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Fulton County Schools
Principal, Wilson Creek Elementary School
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A School Principal manages all operations within a school, providing leadership and management to teachers and other staff. Ensures that teaching staff have the resources they need to meet the state's curriculum requirements. May be required to attend parent consultations, taking parent suggestions and discussing the educational needs of individual students.
$124,966 / year median in Georgia
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Category:
School Leadership Job Function:
Administration-School Principal Department:
Wilson Creek Elementary Summary The Principal is responsible for the instructional and organizational leadership of one of our K-12 schools. This role serves as the school's advocate and works with all stakeholders to create a common vision for the school that best positions the school for success and engages students and their community. The principal also works with others to develop and execute a school improvement plan and allocates resources to continually improve student achievement. The principal is also committed to building a talented team to create a safe, engaging learning environment. Essential Duties Builds a common vision and executes a strategic plan that increases student achievement Drives instructional excellence Builds an environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement Builds a talented, aligned team focused on student achievement Manages school financial, physical, and personnel resources to support optimal instruction Serves as school's advocate and regularly communicates with all stakeholders Manages diverse opinions, ideologies, and expertise to achieve school vision and objectives Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator Required Education Master's Degree in Education, Educational Administration or a related field Certification/Licensure Must hold or be eligible for a Tier II Georgia Leadership Certificate Will also consider, if valid, a renewable Tier I Georgia Leadership Certificate Must enroll in a program that leads to Tier II Georgia Leadership certification within one year of hire Must complete a program that leads to Tier II Georgia Leadership certification within three years of hire Experience Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience, demonstrating progression of added responsibility in Education, Educational Administration or a related field required; Minimum 3 years supervising others required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Proven track record of ability to take leadership and meet established objectives to create positive outcomes in the school environment Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive learning in the school Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues Ability to manage financial, material, and human resources effectively Proven ability to make recommendations on various topics, detailed, controversial, simple, or complex Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate program goals and initiatives Ability to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive information Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Working Conditions Normal office and school environment Physical Demands Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environmentPosting ID:
35147 .buttontext99e3e23d09e2b6f8 a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext99e3e23d09e2b6f8 a: focus{ border: 1px dashed #bc9a04 !important; outline: none !important; } It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135.Principal, Wilson Creek Elementary School Req ID:
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