Principal, College Park Elementary School (Atlanta, GA, US, 30339)

Fulton County Schools

Experience: 5+ yrs
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

communication skills

About the role

Summary

The Principal is responsible for the instructional and organizational leadership of one of our K-12 schools. This role serves as the school's advocate and works with all stakeholders to create a common vision for the school that best positions the school for success and engages students and their community. The principal also works with others to develop and execute a school improvement plan and allocates resources to continually improve student achievement. The principal is also committed to building a talented team to create a safe, engaging learning environment.

Essential Duties

Builds a common vision and executes a strategic plan that increases student achievement
Drives instructional excellence
Builds an environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement
Builds a talented, aligned team focused on student achievement
Manages school financial, physical, and personnel resources to support optimal instruction
Serves as school’s advocate and regularly communicates with all stakeholders
Manages diverse opinions, ideologies, and expertise to achieve school vision and objectives
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Administration or a related field

Certification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible for a Tier II Georgia Leadership Certificate

Will also consider, if valid, a renewable Tier I Georgia Leadership Certificate

Must enroll in a program that leads to Tier II Georgia Leadership certification within one year of hire

Must complete a program that leads to Tier II Georgia Leadership certification within three years of hire

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience, demonstrating progression of added responsibility in Education, Educational Administration or a related field required; Minimum 3 years supervising others required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Proven track record of ability to take leadership and meet established objectives to create positive outcomes in the school environment
Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive learning in the school
Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
Ability to manage financial, material, and human resources effectively
Proven ability to make recommendations on various topics, detailed, controversial, simple, or complex
Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate program goals and initiatives
Ability to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive information
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

Normal office and school environment

Physical Demands

Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment

About Fulton County Schools

Provides public K-12 education and student support services.

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