Principal (Location TBD)

NATCHEZ-ADAMSSCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Principal
JOB CODE:
31
REPORTS TO:
Assistant Superintendent
SALARY SCHEDULE:
Contract
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
240 days
POSITION SUMMARY:
To serve as the educational leader and chief executive of the school and, as such, to be responsible for promoting the educational development of each student and the professional growth of the staff, operation of the school facilities, participation in staff and student activities and establishment of effective community relations. Functions include establishing a climate conducive to learning, planning, and coordinating programs, effecting change, and decision-making.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION - Administrative experience - Assistant Principal or district level. Master in educational administration. Mississippi administrative credential.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervise the licensed and classified staffs and responsible for the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning and the evaluation of the staff.
2. Facilitate communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
3. Delegate authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for their assigned

areas of supervision.

1. Manage school administrative functions (i.e. facility maintenance, budget, staffing, etc.)

to maintain safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines.

1. Develop and evaluate the educational/instructional program to ensure conformance to

state and school board standards.

1. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student

staff and/or parent information.

1. Actively support and oversee the planning, promotion and evaluation of the student

leadership, activity and athletic programs.

1. Initiate and plan in-service orientation and training of licensed and classified staffs, with

special responsibility for staff administrative procedures and instructions.

1. Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline as necessary and in

accordance with due process rights of students.

1. Process personnel actions, student disciplinary actions and/or related matters for the

purpose of documenting such actions and being in compliance with district policies and
administrative regulations.

1. Prepare various written documents (e.g. correspondence, reports, analyses, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
2. Represent the school within the community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
3. Keep abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional

meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing educational
issues of mutual interest with other professionals in the field.

1. Participate in administrative meetings and other such meetings as required or appropriate.
2. Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration.

NOTE: This job description is a summary of primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Natchez-Adams School District School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.
Environmental Factors:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Natchez-AdamsSchool District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.
The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This job description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the KEY duties and responsibilities. The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and job responsibilities. Management has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities at any time.
JOB DESCRIPTION APPROVAL SIGNATURES:
DATE
ADMINISTRATOR
Signature on File
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVED
September 14, 2006