High School Principal – Liberty Union – Thurston Local Schools

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High School Principal – Liberty Union – Thurston Local Schools

Duties:
•       Supervises the school’s educational program
•       Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observance of all board policies and regulations by the staff and students
•       Assists in the development, implementation, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum
•       Assumes primary responsibility for selection, professional growth, and evaluation of the school’s professional staff
•       Consults with the board of education in the employment of the superintendent
•       Delegates authority to appropriate personnel to assume responsibility for the school in absence of the principal
•       Organizes school time to provide for the efficient conduct of school
•       Coordinates fire drills, tornado drills, and other emergency preparedness programs
•       Encourages high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, granting due process to students
•       Asserts leadership in times of civil disobedience in school in accordance with established board policies
•       Supervises and evaluates the school’s extracurricular programs
•       Assists in the in-service orientation and professional growth of teachers with special responsibility for administrative procedures and instructions
•       Supervises the preparation of all school reports for the district office
•       Makes recommendations concerning the school’s administration and instructional program
•       Assumes responsibility for the attendance, conduct, and health of students while at school
•       Assists in the management and preparation of the school budget
•       Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students and staff
•       Acts as liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life
•       Recommends the removal of a teacher whose work is determined to be unsatisfactory, according to established procedures, policies, and laws
•       Conducts meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school
•       Coordinates the identification and placement of handicapped children
•       Provides curriculum supervision for the special education program
•       Assists in the coordination of planning between special education staff and regular education teacher(s)
•       Serves as a liaison between the universities and the school for student teachers
•       Performs other duties as assigned by the superintendent

Experience Required:
Qualifications:
•       Master’s Degree, with academic training in educational administration
•       A valid state certificate/license to practice as a high school principal
•       At least three years of experience in teaching, administration or supervision
•       Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate

Wage or Salary: Per Administrative Salary Schedule
Approximate Work Hours or Days: 50+

How to Apply:
Starting Date:  August 1, 2021 – Qualified staff members interested in this position should notify the Superintendent in writing, listing qualifications and reasons for interest in the position. All other applicants must submit a completed application at https://www.applitrack.com/libertyunion/onlineapp/  Applications are due by Friday, February 26, 2021 but will be taken until the position is filled. Projected date of hire is April 12, 2021. All applications must include a completed application form, a copy of appropriate professional licensing, copies of all original college and university transcripts, a resume, and three current letters of reference.

Posting End Date: 2021-02-26

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