Principal

Wake County Public School System•Knightdale, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the chief administrator of a school in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes increased student achievement and equitable outcomes for all students and the professional development of each staff member.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education administration from an accredited college or university
School-based leadership experience
Extensive knowledge of best practices to ensure the academic growth of all students
Extensive knowledge of school-based management practices, curriculum, organizational patterns, school operations, and student services
Extensive knowledge of the evaluation process of staff
Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps; Microsoft Teams
Excellent customer service skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to provide leadership and to supervise the planning, development, and establishment of new, modified, or improved programs, services, and activities
Ability to lead diverse staff in implementation of school district Strategic Plan
Ability to understand how to address achievement gaps and increase student achievement
Ability to complete complex tasks and minimize errors with attention to detail
Ability to maintain a highly motivated staff by providing a healthy and safe work environment and by communicating with employees in an honest, fair, and timely manner using sound judgment
Ability to independently resolve problems
Ability to organize information from multiple sources
Ability to handle confidential material
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; excellent public speaking and presentation skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community
Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License for School Administrator-Principal
Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience as a teacher or instructional support staff
Experience increasing student achievement

Responsibilities

Conceptualizes the broad goals of the school and plans accordingly to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program.
Ensures that the school program is compatible with the legal, financial and organizational structure of the school system. Defines the responsibilities and accountability of staff members and develops plans for interpreting the school program to the community.
Models and encourages an inclusive and respectful environment. Ensures equitable access to resources and opportunities for all students.
Provides activities which facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhance the quality of the instructional program.
Identifies the annual objectives for the instructional, extracurricular, and athletic programs of the school.
Ensures that instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed and involves the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program. Provides opportunities for staff participation in the school program.
Evaluates student progress in the instructional program by means that include the maintaining of up-to-date student data. Supervises and evaluates the performance of the school staff.
Maintains inter-school system communication and seeks assistance from central office staff to improve performance. Maintains good relationships with students, staff, and parents. Complies with established lines of authority.
Orients and assists new staff and new students and provides opportunities for their input in the school program.
Encourages the use of community resources, cooperates with the community in the use of school facilities, interprets the school program for the community, and maintains communication with community members.
Manages, directs, and maintains records on the materials, supplies and equipment which are necessary to carry out the daily school routine. Involves the staff in determining priorities for instructional purposes.
Organizes, oversees, and provides support to the various services, supplies, materials, and equipment provided to carry out the school program. Makes use of community resources.
Strategically maintains and monitors track records of continuously improving outcomes for students.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.