GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Principal at Colchester High School shall have the administrative authority for the operation of his/her building. He/she shall develop the educational program of his/her school in accordance with the needs of the pupils and within the framework of the established curriculum for the total school system. The teachers and all other school personnel shall be directly responsible to the Principal for the satisfactory fulfillment of their duties within the limits of existing contracts. The Principal shall administer and supervise his/her school in accordance with state and federal law, state school board regulations, local Board policy, and School District procedures.

CLASSIFICATION: Fair Labor Standards Act Exempt

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be supervised and evaluated according to the process defined in the current ACA/Board Negotiated Agreement.

SUPERVISES: Assistant Principals, faculty, and support staff assigned to CHS

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guide and encourage the school’s professional personnel in their educational work and professional growth to secure the continuous improvement of instruction and promote healthy growth and adjustment of the pupils.
• Create an environment wherein teachers and pupils may achieve mutual understanding, a high sense of morals, and the best possible working conditions.
• Take all precautions to safeguard pupils and staff members’ safety, health, and well-being, including formulating plans to meet emergencies. Fire drills are to be conducted at least once each month during the school year.
• Be responsible for maintaining close and cooperative relations with parents and the community and interpreting the school’s educational program.
• Assess areas of concern, problems, and the community’s overall appraisal of the school and the school system.
• Keep the Superintendent of Schools informed about the conditions and needs of the school.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies, equipment, and furniture within the school, estimate the annual financial requirements of the school in conjunction with the preparation of the annual school budget, and submit orders for supplies, equipment, and other items required by the school.
• Provide for services of personnel within the school unit beyond the school year as needed in order to promote the best interests of his/her school.
• Keep an accurate accounting of all funds raised and expended by the school. A report of such funds, showing receipts, expenditures, and balances shall be submitted to the Superintendent at the close of each school year for audit and approval or on demand of the Superintendent or Board. Custodian of school petty cash account.
• Be responsible for the security of the buildings, grounds, and other property of his/her school. She/he shall supervise the work of the custodians in the daily operation of the school and report the condition and recommendations for physical changes of the buildings and grounds to the Maintenance Foreman.
• Regularly evaluate the educational program in his/her school, such as modification of practices, changes in content, and new courses.
• Submit a written performance evaluation for all teachers, aides, and clerical staff to the Superintendent annually for his/her review.
• Participate in the selection, orientation, and use of school property.
• Engage in a continuous program of personal, professional growth.
• Be responsible for the accuracy and promptness of the Attendance Register, Fall Data Collection, and other school reports.
• Communicate and interpret the district’s philosophy and objectives to the staff.
• Participate in the formulation of policies and procedures and support those policies and procedures when finalized by the Board or District.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding personnel, students, or administrative meetings.
• Coordinate and schedule the use of buildings and grounds.
• Develop a master schedule of students and teachers.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Vermont administrative license with Principal endorsement. Additional High School
  endorsement is highly desirable.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience and three years of administrative leadership and/or equivalent experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to facilitate team growth and constructive
  change processes.
• A demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary learning, parent involvement, and differentiated
  supervision/evaluation practices.
• Evidence of professional development and a commitment to the district’s Mission and Action Plan.