Principal

Areas of Responsibility:

academic affairs, academic counseling services.

Directly Supervises:

teachers, librarian, academic support staff members.

Functional Relationships:

Works closely with the president, dean of students, business manager, director of advancement, and other departments as necessary.

Position statement:

The principal is responsible for assisting the president in casting the academic vision for the institution. The principal also consults with the dean of students to determine best courses of action regarding student growth. The principal is responsible for maintaining and supporting the academic curriculum, leading the teachers, and managing the processes through which teaching is conducted and administered. The principal ensures that the curriculum appropriately reflects the school's mission and keeps it current in terms of discipline and delivery. Major duties (Essential Functions):

• Supervise all matters relating to curriculum and instruction at the Academy.
• Serve as primary disciplinarian during the school day.
• Ensure that class schedules keep students on track to meet graduation requirements.
• Participate in the accreditation process and ensure the compliance of academic related accreditation standards.
• Coordinate periodic academic program review and work with the faculty in the review, study, and development of curriculum and in the improvement of instruction
• Keep abreast of the changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
• Supervise the guidance program to enhance individual student education, development, and college opportunities.
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress.
• Recommend hiring and discharge of instructors, teachers, and other academic staff.
• Supervise all teachers and staff serving in academic roles.
• Ensure that teaching assignments are fairly and appropriately given.
• Evaluate academic staff and provide guidance for more effective instruction and ministry participation.
• Coordinate professional development activities for teachers, with specific regard to increasing academic qualifications and improving teaching skills.
• Act as registrar, supervising the registration of all students and the maintenance of all official academic transcripts and records.
• Manage the academic portion of the general operating budget and participate in the Budget Advisory Committee.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school administration.
• Keep the president informed about activities and problems related to the academic program.
• Communicate with the dean of students to identify and resolve student behavior problems.
• Participate in the Administrative Committee meetings.
• Provide academic input to student admissions efforts through participation in the Admissions Committee.
• Supervise the use of all academic facilities and materials.
• Supervise all academic support services: (e.g. library, computer lab, evening study halls)
• Provide input on the content of academic chapels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all academic staff. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Related Responsibilities:

Registration, curriculum, classroom discipline, academic incentives, tardiness records and policies, grading records and procedures, study halls, computer resources, library, academic field trips, school notes, academic calendar.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrated academic leadership, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Ability to formulate and articulate sound policies and demonstrated ability to identify, resolve, and consult on a wide range of administrative and personnel issues with a clear sense of institutional needs and priorities. Strong organizational and management skills.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in education preferred. Significant leadership and teaching experience may be considered in lieu of a master's degree, but only if the successful candidate begins and pursues coursework toward a master's degree with a completion date within two years of appointment. A record of teaching excellence is required, as is significant experience in the development and administration of curriculum, budget, personnel, strategic planning, and the use of technology in education.

Benefits:

401(k)

Work Location:

In person