Serves as the instructional and organizational leader of the local elementary, middle, or high school.
Requirements
Master’s Degree in Education
Must hold or be eligible for the appropriate Georgia Leadership Certification in the area of Educational Leadership
Minimum 5 years of successful experience in public school administration and/or supervision
Minimum of 3 years successful experience as a classroom teacher required
Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive learning in the school
Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and to observe, listen, and provide leadership which results in the best possible teaching and learning atmosphere
Ability to manage financial, material, and human resources effectively
Proven ability to make recommendations on various topics, detailed, controversial, simple, or complex
Ability to develop implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives
Ability to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive information
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Nice To Haves
Classroom experience at the same level as posted position preferred
Responsibilities
Sets the general tone of the school
Coordinates parent groups such as P.T.S.A. and the School Advisory Committee
Represents the school to the community at large
Works with the assistant principal, counselors, and faculty to establish and maintain an educational program consistent with the District’s philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
Prepares budgets for the general school account
Approves and supervises all expenditures within the school; signs checks, vouchers, and purchase orders
Assumes responsibility for the financial solvency of the school
Interviews, recommends employment, supervises, and evaluates all school personnel
Establishes rules and regulations for proper student conduct that are consistent with the policies of the Board and maintains student discipline
Assess the strengths of the school, identifies the weaknesses, and takes supportive or corrective action as the situation demands
Prepares 5-year projections for periodic evaluations, defining goals and redefining objectives commensurate with changes in the school population
Oversees maintenance and general upkeep of the school facility and grounds
Maintains professional growth through reading, participation in professional organizations and/or activities
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator