Principal

Principal Reports to : Head of

School Department : Academic

Academic

Position Type : Full-Time

Work Hours : 7 : 30 4 : 30 (M F)

Job Overview :

Direct and manage overall high school academics. Responsible for leadership of the school

instructional program ensuring high standards of instruction and student achievement,

compliance with school and state policies, application of instructional programs, and effective

operation of all high school activities..

Responsibilities and Duties :

Instructional Management

Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes

and use findings to take corrective actions where necessary.

Provide instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional goals.

Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies,

classroom management, and communication with the public.

Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active

involvement in decision-making process.

Solicit regular input from department-level committee about planning, operation,

supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and

community representatives when appropriate

School or Organization Improvement

Build a common vision for school improvement with staff.

Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school’s

mission.

Establish school performance objectives for Academic Excellence Indicators using the

school planning process and involving site-based decision making committee.

Demonstrate school progress using results to promote school improvement.

Provide opportunities for interactive communication with head of school, staff, students,

parents, and community.

Overall management and implementation of school’s discipline policy

Student Management

Enhance current and introduce new academic initiatives

Ensure all new students meet the academic standards to succeed within BHA

Monitor interim report cards

Review report cards

Monitor grade monitoring software (i.e. Sycamore)

Provide a proactive and comprehensive (student, teacher and parent) promotion in

danger early intervention and solution plan to ensure the success of the student

Personnel Management

Monitor and ensure compliance with the stated policies of the school

Enhance Islamic practices, ethics, morality, dress codes and Tarbiya through leading by

example, coaching employees, and ensuring compliance

Evaluate and improve employee performance by developing an individual professional

growth plans

Identify employee deficiencies, create a map and timeline for improvement goals and

track and document all progress towards goals and deadlines

Proactively provide intervention where needed before the issues escalate and adversely

impact parents and students

Hold weekly department head meetings to ensure all teachers are on target and at a

professional well balanced pace to meet end of year instruction goals

Observe classrooms on regular basis and provide feedback to teachers and staff

according to the guidelines set by the Leader of the LT

Conduct periodic meetings with teachers and staff and provide feedback

Administer written and in person Employee Evaluations every marking period with

supporting documentation from in-class observations, department head feedback and

parent surveys

Provide the Leader of the LT a summary of written evaluations and performance goals

for each of the direct reports

Hold staff meetings with a prepared agenda to enhance employee learning and

engagement

Celebrate and reward exceptional performance with announcements and gifts within

budget

Academic Success

Monitor standardized tests and final scores for STAAR, PSAT, SAT, TSI, THEA, MAP

and others

Set standards, goals and plans to maintain high scores and increase academic

performance

Celebrate student success and achievement using a 360 approach (students, staff and

parents)

School or Community Relations

Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the

mission.

Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet

those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and

parent involvement.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors Tools / Equipment Used

Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture :

Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending / stooping, pushing / pulling, and

twisting

Motion : Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional

reaching

Lifting : Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical

restraint of students to control behavior

Environment : May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside

exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional

statewide travel

Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under

stress

Qualifications :

Hold a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferably in the area of

education.

Have a minimum of seven (7) years of excellent experience in teaching and working

with adults or adolescents. Have at least two (2) years excellent administrative

experience as a Principal, Assistant Principal, or Central Office Administrator.

Should have completed an approved principal educator preparation program and the

required exam.

Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational skills, and ability to motivate people.

Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and program

evaluation, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom

management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research relating to learning.

Exhibit distinct personality traits such as enthusiasm and strong interpersonal skills to

relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community