Instructional Leader & School Vision Architect

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks an experienced educational leader to serve as a principal overseeing instructional leadership, school climate, and operations. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, curriculum oversight, and staff mentorship in a large district setting.

The position requires a Tier II Educational Leadership certification at Level 6 or higher and a Master's degree with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in related field Required
• Specialists Degree in related field Preferred
• Doctoral Degree in related field Preferred
• 3 years of successful teaching experience required, preferably at the same level of the administrative position to be held
• 2 years in an administrative role Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership.
• Build and sustain a school vision.
• Shared leadership.
• Lead a learning community.
• Utilize data to make instructional decisions.
• Monitor curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Oversee the school climate.
• Foster and sustain the school climate.
• Address internal and external dynamics at work in the school.
• Establish a learning environment based on high expectations and respect for all individuals.
• Manage conflict and crisis in a timely and expert manner.
• Practice shared decision making
• Provide human resource administration to maintain effective operations.
• Select quality teachers and other employees.
• Induct and support new teachers.
• Mentor novice teachers.
• Provide professional growth opportunities.
• Establish mentoring programs based on effective practices.
• Retain quality staff.
• Oversee the teacher evaluation process.
• Provide a positive climate for teacher evaluation.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teacher evaluation.
• Document teacher performance in multiple ways.
• Follow legal guidelines for teacher evaluation.
• Provide school management and local school operations oversight.
• Coordinate safety, daily operations, and maintenance of the facility.
• Utilize data to manage student achievement.
• Seek and allocate fiscal resources appropriately.
• Organize and manage technology resources.
• Manage financial resources effectively.
• Manage communication and community relations at the local school.
• Demonstrate effective communication.
• Communicate with teachers, students, parents, and families.
• Communicate with the larger community.
• Maintain professionalism and a cohesive learning environment.
• Demonstrate professional standards for the principalship.
• Exhibit ethical behavior.
• Serve as a role model.
• Participate in professional development for continuous improvement.
• Support continual student achievement.
• Exert influence on teaching quality and student learning by encouraging, supporting, and facilitating.
• Set, support, and sustain a focus on school goals and school-wide student achievement.
• Utilize data to guide school success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

curriculum instruction

leadership to staff

oral and written communications

interpersonal relations

organization and planning

instructional technology

teacher collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Specialist's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks an experienced educational leader to serve as a principal overseeing instructional leadership, school climate, and operations. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, curriculum oversight, and staff mentorship in a large district setting.

The position requires a Tier II Educational Leadership certification at Level 6 or higher and a Master's degree with relevant experience.