School Principal

Marietta City Schools Board of Education • Marietta, OH

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About The Position

The High School Principal serves as the head administrator and instructional leader of the high school, responsible for promoting an effective learning environment, encouraging program innovations, and fostering strong relationships with parents, students, and staff. This role involves overseeing educational programs, maintaining visibility within the school, and ensuring compliance with district policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Valid Ohio principal's license appropriate for the assignment.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test).
• Documentation of a clear criminal record.
• Meets all prerequisite qualifications to be bonded.

Responsibilities

• Directs the delivery and continuous improvement of educational programs to achieve the district's curricula and mandated proficiencies.
• Participates as an active member of the district's management team.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Maintains visibility within the building and at school functions.
• Promotes a favorable image of the school district and builds community partnerships.
• Helps develop and implement the district's continuous improvement plan.
• Provides leadership for the development and implementation of the building's continuous improvement plan.
• Provides staff leadership and develops action plans.
• Helps resolve problems and maintains open communication with staff and the community.
• Administers the board-approved budget for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Works with district personnel in planning facility improvements/upgrades.
• Oversees the development of the program of study and develops a master schedule.
• Ensures equitable distribution of workloads and extra assignments.
• Provides for classroom coverage during teacher absences.
• Prepares and distributes a school calendar and oversees scheduling of school events and extracurricular activities.
• Works with the athletic director to improve the athletic program and coordinates district representation at athletic league meetings.
• Oversees scholastic eligibility verification and medical records maintenance functions.
• Upholds applicable Ohio Revised Codes and board policies regarding student enrollment and withdrawal procedures.
• Keeps current with K-12 courses of study, district's scope and sequence framework, and state standards/guidelines.
• Promotes continuity of the instructional program and provides insights about student skills progression.
• Oversees proficiency and alternative testing programs, analyzes test results, and provides staff direction for instructional modifications.

What This Job Offers

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