HS Principal

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Principal

Job Category: Instructional

Department/Group: High School

Salary Scale: Principal Scale

Location: Jeddah - KSA

Travel Required: Possible

Position Type: Full Time

Reporting to: Superintendent

Terms of Employment: 210 working days per academic year

Manages Others: Yes

Job filled by: Vacation days /year 40 days

Evaluation: As per the school’s performance and evaluation policy

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The HS Principal works in close cooperation with the staff of the High School, administrators of AISJ, parents, scholars, and other members of the community to determine common educational goals and objectives that will provide for an effective educational program directed toward meeting the intellectual, emotional and social needs of each scholar; to act as the educational leader and manager of all aspects of the operation in the HS division; to create an atmosphere conducive to student learning at the highest possible level appropriate to age group.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversee HS division academic policies and procedures including scheduling, teacher & room assignment, and discipline.
2. Implement School Board Policy pertaining to the assigned school.
3. Establish and actively pursue the school's vision and mission in collaboration with all stakeholders.
4. Establish and manage student accounting and attendance procedures at the assigned school.
5. Create and actualize the budget for the high school, staying within the developed boundaries.
6. Account for all needs within the high school in terms of curricular materials, furniture, rooms, etc.
7. Develop professional learning communities, specifically departmental and grade level teams, and monitor their progress.
8. Oversee the selection and acquisition of instructional materials and equipment.
9. Guide the counseling department in the process of academic, career, university, and social-emotional counseling of the scholars.
10. Set high standards and expectations for self, others and the School; and provide recognition and celebration for HS Scholars, Staff and school accomplishments.
11. Promote high scholar achievement.
12. Meet with all school principals and leadership as scheduled to review the status of academic programs and individual student achievement.
13. Establish procedures to be used and provide leadership in the event of any incident that may lead the HS division towards any kind of disruptive situation.
14. Assign tasks and supervise personnel in task accomplishment, and supervise the operation, activities and functions at the HS division.
15. Adjust strategies to accommodate unexpected situations.
16. Participate in developing the school's strategic plan, calendar, staffing plan, workforce plan; manage and administer HS functions relating to these items.
17. Supervise and monitor the accurate and timely completion of data collection and reporting requirements.
18. Direct the development of the master staffing schedule and assign teachers according to the identified needs.
19. Delegate responsibilities to appropriate staff members.
20. Delegate functions and responsibilities to the Assistant Principal in such a manner that the total program operates effectively; supports training for the Assistant Principal's professional growth.

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT

1. Oversee and participate in all aspects of curriculum design & instruction, including core curriculum, arts, elective, and PE.
2. Provide leadership and direction for the implementation and evaluation of curriculum and instruction at the assigned school, consistent with the School's goals and priorities.
3. Oversee the administration of the testing program for the school.