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Username: Password: Forgot username/password? Toggle navigation Home Job Search Job Fairs Registration Resources Job Search Job Detail Application Info Crawford County Schools would prefer you to apply for this position using the application found at https://yossplatform.com/companylogin/Crawford General Information Job Title: Principal School System: Crawford County Schools Subject: Educational Leadership Grade Level: High School (7-12) Closing date: 04/24/2026 Start date: 7/1/2026 Job Description JOB SUMMARY To lead a school that is committed to the ongoing development and well-being of students, teachers and staff. The Principal will provide strategic and instructional leadership and will oversee management of the day-to-day operations of the school. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.) Provides strategic leadership for school improvement and development and the day-to-day operations of the school Ensures high standards of achievement for all students Ensures an orderly, motivational culture and a strong school community where teaching learning and healthy relationships can thrive Ensures responsive and effective systems and management of people and systems such that all students, parents, teachers and staff are well supported Creates and maintains a shared vision among all teachers of effective instruction Ensures on-going improvement of teaching for all staff through a variety of strategies, including; lesson observations; evaluation and feedback; regular use of data; collaborative planning and enquiry (including PLCs); regular professional development aligned to school improvement plan and goals; informal support strategies (including coaching and mentoring); systematic use of formative assessment data to guide learning support and drive instruction, curriculum, and professional development Ensures that curriculum is aligned with state standards and structured in a manner designed to help the school and students achieve the required objectives of the district and all federal and state guidelines Ensures high levels of student achievement and learning through rigorous and engaging classes designed to ensure success of all students-including Special Education students, ESOL students, and students with 504 accommodations Sets and maintains high expectations for school culture and behavior by leading to align students, teachers, staff and parents around the system and school values and approach Provides ethical and motivational leadership appropriate to the cultural and political context in which the school operates Introduces and maintains data-driven behavior management systems and practices that ensures consistent norms of orderly, respectful behavior throughout the school and preserves the dignity of the teaching and learning in the classroom Leads to ensure students are exposed to life-learning and character-building opportunities Provides and supports a culture that motivates students through positive relationships between students and teachers, student success in achieving worthwhile and challenging goals, a strong sense of community in the school, and a variety of activities (including sports) and opportunities for all students Fosters mutually supportive relationships with parents, characterized by good communication strategies and involving parents where possible to grow buy-in and community with parents. Provides strategic management which includes analysis of teacher and student data and takes appropriate actions based on data to improve student achievement development Ensures that curriculum is aligned with state standards and structured in a manner designed to help the school and students achieve the required objectives of the district and all federal and state guidelines Ensures high levels of student achievement and learning through rigorous and engaging classes designed to ensure success of all students-including Special Education students, ESOL students, and students with 504 accommodations Sets and maintains high expectations for school culture and behavior by leading to align students, teachers, staff and parents around the system and school values and approach Provides ethical and motivational leadership appropriate to the cultural and political context in which the school operates Introduces and maintains data-driven behavior management systems and practices that ensures consistent norms of orderly, respectful behavior throughout the school and preserves the dignity of the teaching and learning in the classroom Leads to ensure students are exposed to life-learning and character-building opportunities Provides and supports a culture that motivates students through positive relationships between students and teachers, student success in achieving worthwhile and challenging goals, a strong sense of community in the school, and a variety of activities (including sports) and opportunities for all students Fosters mutually supportive relationships with parents, characterized by good communication strategies and involving parents where possible to grow buy-in and community with parents. Provides strategic management which includes analysis of teacher and student data and takes appropriate actions based on data to improve student achievement Ensures effective teacher and staff management that is ethical, legal and consistent with the district mission and school needs that provides clear definitions of responsibilities, expectations and accountability Provides professional development, including a strong collaborative professional community, regular training opportunities, and strong support for induction teachers Manages school finances including: managing budgets; analyzing and controlling expenditures with an understanding of the relationship between school objectives and the budget process, and use cost benefit analyses for budgetary decisions-follows all district policies and procedures related to financial matters. Provides school-level operations management with the appropriate district support services to ensure effective systems and manages on-going process of improve Contact Information Name: Lezley Anderson Email: lezley.anderson@crawfordschools.org Website: www.crawfordschools.org Address: 190 East Crusselle Street P.O. Box 8 Roberta, GA 31078 Phone: 478-836-3131 Fax: Contact | * Terms and Conditions Copyright 2026 Georgia Professional Standards Commission. All rights reserved.