Principal, Palmetto Elementary School

Fulton Schools • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Principal provides instructional and organizational leadership for Palmetto Elementary School. The role advocates for the school and works with stakeholders to develop a shared vision that positions the school for success and engages students and their community. The Principal collaborates on developing and executing a school improvement plan, allocates resources to continually improve student achievement, and builds a talented team to create a safe, engaging learning environment.

The Principal leads efforts to increase student achievement, advance instructional excellence, foster collaboration and continuous improvement, and align the school team around student outcomes. The role manages financial, physical, and personnel resources; communicates with stakeholders; and works through differing opinions, ideologies, and expertise to achieve the school’s vision and objectives. Other duties may be assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Administration, or a related field.
• Hold or be eligible for a Tier II Georgia Leadership Certificate; a valid, renewable Tier I Georgia Leadership Certificate will also be considered.
• Enroll in a program leading to Tier II Georgia Leadership certification within one year of hire and complete the program within three years of hire.
• At least five years of experience demonstrating progression of added responsibility in Education, Educational Administration, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience supervising others.
• Demonstrated ability to take leadership and meet established objectives to create positive outcomes in a school environment.
• Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities needed for productive learning in a school.
• Ability to apply critical-thinking skills to resolve various issues.
• Ability to manage financial, material, and human resources effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to make recommendations on detailed, controversial, simple, or complex topics.
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives.
• Ability to exercise strict confidence when handling sensitive information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build a common vision and execute a strategic plan that increases student achievement.
• Drive instructional excellence.
• Build an environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Build a talented, aligned team focused on student achievement.
• Manage school financial, physical, and personnel resources to support optimal instruction.
• Serve as the school’s advocate and regularly communicate with all stakeholders.
• Manage diverse opinions, ideologies, and expertise to achieve the school vision and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal