Middle School/High School Principal

Job Description: Middle School/High School Principal Position Title: MS/HS Principal Reports To: Superintendent Approved By: Board of Education FLSA Status: Exempt The MS/HS Principal provides leadership that promotes the mission of Temple Christian School by guiding the curricular, cocurricular, and spiritual development of students, cultivating strong partnerships with parents, supporting the professional growth of faculty and staff, and contributing to shared leadership across the school system. Spiritual Maturity Publicly profess faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior Actively engage in the life and ministry of an evangelical church Pursue spiritual growth through regular study of Scripture and prayer Demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit as evidence of a maturing faith Believe in and support TCS’s Statement of Faith, Biblical Morality Statement, and Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality Agree to abide by the TCS Christian Lifestyle Statements Professional Responsibilities (Essential) General • Participate in the development and implementation of district-wide policies and programs • Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students, parents, staff, and guests by partnering with key personnel and community resources • Cultivate meaningful relationships and promote a positive building climate for students, parents, faculty, staff, and the broader community Instructional Leadership • Articulate a well-developed philosophy of Christian education • Provide leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and instructional programs aligned with the school’s mission, and make recommendations to the Superintendent for final approval • Collaborate with other school leaders to enhance the academic experience for students • Provide coherent, high-quality in-service and professional development opportunities in partnership with the Superintendent • Maintain an active commitment to personal professional growth and awareness of current educational practices • Review and evaluate unit plans, lesson plans, and grading practices • Administer academic and behavioral discipline in a manner that is fair, consistent, and restorative • Oversee and coordinate building-wide logistics, including class schedules, teacher schedules, report cards, transcripts, testing, senior trip, graduation, and related responsibilities Hiring • Provide leadership in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of high school faculty and staff who support the school’s mission, making hiring recommendations to the Superintendent for final approval • Follow established procedures for hiring personnel • Provide thorough and mission-aligned orientation for new employees Faculty/Staff Supervision • Support faculty and staff in fulfilling the school’s mission and maximizing their effectiveness • Conduct annual evaluations of faculty and staff utilizing approved instruments • Assist with the creation, implementation, and evaluation of professional growth goals • Ensure completion of all required credentials and certifications • Oversee all campus departments and student services, working closely with building leaders (e.g., Athletic Director, Intervention Specialist) • Maintain consistent communication with directors of Athletics, Food Service, Admissions, Finance, and other personnel providing building services (e.g., IT) Finance • Assist the Superintendent and Business Manager with MS/HS budget planning • Track and monitor expenditures responsibly Admissions • Coordinate building-level admissions work in partnership with the Superintendent and Admissions Director • Review applications, conduct admissions interviews with prospective students and families and make admissions recommendations to the Superintendent for final approval. Public Relations • Foster healthy partnerships with parents that reflect biblical authority and inspire confidence in the school • Keep constituents informed of relevant building and school-wide happenings • Actively participate in marketing and representing the school • Attend school events and serve as administrator on duty for MS/HS events, in conjunction with the Athletic Director and other TCS administrators. • Collaborate with community agencies on matters related to student and school welfare Compliance • Ensure adherence to all state and federal requirements • Maintain compliance with TCS’s ODEW Charter standards • Uphold TCS policies and Handbook expectations • Review and update the MS/HS Parent and Student Handbook annually in collaboration with the Superintendent and Board of Education Facilities • Assist in monitoring and maintaining the condition of school facilities, grounds, and equipment Other • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent Professional Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Education and teaching experience required. Master’s in Educational Administration preferred • Minimum of 5 years successful classroom teaching experience with an additional two years of administrative experience preferred • Hold or obtain valid licensure through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce • Demonstrate emotional intelligence, humility, self-awareness, and empathy • Show initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently • Exhibit strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines • Demonstrate resourcefulness, creativity, and problem-solving ability • Effectively manage conflict with all constituent groups • Demonstrate flexibility in adjusting schedules and priorities • Collaborate effectively as a team member • Show commitment to lifelong learning and skill development • Be coachable and responsive to direction and feedback • Maintain confidentiality and display high personal integrity • Develop and execute an annual professional growth plan • Communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders • Contribute professionally to the overall school community • Consistently model professionalism in conduct and appearance This job description is subject to change and does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities or expectations. Interested candidates should submit: Cover letter Résumé Professional references Personal testimony of faith Send materials to: Bruce Bowman bowmanb@tcspioneers.org