High School Principal

Position Purpose

The principal of Columbus North High School will provide leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a High School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.

Essential Functions

• Develops, with the school community, a clear statement of instructional goals and/or objectives for the school consistent with the established educational goals and objectives of the district.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
• Ability to establish rapport and develop relationships with staff in order to collect and focus building energy for growth and improvement.
• Ensures that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed.
• Continues to acquire and apply professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Drives continued professional growth and development among staff including experimenting with new teaching strategies and/or approaches.
• Fosters and supports an educational climate which stimulates an atmosphere of openness, creative energy, and renewal for student growth.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and Collaborates with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to meet the needs of all students.
• Coordinates with the central office in recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource needs.
• Organizes and conducts regular meetings with teachers for continuing development of instructional techniques.
• Organizes and conducts regular meetings with cohort teams for continued data analysis of achievement goals.
• Provides leadership for graduation pathway completion, diploma seal attainment, course completion, credit recovery, and postsecondary readiness systems, including the use of cohort data to identify student needs and coordinate timely interventions.
• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Provide leadership in establishing expectations and enforcing regulations for student behavior.
• Supervises and evaluates classified and certified personnel in accordance with contractual obligations and established District policies and procedures, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
• Plans, develops, organizes, and conducts staff development and staff training consistent with the goals of the school and the District.
• Evaluates expenditure requisitions and allocates instructional supply, material, and equipment funds appropriately.
• Manages the school facility, identifying needs and recommending to the district administration additions, modifications, and services.
• Plans, develops, and provides, as required for management, reports pertaining to the functions and activities of the school and its programs.
• Works with the community and other agencies on issues that relate to schools and/or students welfare in the school or in the community.
• Organizes the school staff, determines departmental staff allocations and staffing assignments with the cooperation of department heads.
• Represents the school at recreational, social, and athletic functions.
• Collects, analyzes, and uses multiple sources of data to guide continuous improvement in student achievement, staff development, and student and staff well-being.
• Builds leadership capacity among staff.
• Leads complex school improvement initiatives by building clarity, aligning systems, supporting staff through implementation, monitoring progress, and adjusting strategies based on evidence.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning as an instructional framework and Positive Behavior Instructional Supports as guide to school and classroom discipline.
• Knowledge of High school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with students, staff, families, district leaders, and the broader community in ways that build trust, transparency, and confidence in the school.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

• Indiana Administrative license
• Teaching Certification in related area(s) (i.e., Secondary or subject area and grade level).

Education

• Bachelors and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university

Experience

• Extensive successful teaching experience at the Secondary School level, and preferably in more than one subject area or grade level.
• Successful administrative experience at the Secondary School level.