TEMPLETON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Superintendent, provides instructional leadership for all phases of the instructional program. Provides leadership through research, development, implementation and assessment of professional learning and instructional tools and programs related to specific content areas of the comprehensive educational program in grades 9- 12.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working
effectively with students, staff, and parents
• Demonstrated successful experience in public school administration and supervision
• Completion of at least two years of successful experience as a classroom teacher at the
high school level or similar experience
• At least five years of total public education experience preferred
• At least three (3) years of professional development activities, within the last three years
• Demonstrated ability to implement school or district-wide action plans to address a
specific content or organizational area
• Demonstrated knowledge of secondary curriculum
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, BONDING, AND/OR TESTING REQUIREMENTS:
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field
• Valid California Teaching Credential
• Valid California Administrative Services Credential (or ability to secure within 6 months of hire date)
• Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance
• Valid California drivers license
• Tuberculin Clearance
• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of the State Education Code and other applicable laws and collective bargaining
agreements; applicable state and federal advisory documents, the State and Federal Framework
in all subjects taught and District curriculum standards as appropriate
• Demonstrated ability to manage systemic change and successfully implement reform initiatives
that produce gains in closing the achievement gap
• Demonstrated success and experience in instructional program design and development
• Demonstrated knowledge of high leverage, research-based instructional strategies and models
for improving instructional practices
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of data to assess student progress and inform instructional
practice
• Ethical behavior
• Effective interpersonal skills manage, lead, direct, and interact with diverse groups of
stakeholders
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict through quality decision-making and effective problem
solving
• Basic understanding of legal issues related to public education
• Demonstrated proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
• Ability to use District IT systems to perform routine tasks, such as: performance management
assessments, accessing financial reports, and managing school staffing and budget information
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Foster the success of all students by facilitating the development, communication,
implementation and evaluation of a shared vision of learning that reflects excellence
• Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in accomplishing the mission
• Communicate school site needs to the Superintendent
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement
• Communicate a clear vision of excellence and continuous improvement consistent with district goals
• Supervise the alignment, coordination and delivery of assigned programs and/or curricular
areas, to provide access and support for rigorous instruction for all students
• Provide professional learning programs consistent with student needs, assessment, and
program evaluation
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning
• Collaborate with others for the purpose of implementing and maintaining coordinated services
and/or programs
• Coordinate Career Technical Education pathway development, evaluation and growth
• Participate in and lead meetings, workshops, trainings and seminars in support of site and
district goals
• Provide technical assistance for the purpose of facilitating organizational growth and program development
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and parents
• Communicate high standards for teaching and learning
• Employ a variety of processes for gathering, analyzing, and using data for decision making
• Lead development of school improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members
• Develop, maintain, and use information systems to track progress on school performance
objectives and academic excellence indicators, using data to make clear, observable changes in teaching
• Promote the development of specific and measurable goals for student achievement
• Work with District office staff to develop and implement a school improvement plan as needed
• Develop an effective plan for allocation of fiscal resources
• Plan, implement, support, and enhance teaching and student achievement
• Monitor division, state, and federal requirements
• Collaborate with teachers and instructional support personnel
• Ensure content alignment with standards
• Ensure that staff meetings and professional development activities are focused on student
outcomes and aligned with instructional needs
• Promote effective communications and interpersonal relations among staff, parents, students
and community members
• Maintain effective discipline and foster a safe learning environment by ensuring that students
are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods; develop and maintain a student
discipline management system that results in positive student behavior, ensuring that school rules are adhered to
• Model high expectations for students and staff
• Select, induct, support, evaluate and retain high quality instructional staff with regular
classroom observations and support for improving employee performance
• Supervise, direct, and coordinate the assignment of certificated and classified staff while
effectively managing staffing allocations to maximize all resources
• Oversees all school operations, including daily school activities, the development of class
schedules, teacher assignments, athletic program, and extracurricular activity schedules
• Oversees student attendance and directs staff to comply with federal and state laws, State
Board of Education rules, and board policy
• Serve as a mandated reporter for child abuse
• Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• See for the purpose of reading a variety of materials
• Hear and speak to exchange information in person and on the telephone
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to file materials
• Office environment with constant interruptions

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent
SUPERVISES: Classified and certificated staff, students
SALARY PLACEMENT: Certificated Management Salary Schedule

Letter of Introduction

Resume

Valid CA Administrative Services Credential (or ability to acquire one)

3 Current Letters of Recommendation (within the past 12 months preferred)

3 or more years of Professional or Staff Development experience (preferred)