Principal

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District • Starkville, MS

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About The Position

The Principal directs and manage the instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at the assigned school. This position provides leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service and oversees compliance with state and district policies.

Requirements

• Must have a valid Mississippi license with endorsement in Administration (486).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and management of the total instructional program and communicates high expectations for excellence.
• Supervise and evaluate of all personnel assigned to the school.
• Guide and support teachers in classroom organization and management, grouping of students, daily lesson plans, effective use of curriculum maps and teaching materials.
• Lead the development of the school improvement plan and professional development plan.
• Engage and be visible in classrooms, common areas, and at extra-curricular activities.
• Provide timely response to administrative communication and stakeholder needs.
• Enforce appropriate state and federal regulations, board policies, administrative directives, state and AdvanceEd accreditation standards.
• Lead/participate in the school leadership team, New Teacher mentor group, Three Tier Teacher Support Team, and the Shared Decision-Making Team.
• Ensure that teachers have an ongoing communication system with parents, sets expectations for parent/teacher conferences, and ensures timely, accurate grade entry.
• Work with other principals and district-level administrators to ensure the continuous and sequential learning of all students.
• Promote and effectively communicates the mission and beliefs of the Starkville School District and the school.
• Build an effective working relationship with the students, school personnel, parents, and the community.
• Manage and maintain appropriate student, school, and fiscal records as required by state and district policy.
• Communicate the expectations to students, teachers, and parents relative to discipline and attendance matters.
• Oversee the security, coordination, and communication of expectations for state and district testing programs.
• Lead the development and management of a comprehensive program of student services and extra-curricular activities as determined by the needs of the students in the individual schools.
• Report regularly and punctually to assigned work location and notifies supervisor or designee of impending absence in a timely manner.
• Supervise the maintenance of the physical facilities and directs the work of the custodians assigned to the building.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the superintendent or his/her designee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed