                        textbooks and other services for staff in a timely manner.
• Assists with the supervision of custodial services, food services, transportation, and the maintenance of the physical plant
• Assists with the supervision of establishing and enforcing rules and regulations          related to student rights and responsibilities.
• Communicates with community agencies to provide special assistance to students that are in need of services.
• Assists with student attendance records
• Assists with Monitoring student progress and establishing a procedure for distributing progress reports and report cards.
• Assists with providing a climate conducive to learning, reflecting high expectations for student behavior, clean and orderly facility, and a safe secure environment.
• Participates in required training related to the school’s academic focus.
• Assists with promoting professional practices, requiring all personnel to participate in professional development opportunities to improve and implement current educational best practices.
• Exhibits the skills to establish, implement, and promote innovative approaches to student and staff learning.
• Assists with supervising the implementation of the School Improvement Plan approved by the Louisiana Department of Education and St. Helena Parish School Board.
  • Guarantees an essential curriculum, and grade level expectations as the focus of daily instruction
  • Monitors student achievement, using assessment strategies that reflect the rigor of the state and national assessments
  • Maximize academic learning time, reflecting the effective use of instructional time, high expectations for ALL students, and demonstrate an understanding of student learning needs and differences.
• Creates a positive school culture and learning climate for all students
• Assists with the supervision of extracurricular activities.
• Assists with keeping the public, staff, and media adequately informed about programs provided by the school and student progress toward achieving the school’s mission.
• Assists the principal and staff to organize a PTO at the school level.
• Performs other duties as designated by the Superintendent of Schools.

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to plan, organize, and oversee the work of the school staff
• Ability to work harmoniously with central office staff, schools, school staff, parents and the public
• Ability to gain respect of staff, parents, and public
• Ability to establish a culture and climate that encourages positive interactions by teachers and staff between and among students, parents, and the public
• Exhibits professionalism in dealing with all members of the staff
• Neat and well-groomed appearance

Professional Conduct

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct.  Breach of professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, participate in acts contrary to SHPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

How To Apply

• You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position
• Please also provide complete reference information for each reference including name, phone and email address.
• Providing a resume, and additional attachments are optional
• Equal Employment Opportunity

Salary : $74,400 - $75,400