Principal, Wolf Creek Elementary

Henry County Schools; Locust Grove (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Schools seeks a Principal for Elementary, Middle, or High School within Leadership Services. The role reports to the Assigned Assistant Superintendent and anchors instructional leadership across grade levels to drive CSIP initiatives and strong school culture.

The position requires an earned Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate (Level 5+), extensive administrative experience, and a proven track record in curriculum and assessment excellence within a public school system.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate, Level 5 or higher.
• Minimum of six years educational experience including three years in administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standards, curriculum, and instruction.
• Commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and professional reputation.
• Ability to supervise students and staff, including during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality instructional implementation with balanced instruction, standards, and formative assessment.
• Establish clear, consistent communications with parents, families, and community partners.
• Anticipate staffing needs and meet staffing timelines.
• Develop and monitor CSIP to improve student performance.
• Observe and evaluate employee performance and supervise conduct toward goals.
• Maintain a positive school climate with high expectations and interactive teaching.
• Implement procedures for a safe and orderly school environment.
• Develop and manage a school budget according to regulations.

Skills

Educational leadership

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Integrity & confidentiality

Curriculum standards & assessment

Education

Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate, Level 5+

Job description

Position Title: Principal - Elementary, Middle, or High School

Division: Leadership Services

Reports To: Assigned Assistant Superintendent, School Leadership

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: EPRIN, MPRIN, or HPRIN

Work Days: 244

Essential Duties:

• Ensure high-quality implementation of instructional expectations, including balanced instruction, standards, and formative assessment.
• Establish and maintain clear, consistent communications with parents, families, and community partners to receive input and feedback on the effectiveness of the school, to improve family engagement, and to resolve concerns.
• Anticipate and plan for staffing needs; meet all staffing timelines.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Continuous School Improvement Plans (CSIP) that aim to improve student performance.
• Observe and evaluate the performance of employees.
• Supervise student and staff conduct and monitor their progress toward achieving specified goals.
• Establish a positive school climate that includes high expectations, interactive teaching, clearly defined goals and objectives.
• Implement procedures to ensure a safe and orderly school environment.
• Develop and manage a school budget according to established regulations and guidelines.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Hold or be eligible for a Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate, Level 5 or higher.
• Minimum of six (6) years of educational experience to include a minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standards, curriculum, and instruction.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. Must be able to be present at the physical worksite.
• Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.