Substitute Principal

Fulton Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools in Atlanta seeks a seasoned educational leader to serve as principal overseeing elementary, middle, or high school operations. You will set the school’s tone and uphold district philosophy while shaping an effective educational program.

You will lead staff, manage budgets, supervise personnel, and build strong relationships with families and the community to support student achievement and well-being.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education is required.
• Must hold or be eligible for the Georgia Leadership Certification.
• Minimum 5 years of successful experience in public school administration and at least 3 years as a classroom teacher.
• Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities for productive learning.

Responsibilities

• Sets the general tone of the school.
• Coordinates parent groups such as PTA and the School Advisory Committee.
• Represents the school to the community at large.
• Collaborates with the assistant principal, counselors, and faculty to align with the District’s goals.
• Prepares budgets and approves expenditures; signs checks and purchase orders.
• Ensures financial solvency of the school.
• Interviews, hires, supervises, and evaluates school personnel.
• Establishes rules for student conduct consistent with Board policies.
• Identifies strengths/weaknesses and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Prepares 5-year projections for goals and objectives.
• Oversees maintenance and upkeep of facilities and grounds.
• Maintains professional growth through ongoing learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Education

Master’s Degree in Education

Georgia Leadership Certification (eligibility)

Job description

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Serves as the instructional and organizational leader of the local elementary, middle, or high school

• Sets the general tone of the school
• Coordinates parent groups such as P.T.S.A. and the School Advisory Committee
• Represents the school to the community at large
• Works with the assistant principal, counselors, and faculty to establish and maintain an educational program consistent with the District’s philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Prepares budgets for the general school account
• Approves and supervises all expenditures within the school; signs checks, vouchers, and purchase orders
• Assumes responsibility for the financial solvency of the school
• Interviews, recommends employment, supervises, and evaluates all school personnel
• Establishes rules and regulations for proper student conduct that are consistent with the policies of the Board and maintains student discipline
• Assess the strengths of the school, identifies the weaknesses, and takes supportive or corrective action as the situation demands
• Prepares 5-year projections for periodic evaluations, defining goals and redefining objectives commensurate with changes in the school population
• Oversees maintenance and general upkeep of the school facility and grounds
• Maintains professional growth through reading, participation in professional organizations and/or activities
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Master’s Degree in Education

Certification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible for the appropriate Georgia Leadership Certification in the area of Educational Leadership

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of successful experience in public school administration and/or supervision plus a minimum of 3 years successful experience as a classroom teacher required; Classroom experience at the same level as posted position preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive learning in the school
• Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and to observe, listen, and provide leadership which results in the best possible teaching and learning atmosphere
• 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: 35112

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