Visionary School Principal & Instructional Leader

TrulyHired; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a principal for the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System to provide strategic leadership of the school's instructional program and operations.

Expect to oversee curriculum, staff, budget, safety, and community partnerships, with a focus on inclusive excellence and data-driven decision making.

Candidate should hold a master's in Educational Administration, have district-level leadership experience, and pursue ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Administration or related field.
• Six years of experience in education.
• Two years administrative or supervisory experience in education; at least one year as Assistant Principal; or two years principal experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates the school's instructional program.
• Designs and implements programs to meet diverse student needs, emphasizing inclusion for students with special needs.
• Supervises instructional staff in curriculum, discipline, and student activities.
• Coordinates services of resource personnel to support classroom instruction.
• Leverages school system and community resources to enhance educational programs.
• Oversees accurate student data management and ensures data is used to inform instruction and planning.
• Provides leadership in interpreting and reporting student performance data.
• Attends and supports student achievement events and school-sponsored activities.
• Recruits, assigns, develops, and evaluates instructional and support staff.
• Addresses staff performance and behavioral issues.
• Conducts staff meetings to communicate policies, updates, and initiatives.
• Promotes parent and community engagement through the PTA and other partnerships.
• Ensures effective communication and meetings between teachers and parents.
• Pursues ongoing professional development and leadership growth.
• Maintains high standards for student conduct, attendance, and health.
• Oversees school safety, emergency preparedness, and discipline procedures.
• Coordinates support services including maintenance, transportation, security, food services, and extracurricular activities.
• Leads wellness and safety initiatives, including drills and safety training.
• Prepares and manages the school''s annual budget and financial operations.
• Requisitions and secures materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintains control of student activity funds and other school-generated revenues.
• Participates in required district and administrative meetings.
• Reports school activities and concerns to district leadership.
• Utilizes school-based management processes for continuous improvement.
• Ensures compliance with Board policies, ethical standards, and legal regulations.
• Ensures the overall safety and security of the school building.
• Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization.

Skills

Educational leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Policy compliance

Public relations

Education

Master''s degree in Educational Admin.

Six years of education experience

Two years administrative or supervisory experience

Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

TrulyHired is seeking a principal for the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System to provide strategic leadership of the school's instructional program and operations.

Expect to oversee curriculum, staff, budget, safety, and community partnerships, with a focus on inclusive excellence and data-driven decision making.

Candidate should hold a master's in Educational Administration, have district-level leadership experience, and pursue ongoing professional growth.