27-28 Norman High School Principal at Norman Public Schools

Job description

Norman Public Schools High School Principal Job Description Job Title: High School Principal - 2027-28 School Year Location: Norman High School Credentials: Secondary Education Administrative Certificate Education: Master's degree in Education Administration, or related field. Training or experience required: At least 3 years of administrative experience and secondary head principal experience preferred. Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2027 Reports to: Director of Student Services Contract: 240 days. Salary Schedule: Site Administrator salary schedule. FLSA Classification: Exempt. NOTE: This position is being posted in advance of the anticipated vacancy. The selected candidate will not be expected to assume the responsibilities for this position until July 1, 2027 unless the selected candidate is available, and an earlier start date is mutually agreed upon by the district and the candidate. Essential Job Functions: Oversee the implementation of district curriculum goals, philosophy and policies within the area of authority. Assist teachers in establishing meaningful goals, 8 objectives and evaluation procedures related to educational enhancement. Assist teachers in evaluating their methods of instruction/teaching skills and effectiveness of learner outcomes. Ensure that teachers meet individual pupil needs and abilities and develop satisfactory growth in basic skills. Assist teachers in using community resources in their instructional program. Assist teachers in providing a classroom atmosphere conducive to maximum learning. Maintain an environment free of discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace; encourages an environment of equal opportunity for all. Promote health and safety and eliminates unsafe and unhealthful working conditions; communicates with and properly trains staff to follow safety procedures; manages lost time due to worker accidents and injuries. Oversee training of staff in the technical and procedural aspects of their jobs; Motivate staff to participate in reviewing areas of responsibility to look for ways to improve performance; Encourage initiative and creativity without risk; Develop staff morale to reinforce successful performance; Provide opportunities for selected professional development experiences with staff that are geared toward excellence in education. Properly administers new employee orientation; hiring; performance appraisal; corrective counseling; constructive discipline; EAP intervention and referral; grievance handling; problem resolution; assignment of work; and implementation of other personnel policies. Implement constructive student discipline to reinforce desired outcomes. Provide an environment where students assume responsibility for their own behavior and the attitude/behavior of their peers regarding school property and respecting the rights, properties, and opinions of others. Treat students as individuals and encourage in students an appreciation for their civil rights and responsibilities of our democratic institutions. Encourage the development of student behavior based on a sense of moral/ethical behavior and ennobling values. Encourage and oversee projects that resolve special problems. Encourage and support teachers who systematically plan innovative projects and techniques; provide necessary reinforcement without fear of failure. Plan carefully the goals, objectives and evaluation of new projects and procedures and evaluate effectiveness of those projects. Provide an environment that anticipates problems, involve staff in problem resolution, and encourage increased productivity and customer service. Involve students and staff in developing and maintaining reasonable standards of conduct. Help teachers understand the sources of important problems they are facing in order to involve them in the resolution of the problem. Effectively look at necessary facts (costs, customer needs, policies, potential outcomes, etc.) before making important decisions. Involves the ne