Principal

Job Description JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT SALARY: NC SALARY SCHEDULE + LOCAL SUPPLEMENT REPORTS TO: SUPERINTENDENT Madison High School is looking for a dynamic and innovative instructional leader who can articulate and guide a school wide vision for excellence in teaching and learning. Qualifications School Administrative experience required 3-5 years Teaching experience required North Carolina Principal Licensure required Valid North Carolina Driver's License required Desired Leadership Skills Sets school wide vision that will lead students on a path to college and career readiness. Relentlessly plans and prioritizes to achieve goals. Intentionally prioritizes own time to focus on instructional leadership and teacher development. Models expectations for leaders, teachers, and students on school wide practices for a positive school culture. Develops a strategic plan to close the gap between the school's current performance and annual goals. Supervises: All school personnel Essential Job Functions Conceptualizes the mission of the district, broad goals of the school and plans accordingly to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program. Ensures that the school program is compatible with the legal, financial and organizational structure of the school system. Defines the responsibilities and accountability of staff members and develops plans for interpreting the school program to the community; the principal knows in detail North Carolina's accountability model. Provides activities which facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhances the quality of the instructional program. Identifies the annual objectives for instructional, extracurricular and athletic programs of the school. Ensures that the School Improvement Plan is aligned to district strategic plan and is followed/reviewed throughout the school year. Ensures that the instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed, along with detailed curriculum pacing guidelines; and involves the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program; the principal provides opportunities for staff participation in the school program. Establishes, implements and evaluates procedures used to carry out the daily routine of the school. Evaluates student progress in the instructional program by means that include the maintaining of up-to-date student data. Supervises and appraises the performance of the school staff through observation formulas derived for the state of North Carolina. Maintains inter-school system communication and seeks assistance from Central Office staff to improve performance. Maintains good relationships with students, staff and parents. Complies with established lines of authority and promotes school safety. Orients and assists new staff members and new students and provides opportunities for their input in the school program. Encourages the use of community resources, cooperates with the community in the use of school facilities, interprets the school program for the community and maintains communication with community members. Manages, directs and maintains records on the materials, supplies and equipment which are necessary to carry out the daily school routine. Involves the staff in determining priorities for instructional supplies. Organizes, oversees and provides support to the various services, supplies, materials and equipment provided to carry out the school program. Involves the community and makes use of community resources. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Superintendent. Application Deadline: Until Filled Disclaimer This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job. It is not a contract or guarantee of employment, salary or benefits. The Madison County Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability or national origin. Contact Information Lisa Gahagan 5738 US 25-70 Hwy Marshall, North Carolina 28753 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr