High School Principal (26-27 School Yr.)

Educate Kansas•Tecumseh, KS

61d

About The Position

The building principal is responsible for the collective success of the school including the learning, growth, and achievement of both students and staff. As the schools primary instructional leader, the building principal will enable dialogue and data-informed reflection about curriculum, assessment, instruction and student progress. The building principal will collaborate with variety of internal and external stakeholders to create and improve systems that maximize the utilization of resources and human capital, foster collaboration and facilitate constructive change. The building principal will collaborate with stakeholders to establish and propagate a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.

Requirements

A valid building leadership license issued by the Kansas State Board of Education.
Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with others, including the ability to communicate effectively with broad and diverse audiences.
Ability to handle a fast-paced, intense work environment.
Ability to manage job responsibilities and meet the established building outcomes.
Ability/willingness to work a daily schedule that could demand an extended workday.
Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.
Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned.
Ability to implement and follow all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
Must verify good health by passing a physical examination, which includes TB and drug test as required.
Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.
Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.

Responsibilities

Participation in a Team to Create a Vision and Mission
Participation in a Team to Develop an Implementation Plan and a School Improvement Plan
Implementation of the School Improvement Plan
Monitoring Student Progress and the Instructional Program
Sharing Student Learning Results
Implementing a Variety of Student Activities
Providing Student Support Services
Staff Evaluation
Professional Learning
Distributed Leadership (Instructional Leadership)
Helps students develop responsibility for their conduct.
Cultivates staff behaviors that promote respect of authority, tolerance of diversity, and appreciation of each students potential.
Promotes positive relationships among all persons in the school community.
Facilitates effective site councils.
Organizes effective budget-planning procedures.
Ensures building expenditures do not exceed the limits set forth by the Board-approved budget.
Maintains building records and property.
Engages in professional growth activities as directed.
Uses written and spoken language well.
Makes all necessary administrative decisions in a timely fashion.
Delegates supervision when appropriate.
Maintains office hours as determined by the Superintendent.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor and in accordance with the provisions of the USD 450 Board of Education.