Substitute Principal
Category:
Substitute
Summary
Serves as the instructional and organizational leader of the local elementary, middle, or high school
Essential Duties
- Sets the general tone of the school
- Coordinates parent groups such as P.T.S.A. and the School Advisory Committee
- Represents the school to the community at large
- Works with the assistant principal, counselors, and faculty to establish and maintain an educational program consistent with the District’s philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
- Prepares budgets for the general school account
- Approves and supervises all expenditures within the school; signs checks, vouchers, and purchase orders
- Assumes responsibility for the financial solvency of the school
- Interviews, recommends employment, supervises, and evaluates all school personnel
- Establishes rules and regulations for proper student conduct that are consistent with the policies of the Board and maintains student discipline
- Assess the strengths of the school, identifies the weaknesses, and takes supportive or corrective action as the situation demands
- Prepares 5-year projections for periodic evaluations, defining goals and redefining objectives commensurate with changes in the school population
- Oversees maintenance and general upkeep of the school facility and grounds
- Maintains professional growth through reading, participation in professional organizations and/or activities
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
Master’s Degree in Education
Certification/Licensure
Must hold or be eligible for the appropriate Georgia Leadership Certification in the area of Educational Leadership
Experience Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of successful experience in public school administration and/or supervision plus a minimum of 3 years successful experience as a classroom teacher required; Classroom experience at the same level as posted position preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive learning in the school
- Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and to observe, listen, and provide leadership which results in the best possible teaching and learning atmosphere
- 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:
35112
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta