Principal - Alternative High School

JOB STATUS:

OPEN

POSTING DATE:

12/10/2025

CLOSING DATE:

12/16/ :00 PM

POSTING NUMBER:

LOCATION:

Washington Alternative HS - 002

POSITION TITLE:

Principal - Alternative High School

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Direct and manage the instructional program and supervise operations at the campus level. Provide instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Direct the implementation of District policies and instructional programs and manage the operation of all campus activities.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Management:

• Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use these findings for corrective action and improvement, as well as for recognition of success.

• Work with staff to plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis; include students and community representatives (when appropriate).

School/Organizational Climate:

• Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.

• Foster collegiality and team building among staff; encourage their active involvement in the decision process.

• Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.

• Communicate and promote expectation for high level performance from staff and students; recognize excellence and achievement.

• Facilitate effective and timely resolution of conflicts.

School/Organizational Improvement:

• Determine and build a common vision with staff for school improvement; direct planning activities and implement programs collaboratively with staff to ensure attainment of school's mission.

• Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to facilitate school improvement.

• Lead a collaborative process to develop campus performance objectives involving staff, parents, and community members.

• Develop, maintain, and use appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of campus performance objectives addressing each academic excellence indicator.

Personnel Management:

• Interview, select, and orient new staff.

• Define expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.

• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with all staff.

• Make recommendations relative to personnel placement,