Secondary School Principal

Chester County School District•Chester, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal of Chester High School is responsible for providing leadership to the assigned school to promote the academic achievement and educational development of each student, while ensuring the health and safety of all students and staff. This role reports directly to the Superintendent.

Requirements

Successful experience as a principal or assistant principal.
Master’s Degree required with a concentration in school administration and administrative certification.
Minimum of five years of experience in school administration and/or district leadership.
Demonstrated skills in leadership, organization, administration, and public relations.
Valid South Carolina Educator’s License in one of the following areas: Secondary Principal (Tier 1 or Tier 2).

Nice To Haves

Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises and evaluates the school's educational program.
Provides leadership in the initiation, design, and implementation of programs to meet specific needs of the school.
Establishes and maintains an effective climate in the school.
Provides leadership in establishing instructional programs to meet continuing and specific objectives of the district and the State Department of Education.
Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and administrative directives.
Develops, in cooperation with parents, staff, and students, rules and regulations to implement Board policies and administrative directives.
Establishes guidelines for maintaining high standards of student conduct and enforcing discipline as necessary, according to due process rights of students.
Exercises decisive leadership in crisis situations.
Keeps Superintendent informed of school's activities and problems.
Assists the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources in the staffing of the school.
Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performance.
Supervises and evaluates all professional, paraprofessional, and nonprofessional personnel assigned to the school.
Supervises the school's guidance program to enhance individual student education and development.
Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their development as appropriate.
Cooperates with the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources in placement of student teachers.
Assumes leadership in the direction of the school's athletic and extra-curricular activities.
Attends special events held to recognize student achievement and school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events.
Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork as required or appropriate to the school's administration.
Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students.
Plans and supervises fire drills and emergency preparedness programs.
Prepares and submits budgetary information as requested by the Superintendent.
Accepts full accountability for all monies collected and/or expended in the school to meet audit requirements.
Takes proper and reasonable care of all property, equipment and materials and maintains a current inventory.
Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant.
Controls or delegates control of textbooks to include workbooks and teacher editions by ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, and maintaining associated records in accordance with state and local directives.
Maintains favorable relationships with the community to foster understanding and support for school objectives and programs by organizing an active School Improvement Council, recruiting volunteers and developing programs for their use in the school, and using available community resources.
Maintains and improves professional competence by successfully participating every two years in at least one seminar approved by the State Department of Education.
Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities designated by the Superintendent/Assistant Superintendents.