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High School Principal - 2026-2027 School Year

High School Principal - 2026-2027 School Year

Southside Christian SchoolSimpsonville, SC, USA
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SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES : The High School Principal works directly under the supervision of the Associate Head of School and is a member of the Academic Leadership Team and the Administrative Council.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

  • Oversee, supervise, and guide the members of the High School Administrative Team for the effective functioning of all aspects of the High School program.
  • Provide overall servant leadership, communicating the school's mission, vision and values to the faculty / staff, parents, students, community and ACSI / CESA at large.
  • Oversee the daily operation of the school including programs and activities in the high school (Grades 9-12). In so doing, maintain all ACSI / Cognia / CESA accreditation standards.
  • Maintain awareness of best educational practices and pedagogies and innovate when appropriate in alignment with the school's mission and strategic plan.
  • Recruit, interview and recommend hiring of new faculty / staff.
  • Perform faculty / staff formative and summative evaluations.

Provide observation and supervision of the High School faculty / staff.

  • Check and supervise HS weekly lesson plans / curriculum guides / learning goals.
  • Provide on-going faculty / staff professional development (including orientation, goal setting, instructional supervision of teaching styles and methods, curriculum development, classroom management, etc.).

    • Aid and supervise curriculum development for whole school vertical alignment.

  • Plan and conduct faculty meetings.
  • Oversee the admission of new students and families into the High School in conjunction with the Enrollment Office.

    • Ensure that partnership conferences are conducted with all prospective students and families for admission.

  • In coordination with the Enrollment office, conduct and participate in tours / interviews with potential families.
  • Cultivate an ongoing partnership with High School families.

    • Coordinate and monitor student / parent / teacher conferences as needed.

  • Counsel with parents concerning various aspects of school / home relationships.
  • Contribute to and monitor student spiritual, academic and behavioral progress.

    • Coordinate with the Director of Discipleship to plan and conduct HS chapels, service projects, and mission trip opportunities for HS students.

  • Coordinate with the Director of Student Life to plan and implement HS events, clubs, and other extracurricular activities.
  • Provide guidance to teachers to plan and monitor field trips.
  • Oversee student discipline.
  • Collaboratively develop and manage the High School budget with guidance from the Executive Director of Finance.
  • Serve as a member of the Head of School's Administrative Council (AC).

    • Serve on the Academic Leadership Team (ALT).

  • Participate in and contribute to regular AC and ALT meetings.
  • Serve as an ACSI / Cognia annual report reviewer.
  • Serve on the steering committee for SCS accreditations.
  • Contribute to annual handbook reviews.

    • QUALIFIED APPLICANTS :

  • Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ; be involved with an evangelical, protestant church of like faith and practice; and agree with the philosophies, Statement of Faith, and Statement of Christian Life Commitment of Southside Christian School.
  • Have a commitment to the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of Christian schooling as expressed by Southside Christian School demonstrated by their eligible children enrolled in Southside Christian School.
  • Must be a spiritually mature, veteran Christian leader who agrees with the school's Mission, Vision, Values, Biblical Beliefs, Statement of Christian Life Commitment, and Statement of Faith.
  • Must be able to articulate a deep understanding of a biblically informed philosophy of Christian education.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills are required.
  • Must have a master's degree, doctorate is preferred.
  • Must have a minimum 5 years' experience as a Christian high school principal.
  • Must be able to obtain ACSI Administrative Certification.

    • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
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