Principal, Palmetto Elementary School

Fulton Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton Schools in Georgia seeks a Principal to lead the instructional and organizational vision at one of our K-12 schools. This role serves as the school’s advocate and collaborates with stakeholders to position the school for success and engage students and the community.

You will develop and execute a school improvement plan, allocate resources, build a talented, aligned team, and maintain a safe, engaging learning environment while communicating regularly with staff, families, and partners.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership to achieve school objectives.
• Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities for productive learning.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing financial, facilities and staff resources.
• Capacity to develop, implement and evaluate program goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Experience with creating positive school environments.

Responsibilities

• Builds a common vision and executes a strategic plan that increases student achievement
• Drives instructional excellence
• Builds an environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement
• Builds a talented, aligned team focused on student achievement
• Manages school financial, physical, and personnel resources to support optimal instruction
• Serves as school’s advocate and regularly communicates with all stakeholders
• Manages diverse opinions, ideologies, and expertise to achieve school vision and objectives
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Communication

Budgeting & resources

Decision making

Program development

Confidentiality

Education

Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Administration or related field

Job description

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Job Function: Administration-School Principal

Summary

The Principal is responsible for the instructional and organizational leadership of one of our K-12 schools. This role serves as the school's advocate and works with all stakeholders to create a common vision for the school that best positions the school for success and engages students and their community. The principal also works with others to develop and execute a school improvement plan and allocates resources to continually improve student achievement. The principal is also committed to building a talented team to create a safe, engaging learning environment.

• Builds a common vision and executes a strategic plan that increases student achievement
• Drives instructional excellence
• Builds an environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement
• Builds a talented, aligned team focused on student achievement
• Manages school financial, physical, and personnel resources to support optimal instruction
• Serves as school’s advocate and regularly communicates with all stakeholders
• Manages diverse opinions, ideologies, and expertise to achieve school vision and objectives
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Administration or a related field

Certification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible for a Tier II Georgia Leadership Certificate

Will also consider, if valid, a renewable Tier I Georgia Leadership Certificate

Must enroll in a program that leads to Tier II Georgia Leadership certification within one year of hire

Must complete a program that leads to Tier II Georgia Leadership certification within three years of hire

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience, demonstrating progression of added responsibility in Education, Educational Administration or a related field required; Minimum 3 years supervising others required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven track record of ability to take leadership and meet established objectives to create positive outcomes in the school environment
• Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive learning in the school
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
• Ability to manage financial, material, and human resources effectively
• Proven ability to make recommendations on various topics, detailed, controversial, simple, or complex
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate program goals and initiatives
• Ability to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive information
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

• Normal office and school environment

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment

Posting ID: 35406

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