Principal

Overall Purpose 

The job of Principal is done for the purpose of providing support for the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing overall site operations, services, and staff at assigned school; providing information and serving as a resource to others; enforcing established policies and regulatory requirements; coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations, and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students.

Essential Functions

• Leads with the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district, and/or state objectives in order to increase student achievement and improvement.
• Evaluates assigned personnel for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
• Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
• Delegates responsibility for a variety of administrative functions to Assistant Principal and other personnel for the purpose of managing the workload more efficiently.
• Develops budgets and financial forecasts for the purpose of providing financial guidance and recommendations to administrative personnel, Superintendent, and/or governing Board.
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students, and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, and/or resolving conflicts.
• Implements policies, procedures, and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Manages school administrative functions (facility maintenance, budget, staffing, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines.
• Presents information (budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback, and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Supervises Assistant Principals and other instructional personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth, and achieving overall objectives of school's curriculum.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years successful experience as a classroom teacher.

3 years of experience in public school administration/supervision preferred.

Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.

Education/Training

Valid Georgia professional certificate in educational leadership, or the eligibility to hold this certificate.

Master’s degree required.

Clearances

Criminal Background Check 

FLSA Status/Work Calendar

Exempt/240

Salary Range: $71,441-$123,012

Salary : $82,702 - $155,606