High School Principal

Managerial

● Oversee HS division academic policies and procedures

including scheduling, teacher & room assignment, and

discipline

● Implement School Board Policy pertaining to the assigned

school

● Establish and actively pursue the school's vision and mission

in collaboration with all stakeholders.

● Establish and manage student accounting and attendance

procedures at the assigned school.

● Create and actualize the budget for the high school, staying

within the developed boundaries. This includes Pre-AP, AP,

and IB program renewals and resources.

● Account for all needs within the high school in terms of

curricular materials, furniture, rooms, etc. Plan to ensure that

these components are in place.

● Develop professional learning communities, specifically

departmental and grade level teams, and monitor their

progress. The principal will host leadership meetings with the

grade-level team leads.

● Oversee the selection and acquisition of instructional

materials and equipment

● Guide the counseling department in the process of academic,

career, university, and social-emotional counseling of the

scholars. Oversee the updates and implementation of course

scheduling, advisory and assembly curriculum, testing days,

graduation ceremonies, and university connections.

● Set high standards and expectations for self, others and the

School; and provide recognition and celebration for HS

Scholars, Staff and school accomplishments.

Create a positive and fair work environment where teachers

and other staff feel enthusiastic about work.

● Create a culture that values learning, reading, community

engagement, and respect

● Deal with problems associated with change, build teams to

accomplish plans, goals, and priorities and work with parents

to resolve complaints or concerns.

Proactive Orientation

● Exercise proactive leadership in promoting the vision and

mission of the school.

● Anticipate difficult situations and develop prevention and

intervention strategies.

● Access, analyze, interpret, and use data in decision making

● Initiate programs and organize resources to carry out the

School's Continuous Improvement Plan and achievement and

growth toward the three strategic goals

● Keep abreast of current research, trends, and best practices in

middle school education

● Use current research, performance data, and feedback from

scholars, teachers, parents, and the community to make

decisions related to the improvement of instruction and

scholar performance.

● Align HS school initiatives with AISJ goals, mission, and vision

Staff Performance & Evaluation

● Set high goals and standards for yourself, and all staff in the

HS division

● Supervise, conduct annual performance appraisals, and make

recommendations for appropriate actions.

● Conduct mini observations on all staff at least once every

other week.

● Work with teachers on development and goal-setting

● Provide a summative year-end evaluation meeting for each

HS employee

● Make difficult personnel decisions when necessary, including

dealing with ineffective teacher or staff performance.

● Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of

action.

Implementation & Support of School Programs

● Promote the AISJ Essential Agreements/ Agreements of

Practice for instruction and assessment.

Promote high scholar achievement

● Meet with all school principals and leadership as scheduled to

review the status of academic programs and individual student

achievement

● Establish procedures to be used and provide leadership in the

event of any incident that may lead the HS division towards any

kind of disruptive situation,

● Assign tasks and supervise personnel in task accomplishment,

and supervise the operation, activities and functions at the HS

division

● Adjust strategies to accommodate unexpected and situations

● Participate in developing the school's strategic plan, calendar,

staffing plan, workforce plan; manage and administer HS

functions relating to these items

● Supervise and monitor the accurate and timely completion of

data collection and reporting requirements

● Direct the development of the master staffing schedule and

assign teachers according to the identified needs

● Delegate responsibilities to appropriate staff members

● Delegate functions and responsibilities to the Assistant Principal

in such a manner that the total program operates effectively;

supports training for the Assistant Principal's professional

growth

Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

● Oversee and participate in all aspects of curriculum design &

instruction, including core curriculum, arts, elective, and PE.

● Provide leadership and direction for the implementation and

evaluation of curriculum and instruction at the assigned school,

consistent with the School's goals and priorities.

● Oversee the administration of the testing program for the

school.

Recruitment & Selection

● As part of the hiring committee, interview select qualified

candidates to be recommended for appointment in the area of

her/his jurisdiction

● In coordination with HR. review job descriptions for HS

vacancies

● Researches and reviews appropriate candidates for High School

positions, including support roles.

● Assign newly hired candidates to specific roles within the High

School

Child Protection and safeguarding

● Establish guidelines for proper student conduct and implement

disciplinary procedures and policies that ensure a safe and

orderly environment.

● Follow and deal effectively with emergency and/or abuse

situations as per the AISJ's Child protection procedures

● Act quickly to stop possible breaches of safety

Communication

● Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with

parents, students, teachers, and the community

● Communicate through the proper channels to keep the

Superintendent informed of impending problems or events of

unusual nature.

● Promote and implement the AISJ Communication Protocol for

staff concerns

● Maintain visibility and accessibility on the school campus

● Conduct HS staff meetings to discuss policy changes,

instructional programs, potential challenges, and action plans

● Model effective listening and positive interaction skills

● Develop positive school-community relations and serve as a

liaison between the school and the community

Other Responsibilities

● Attend all-school-related activities and events, including but not

limited to - board meetings. PTCs, PTSA events, AISJ social

gatherings...etc

● Perform incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives

of this position

● Extended hours beyond the regular school day may be

frequently required

● Proactive Orientation: Predictive thinking, anticipating problems

or tough conversations, using data efficiently to better prepare

for upcoming challenges before they manifest.

● Independence: Work independently with little/ no supervision