Principal, Crabapple Middle School
Category:
School Leadership
Job Function:
Administration-School Principal
Department:
Crabapple Middle
Summary
The Principal is responsible for the instructional and organizational leadership of one of our K-12 schools. This role serves as the school's advocate and works with all stakeholders to create a common vision for the school that best positions the school for success and engages students and their community. The principal also works with others to develop and execute a school improvement plan and allocates resources to continually improve student achievement. The principal is also committed to building a talented team to create a safe, engaging learning environment.
Essential Duties
- Builds a common vision and executes a strategic plan that increases student achievement
- Drives instructional excellence
- Builds an environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement
- Builds a talented, aligned team focused on student achievement Manages school financial, physical, and personnel resources to support optimal instruction
- Serves as school’s advocate and regularly communicates with all stakeholders
- Manages diverse opinions, ideologies, and expertise to achieve school vision and objectives
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Administration or a related field
Certification/Licensure
Must hold or be eligible for a Tier II Georgia Leadership Certificate
Will also consider, if valid, a renewable Tier I Georgia Leadership Certificate
Must enroll in a program that leads to Tier II Georgia Leadership certification within one year of hire
Must complete a program that leads to Tier II Georgia Leadership certification within three years of hire
Experience Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience, demonstrating progression of added responsibility in Education, Educational Administration or a related field required; Minimum 3 years supervising others required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Proven track record of ability to take leadership and meet established objectives to create positive outcomes in the school environment
- Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive learning in the school
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
- Ability to manage financial, material, and human resources effectively
- Proven ability to make recommendations on various topics, detailed, controversial, simple, or complex
- Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate program goals and initiatives
- Ability to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive information
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Working Conditions
- Normal office and school environment
Physical Demands
- Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment
Posting ID:
31279
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta