High School Principal

High School Principal Carlisle Community School District Carlisle High School - Carlisle, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5699425

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

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Yesterday Job Description

CARLISLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB

DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE High School Principal

REPORTS TO

Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification Master's degree in administration from an accredited college or university Valid Iowa Administrative/Evaluator License Clear a criminal, child and adult abuse background checks Prior experience as an administrator preferred Executive Summary The High School Principal at Carlisle Community School District is a leadership role focused on driving high student achievement through a culture of excellence and accountability. Reporting to the Superintendent, the Principal is responsible for setting high performance goals, creating a sense of urgency for school success, and cultivating a positive, collaborative environment for both staff and students. Key requirements include a Master's degree in administration, a valid Iowa Administrative License, and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams, analyze data for strategic planning, and maintain a safe, orderly, and celebratory school climate. Essential Functions / Competencies Results Orientation Sets high performance goals for themselves and others Creates a sense of urgency and takes immediate actions to ensure early successes Establishes and monitors high standards for excellence with students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders Aligns school resources and prioritizes activities to achieve maximum results for all members of the school community based on vision and goals Action Orientation Effectively plans and takes action to achieve goals and objectives without direction Consistently identifies potential issues and obstacles and proactively takes action to create and implement solutions Formulates and executes action plans Impact and Influence Establishes a positive culture of learning and achievement Communicates a clear vision of success Effectively identifies and engages stakeholders Is able to anticipate and respond to stakeholder concerns Influences others to take action Develop and Lead High Performing Teams Effectively builds and organizes adult teams to mirror vision Understands team strengths and dynamics Effectively builds capacity and encourages collaboration Effectively delegates to others and incorporates team in decision-making Consistently inspires excellence and promotes high morale Planning and Problem Solving Quickly recognizes patterns and trends related to school performance Analyzes complex information to formulate plans Identifies and uses qualitative and quantitative data to assess performance and drive decisions Recognizes cause and effect between instructional activities and results Develops effective processes to achieve desired results Confidence to Lead Takes on challenging situations and believes in ability to effect change Demonstrates strong commitment to others and presents ideas with confidence Takes risks to achieve vision and goals Takes personal responsibility and accountability for mistakes and quickly develops plans for corrective action Community Engagement Understands the greater community and works with stakeholders to establish partnerships Aligns school and community efforts and values as a work in progress that must be sustained and monitored Community engagement decisions are made that result in improved teaching and learning

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment per Board Policies and Administrative Rules and Regulations Tobacco and substance free environment

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job Sit, stand and walk for periods of time Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate computers and controls Tolerate exposure to a variety of weather conditions Function in a workplace that is moderately quiet but can be noisy at times Adapt and work effectively in a fast paced environment with a variety of situations, individuals and groups.

EVALUATION

The superintendent shall evaluate the High School Principal in accordance with Board Policy.

Disclaimer:

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The Carlisle Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of the district to provide equal employment opportunity and to not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, political party affiliation, or actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by federal and state civil rights regulations. Any person having inquiries concerning the school district's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), §504, or Iowa Code §280.3 is directed to contact the Human Resource Director, serving in the role of Affirmative Action Coordinator, by writing to the Carlisle Community School District, 430 School Street, Carlisle, IA 50047; or by phone at 515/989-3589. Demonstrating Character, Service, and Excellence in Everything We Do.

Position Type:

Full-time