HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Purpose Statement

The job of High School Principal was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing overall site operations and staff at a high school; data analysis; providing information and serving as a resource to others; enforcing established policies and procedures; and coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students.

This job reports to Superintendent of Schools

Essential Functions

Chairs meetings (e.g. curriculum, safety, site advisory, special district committees, activities, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district and/or state objectives.
Develops budgets and financial forecasts for the purpose of providing financial guidance and recommendations to administrative personnel, Superintendent and/or Board.
Evaluates assigned personnel for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
Implements policies, procedures and/or processes (e.g. school improvement, safety, discipline, assessments, curriculum, activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
Manages school administrative functions (e.g. facility maintenance, budget, staffing, assessment, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines.
Monitors budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
Participates in meetings (e.g. professional associations, workshops, seminars, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information regarding a wide variety of subjects addressing education reform, school improvement and instructional issues.
Performs personnel functions (e.g. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget.
Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. assessment data, school improvement goals, reports (District, State, and Federal); correspondence, budget, student and staff handbooks, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
Presents information (e.g. budget overviews, accounting processes, assessment data, distribution formulas, curriculum objectives, school goals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
Provides for accurate record keeping (e.g. attendance, student files, achievement, safety drills, special education, assessment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring District, State, and Federal requirements are achieved.
Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
Researches alternate funding sources for the purpose of maintaining the efficient operation of the school.
Supervises instructional personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school's curriculum.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing projects; using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and administering personnel policies.

KNOWLEDGE is required to review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies in the Professional Learning Community (PLC) framework is required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with frequent interruptions; creating a positive school climate for students, staff and community; motivating staff; and adapting to changing work priorities.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; managing multiple departments; and directing the use of budgeted funds within a work unit. Utilization of significant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 25% walking, and 35% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education: Masters degree in job related area.

Equivalency: None Specified

Required Testing: As required by State Certification

Continuing Education / Training: As required to maintain State Certification

FLSA Status: Exempt

Certificates & Licenses: PTSB Administrative Certification

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Approval Date: 9/18/2008

Reviewed Date: 1/28/2026