Principal Pool

Montgomery County Schools•Troy, NC

About The Position

Montgomery County School District is seeking dynamic, visionary, and student-centered school leaders to join our Principal Pool. This pool serves as a pipeline for future principal vacancies across our elementary, middle, and high schools. By applying to this pool, qualified candidates are pre-screened and considered for upcoming openings as they arise throughout the school year. Being selected for the principal pool does not guarantee immediate placement; however, it indicates that a candidate has met the rigorous qualifications and is eligible to be interviewed for principal vacancies as they occur. The pool model allows the district to: Streamline hiring processes for principal vacancies; Identify top talent early and maintain a ready pipeline; Ensure equity and consistency in the evaluation of leadership candidates; Support succession planning and district leadership development goals.

Requirements

5-7 years of related educational work experience, experience as an assistant principal preferred
Master’s Degree with coursework in education administration and curriculum and instruction
Must hold the North Carolina Professional License for School Administrators
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Must be able to physically perform the basic operational functions of stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, hearing and repetitive motion
Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains an effective educational program consistent with state and federal guidelines and the philosophy, policies, and goals of the School Board
Analyzes data to initiate, design, and implement programs to meet the specific needs of the school’s instructional program
Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school
Able to assist in the preparation of the school budget and monitor expenditures
Coordinates and works with the central administrative staff on school problems
Uphold Montgomery County School Board policies and regulations by the school's staff and students
Create schedules within established guidelines to meet student needs
Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline as necessary, according to School Board policy and the due process rights of children
Be responsible for maintaining accurate records of the progress and attendance of students.
Supervise all employees assigned to the school
Oversee the hiring process of all school building personnel
Supervise the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and non-academic purposes.
Observe and evaluate classroom instruction using appropriate evaluation tools. Additionally, give feedback and provide support as needed.
Establishes a school culture that promotes equity among all students and staff
Creates and maintains good relationships with all stakeholders
Other duties as needed and/or assigned.