Position Requirements:
The Senior High School Principal must demonstrate accomplished leadership skills, excellent organizational skills, highly developed communications skills, and in-depth knowledge of instruction and educational issues. Demonstrated participation in equity leadership professional development and/or experience in equity programming. Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness. Comprehensive knowledge of the policies, practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of a school; thorough knowledge of prescribed school board policies and procedures; thorough skill in oral and written communication; thorough skill in the use of personal computers and related software packages, hardware and peripheral equipment; thorough skills in outstanding leadership and personal characteristics; ability to motivate others to reach their fullest potential; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, the School Board, parents, elected officials, students, staff, superintendent and the general public. Secondary or K-12 Principal Licensure is required. Minimum of four years of successful secondary administrative experience is preferred.
Other Skills & Abilities:
Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes. Demonstrated experience and ability is required to work with diversity of individuals and/or groups; ability to create a safe, orderly, positive school climate for students and staff; ability to foster growth, creativity and flexibility; ability to facilitate resolution of complex interpersonal issues; knowledge and skill in fiscal management and human relations; knowledge and demonstrative skills in the use of technology for teaching and learning; managerial skill in planning, organizing, delegating and listening; knowledge of innovations in education, alternative instructional strategies, alternative assessment methods, blended instructional support, and co-teaching; ability to react in emergency situations to include intervening and as necessary, consistent with District policy. Consistent and reliable attendance.