Principal - Rockbridge ES - Administration - School

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia is seeking a qualified individual for the role of Principal. The successful candidate will lead instructional practices, manage school operations, and foster a collaborative environment while meeting the needs of students and staff.

Applicants must hold a Masters Degree and have a minimum of 3 years successful teaching experience along with an Educational Leadership - Tier II certification. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead effectively are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold Educational Leadership - Tier II certification at Level 6 or higher.
• 3 years of successful teaching experience required, preferably at the same level of the administrative position to be held.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership and build a school vision.
• Oversee the school climate and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Manage human resources to maintain effective operations.

Skills

Knowledge of effective practices in curriculum, instruction, and child development

Ability to work effectively with teachers and other education colleagues

Ability to provide leadership to staff

Proficiency in oral and written communications

Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relations

Demonstrated skills in organization and planning

Proficient in the use of instructional technology

Education

Masters Degree in a related field

Specialists Degree in a related field

Doctoral Degree in a related field

Job description

License and Certification Qualifications

• Must hold Educational Leadership - Tier II certification at Level 6 or higher, or be eligible for a non‑renewable Ed Leadership Tier II certificate field while completing Ed Leadership Tier II program requirements at a Specialist level or higher for professional certification (Required).

Education Qualifications

• Masters Degree in a related field (Required).
• Specialists Degree in a related field (Preferred).
• Doctoral Degree in a related field (Preferred).

Experience Qualifications

• 3 years of successful teaching experience required, preferably at the same level of the administrative position to be held (Required).
• 2 years in an administrative role (Preferred).

Skills Qualifications

• Knowledge of most effective practices in curriculum, instruction, and child development.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers and other education colleagues.
• Ability to provide leadership to staff.
• Proficiency in oral and written communications.
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated skills in organization and planning.
• Proficient in the use of instructional technology.

Primary 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.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.