• Job Description

  Req#: 5154748

  TRI-VALLEY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

  JOB DESCRIPTION

  HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

  Reports to: Superintendent

  Job Objectives: Serves as the high school’s head administrator and instructional leader. Promotes an effective learning environment. Encourages program innovations. Promotes close working relationships with parents, students, and staff. Keeps the superintendent informed about emerging issues.

  Minimum · Valid Ohio administrative license or certificate appropriate for the assignment.

  Qualifications: · Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).

  • A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
  • Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
  • Meets all prerequisite qualifications to be bonded.

  Responsibilities The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable

  and Essential accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to

  Functions: perform essential functions.

  • Directs the delivery and continuous improvement of educational programs to achieve the district’s written, implemented, and assessed curricula and mandated proficiencies.
  • Participates as an active member of the district’s management team.
  • Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
  • Maintains visibility. Promotes a favorable image of the school district. Builds community partnerships that enhance district programs and services.
  • Helps implement the district’s continuous improvement plan as directed. Develops a strategy to accomplish personal performance objectives within specified time lines.
  • Provides staff leadership. Develops action plans. Helps resolve problems. Maintains open and effective communications with staff, parents, and the community.
  • Administers the board-approved budget for assigned areas of responsibility. Ensures that collection/dispersal procedures are properly documented.
  • Develops a master schedule. Helps ensure equitable distribution of workloads and extra assignments. Provides for classroom coverage during teacher absences.
  • Directs the preparation of a school calendar. Observes established school hours.
  • Oversees the scheduling and evaluation of school events and extracurricular activities.
  • Works with the athletic director to improve the athletic program. Coordinates district representation at athletic league meetings. Verifies scholastic eligibility. Oversees medical records maintenance functions.
  • Enforces applicable Ohio Revised Codes. Administers policies regarding age, immunization, attendance, legal residence, guardianship, classification, promotion, retention, testing, etc. Oversees enrollment and withdrawal procedures.
  • Keeps current with the K-12 courses of study, the district’s scope and sequence framework, and state standards/guidelines.
  • Promotes the continuity of the instructional program. Provides insights about the progression of student skills and key contributions made by staff at each level.
  • Oversees proficiency and alternative testing programs. Analyzes test results. Provides staff direction for instructional modifications and interventions that enhance learning and improve test performance.
  • Encourages staff to develop and disseminate innovative program materials.
  • Helps staff resolve problems that impede student learning and/or participation in appropriate learning activities.

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  • Promotes a full range of educational options. Complies with state model policies and procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability.
  • Participates in parent, IEP, MFE, and intervention assistance meetings.
  • Provides guidance, communicates high expectations, and shows an active interest in student progress.
  • Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code. Helps teachers and administrators with discipline and pupil management issues. Administers student discipline procedures (e.g., recommendations, hearings, appeals, etc.).
  • Oversees the revision and distribution of student/parent and teacher handbooks.
  • Implements safety procedures to protect school property and help ensure the health and well being of students, staff, and visitors.
  • Provides staff supervision for student activities (e.g., arrivals/departures, parking lots, lunch periods, hall duty, extracurricular programs, etc.).
  • Oversees procedures governing student-driving privileges.
  • Oversees procedures to ensure that all medicines are stored and dispensed safely.
  • Keeps emergency preparation plans up-to-date (e.g., fire drills, tornado drills, safety procedures, etc.). Responds to building emergencies as requested.
  • Maintains effective relationships with community services (e.g., court systems, law enforcement, health care facilities, child welfare services, etc.).
  • Helps recruit, interview, and recommend building staff. Coordinates building orientation activities.
  • Expresses high expectations and monitors staff performance (e.g., observations, review of lesson plans, individual conferences, staff meetings, etc.). Provides opportunities for staff to develop new skills.
  • Assists with the planning and delivery of staff development programs that improve teacher outcomes (e.g., methods, skills, commitment, etc.).
  • Oversees the timely submission of reports, records, and inventories. Maintains district records for the maximum period mandated by law and/or board policy.
  • Supervises the collection, entry, and verification of educational management information and student data (e.g., EMIS, etc.) as directed.
  • Promotes the effective use of available technology in records management and instructional activities. Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.
  • Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
  • Takes precautions to ensure safety. Watches for conduct that may indicate a problem. Works with staff to eliminate unacceptable behavior.
  • Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect as required by law.
  • Encourages parent organizations. Supports and participates in school and student activities as time permits.
  • Manages non-school use of district facilities (e.g., rental, scheduling, set-up, etc.).
  • Supports appropriate research and pilot projects. Identifies and recommends funding opportunities. Helps prepare grants and implement funded proposals.
  • Participates in national, state, and/or regional activities that advance district goals.
  • Participates in professional growth opportunities.
  • Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
  • Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
  • Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

  Abilities The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful

  Required: performance of assigned duties.

  • Articulates a clear vision and provides leadership to advance the change process.
  • Promotes a positive work environment and engenders staff enthusiasm.
  • Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
  • Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.

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  • Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.
  • Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
  • Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
  • Completes paperwork accurately. Verifies and correctly enters data.
  • Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

  Supervisory Under the direction of the superintendent: directs, supervises, and evaluates staff

  Responsibility: as authorized by board policy, administrative regulations, and contractual agreements. Assumes responsibility for the results of duties delegated to staff.

  Working Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on

  Conditions: circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

  • Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
  • Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments.
  • Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
  • Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
  • Potential for interaction with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.

  Performance Job performance is evaluated according to negotiated agreements and policy provisions

  Evaluation: adopted by the Tri-Valley Local School District Board of Education.

  The Tri-Valley Local School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability. Employees shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events. Revised: 8/03

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