File: CD-E16 JOB DESCRIPTION HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL DEFINITION To perform a variety of complex administrative duties involved in senior

high school operations including instruction, maintenance, school planning, transportation, and food services; to administer the policies and guidelines of the school system and to provide administrative staff assistance to the superintendent. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction and supervision from the superintendent. Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional and classified staff. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Develop, plan, and implement school site programs and activities in accordance with goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures; confer with staff on curriculum, instructional, personal, and school related matters. Coordinate school activities with related departments and outside agencies and organizations. Select and appoint personnel to improve site positions; provide or coordinate staff training; serve and evaluate classroom instructors; work with personnel to correct performance deficiencies; implement discipline procedures. Develop and administer the school budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures. Develop the master schedule of course offerings; comply with accreditation guidelines and state requirements; adjust schedule to meet school, students, and staff needs. Maintain a safe and orderly school environment; coordinate the safety of students participating in all extracurricular and after school activities, including inter-scholastic athletics field trips. Supervise and monitor student activities such as lunch, passing periods, assemblies, concerts, dances, and sports events; assign supervisory faculty for all student activities.

Review and coordinate cafeteria services; supervise the free and reduced lunch programs. Implement disciplinary procedures and policies related to student behavior and achievement; provide for student and parent due process in accordance with federal, state, and school system rules and regulations; ensure confidentiality of all student records. Supervise the resolution of student, parent and teacher concerns; report pupil progress to parents and appropriate school system offices periodically. Coordinate and supervise the program and student services designed to assist students in social and emotional adjustment to school, address problems at home and outside concerns, and to counsel and assist students gain admission to post-secondary schools. Oversee inventory and property control; order and distribute textbooks; maintain records of requests and losses. Prepare and present reports, letters, memos, and other necessary correspondence to students, staff, and parents regarding instructional programs. Supervise district-provided transportation of students to and from school. Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with parents and organizations of the community and serve as a spokesperson for the school to people both within and outside the school and school system. Provide staff assistance to the superintendent and the Board of Education; attend meetings and present reports as requested; organize various committees necessary to address school needs. Prepare and present reports, letters, memos, and other necessary correspondence to students, staff, and parents regarding school programs. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries of students, parents, and faculty and complaints regarding school system policies and procedures. Participate in a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional groups, committees, and meetings. Perform related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:

Concepts and ideas found in the Effective Schools research. Effective instructional strategies for students of varied abilities. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules, and regulations regarding school administration. Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of school programs, policies, and operational needs. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Principles and practices of the organization and administration of personnel management. Principles, practices, rules and regulations pertaining to student discipline. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Public relations programs and techniques related to school activities. Principles of management associated with maintaining the schools financial records. Ability to: Apply the principles of conflict resolution to resolve interpersonal problems that arise. Have a vision and articulate it to all members of the school community. Develop leadership among the teacher corps. Develop a strong client orientation in all school staff. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Lead the entire school community through collection, disaggregation, and analysis of the school's performance data and subsequent development of a school plan designed to address the identified needs. Direct and supervise professional staff in performing the administrative functions. Manage the school's educational and extra-curricular programs, activities, and operations. Plan and implement an effective student discipline program. Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion. Prepare and administer school's budget. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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April 26, 1993

ELIZABETH CITY-PASQUOTANK PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909