High School Principal

Position: Principal - High School
Qualifications:
Master's Degree
Nebraska Administrative and Supervisory Certificate with Endorsement in Secondary Administration
Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience
Minimum of 3 years of successful administrative experience

Compensation: Commensurate with education and experience

Employment: 2020/21 School Year - Begin 7/1/2020

Reports To: Executive Director of Secondary Operations

Applications Will Be Accepted Through: December 30, 2019 with tentative interview date of January 25, 2020

Fremont Public Schools is a diverse, forward-thinking, Class A district located just 25 minutes northwest of Omaha and 45 minutes north of Lincoln. We offer a small town atmosphere with big city opportunities. Position offers a competitive benefits package.

Application Procedure: Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply at fremonttigers.org. Click on Employment and follow the application instructions.

All positions are subject to veterans preference. EOE

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FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

DEPARTMENT: Administration

JOB TITLE: High School Principal

REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level:
Master's Degree
Certification/Licensure:
Nebraska Administrative and Supervisory Certificate with Endorsement in Secondary Administration
Experience Desired:
Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience
Minimum of three years of successful administrative experience

Other Requirements:
Twelve month work year
Possess excellent human relations skills
Knowledge of District Board policy
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction issues
Ability to function in a highly professional manner
Willingness to continue to expand knowledge and expertise
Possess excellent organization skills
Possess excellent communication skills

REPORTS TO: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, and Executive Director of Secondary Operations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions of each employee’s position includes (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.

Basic:
Work entails, under the general direction of the superintendent, the direct supervision of all high school assistant principals, teachers, pupils, and classified staff, following the general policies provided by the Board of Education.

Frequent:

Maintain proper attendance and discipline of students
Assign duties to teachers and classified personnel
General management of the high school facility, grounds, equipment, and supplies. Custodians are charged with the proper care and maintenance of the building, grounds, and equipment. Principal is charged with proper use of them
Supervision of instruction that is coordinated with that of special area supervisors and the superintendent
Conduct regular meetings with the building faculty and department heads to facilitate faculty coordination, classroom instruction, and other matters that benefit the school organization
Demonstrate courage in dealing with difficult or unpleasant problems
Give support to staff members when in the presence of pupils and parents to the extent circumstances permit
Suspend, and recommend for expulsion in extreme cases, a pupil for a reasonable length of time, notifying the parent and superintendent at once
Carry out an effective plan of classroom observation and teacher evaluation, to include pre-conferences, classroom visitations, written reports, and post-conferences with certificated staff
Perhaps have the major responsibility for coordinating K-12 activities or programs
Assist the activities director in the supervision of students at various activities involving large numbers of students
Carefully plan with the faculty throughout the school year, so that detailed plans may be submitted in the spring for the purchase of textbooks and all other school supplies in preparation of the budget for the next school year
Be the educational leader of the high school and should be constantly probing for school improvements through the collaborative development of a plan for continuous improvement. Faculty and student morale is a paramount issue in maintaining high standards and achievement
Have a plan for keeping the public well aware of the activities of the high school, and especially the parents of children who have special needs and require attention
Create and maintain a parent advisory committee per BOE policy to provide a regular communication pathway regarding HS programming
Develop a plan that will ensure all forms of student government and extra-curricular activities be kept on a high standard with good faculty sponsorship
Assist with the selection, evaluation, employment, and dismissal of all personnel working in the building under his/her general supervision
Assume responsibility for suggesting revision, addition, or removal of physical facilities to meet instructional needs
Work with others to develop and instructional program responsive to school and community needs
Perform other duties as assigned