Principal Pool

Ensures the highest academic standards and a safe and secure learning environment for all students. Leads, manages, supervises, and administers all programs, policies and activities of the school. Monitors instruction, ensures implementation of district curriculum and assesses effectiveness of instructional and support personnel.

Starting Base Salary:

Elementary Principals: $88,418

Middle/High Principals: $90,686

Leads, directs, and manages school operations; recruits, selects, orients, trains, coaches, counsels, and disciplines staff. Plans, monitors, appraises, and reviews staff job contributions to planning, development, delivery, follow-up, and evaluation of school reform initiatives.

Sets high expectations and standards for the academic and social development of all students. Utilizes data to monitor student achievement aligned to performance expectations.

Participates in the school performance review process to determine causes of low performance and implements appropriate strategies for school improvement.

Facilitates professional development of the instructional staff utilizing assessment data and other performance measures. Ensures professional development strategies are aligned and targeted to meet the needs of students in programs.

Ensures a safe and secure learning environment through the systematic implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports and other appropriate preventive strategies.

Supervises the school's instructional program through the evaluation of lesson planning, systematic monitoring of curriculum and instruction, and targeted feedback aligned with the Florida Education Accomplished Practices (FEAPs).

Develops and encourages positive school/community relations with internal and external stakeholders, and serves as liaison between the school, staff, and the community. Actively engages School Advisory Council, PTSA, volunteers, business partners, civic clubs, and parents to create shared ownership for student and school success.

Administers managerial functions of the school to include efficient and strategic preparation of the school's budget in alignment with school performance initiatives, maintenance of the school facility, and other operational functions impacting student learning.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two (2) years of successful administrative school experience as Assistant/Vice Principal. Classroom teaching preferred. Evidence of leadership ability.

Certifications & Licenses: Florida Department of Education Certification as School Principal or Educational Leadership or Administration/Supervision.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of differentiated instruction

Knowledge of current educational trends and research regarding effective strategies for school programs

Knowledge of federal and state requirements regarding school programs

Strong supervisory skills

Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills

Strong creative problem solving skills

Strong time management skills

Ability to perform the duties of school principals as defined by state statutes and district operating procedures

Ability to frequently work extended hours beyond the regular school day

Ability to use assessment results data to drive school improvement, instruction, and interventions

Ability to monitor student outcomes to assess effectiveness of strategic plan implementation

Ability to prepare and manage the school's budget and allocated resources

Ability to use technology to effectively communicate and manage tasks

Ability to read, interpret and enforce the State Board Rules, Code of Ethics, School Board policies and appropriate state evaluation procedures

Ability to use coaching and evaluation procedures

Ability to design, plan and organize activities to achieve goals

Ability to persuade others

Ability to make or share decisions in a timely manner

Ability to set high achievement expectations with benchmarks of progress towards goals

Ability to effectively facilitate meetings