Company Description

Kings Valley Charter School provides a rural, community-based education tailored to the individual needs and interests of each child, emphasizing the involvement of parents and the community.

The goal of the Kings Valley Charter School is to achieve academic excellence for all students through an individualized program. The environment at Kings Valley Charter School is designed to promote self-motivation, responsibility, and a positive attitude.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Principal is the instructional leader of the school, responsible for establishing an instructional vision and a focused plan for improving student achievement; monitoring and supervising instruction; supporting teachers in improving their instructional practice; creating a community of continuous learning for all staff and students; and fostering a culture of high expectations for all students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Please note this job description is not designed to cover a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties and Responsibilities
● Oversees the daily management of the school and office.
● Oversees educators in the school, providing periodic observations and evaluations.
● Offers additional training and guidance as necessary based on evaluations of professional staff.
● Participates in the hiring of all teachers and staff for the school and handles first level of employee
discipline.
● Ensures a productive learning environment through continual collaboration with teachers, students,
and parents.
● Facilitates opportunities to connect with students by being present and available during arrival and
dismissal, by appearing at school functions, and by meeting with students.
● Enforces disciplinary policies and procedures with students.
● Participates in parent meetings and conferences and acts as intermediary between parents, teachers,
and students to deal with a variety of needs or issues.
● Maintains competency and student academic achievement as prescribed by the school board.
● Presides over staff meetings.
● Ensures completion of routine and required paperwork including attendance reports, test results,
threat assessments, sexual threat assesment, reporting child abuse, reporting holds, and licensing
information for students, educators, staff, and school management.
● Coordinates staff development for faculty and staff; provides instruction if needed.
● Represents the school in community activities and meetings.
● Interacts with various stakeholders to foster a positive relationship between the school and
community.
● Acts as liaison between the Charter school representative and the Evergreen; communicates needs
and information to both sides.
● Chooses and develops curriculum and textbooks that align with local, state, national standards, and
obtains approval from the School Board.
● Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

You have…

● Masters in Education
● School Administrator License
● Five years of experience as a school administrator

Skill Profile
The individual in this position is expected to possess and utilize skills in:
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
● Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
● Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to professionally and effectively communicate with educators, parents, and community leaders.
● Experience working with a diverse student body.
● Knowledge of state and federal laws applying to public and charter schools
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Thorough understanding of instructional methodology.
● Knowledge of best practices in education and educational administration.
● Ability to identify and solve problems.
● Creative thinking skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
● Work is performed indoors in an office or school environment with frequent interruptions.
● Primary functions require dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time; kneeling, bending at the waist; lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying office equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 15 pounds; emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; and seeing to read, prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.

Additional Information

PSKV provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military status, or marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, regulation, or ordinance. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, firing, transfer, promotion, benefits, and compensation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please respond from within the job application system.