The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System:
Position: Principal - High School
Job Description: The principal is responsible on his/her job performance to the Superintendent. For personnel issues and day-to-day operations responsibility is to the Assistant Superintendent for Administration. For program of studies, the principal will report to and work closely with the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. He/She will, out of necessity, develop a close working relationship with the Coordinator of Student Ancillary Services as far as attendance and pupil conduct are concerned, the Business. Administrator for purchasing materials and supplies, and the Director of Buildings and Grounds as far as he is concerned with custodial and maintenance duties. He/She will also work closely and in conjunction with the Curriculum Directors to ensure proper instruction in the classroom.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Serve as the administrative head of the school and, as such, have responsibility for coordination of the total resources of the school and general supervision of all school activities, safety, and welfare.
- Be responsible for the development of satisfactory conduct among the pupils in his/her school, taking such action as he/she deems necessary within the restrictions of state law and policies of the school Committee, to correct and improve the conduct of all pupils (including formulating, publicizing, and practicing adequate provisions for meeting emergencies such as fire, storm, or other sudden dangers).
- Be responsible for general evaluation of the effectiveness of all educational activities.
- See that adequate school and pupil records are kept
- Carry on a program for the continuous improvement of instruction of his/her school, consistent with the philosophy of education approved by the Fall River School Committee. His/her leadership in this area shall include a cooperative relationship with all key staff members, and shall involve participation of the school faculty in planning and conducting a suitable and effective program for all students in his/her school.
- Maintain high morale of staff and sound human and professional relationships with the school, and make himself/herself available for consultation with teachers, students, and parents.
- Assign all professional staff within the building in accordance with the limits of their certification and competency. These staff members to be directly responsible to him in conjunction with the Assistant Superintendent.
- Make recommendations to the Superintendent in the areas of recruitment, selection, assignment, orientation, in-service training, evaluation, transfer, promotion, and dismissal of staff.
- Assign, direct, -and supervise all staff members working in his/her building.
- Maintain a cooperative relationship with regard to the lunch program for his/her school.
- Maintain a cooperative relationship with respect to school bus arrangements for his/her school.
- Work cooperatively with the Superintendent of Schools, the Assistant Superintendents, and the Director of Business and Administration in the preparation of the budget and in the business operation of his/her school.
- Administer and safeguard all funds that may be received or disbursed by his/her school.
- Interpret the educational objectives of the school to parents and other citizens for the community and encourage their participation in efforts to improve the school program.
- Represent his/her school through participation in the activities of local, state, and national professional organizations, and encourage other members of his/her staff to extend their participation in a similar way.
- Cooperate with recognized social and law enforcement agencies in such a way as to utilize the service of these organizations for the best interest of his/her school.
- Maintain an interest in, and a concern for, the welfare of the total school system.
- Perform all other related activities that are assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters Degree from an accredited institution
- Massachusetts Department of Education Certification in the following area: PRN (9-12)
- Three years' administrative experience at the secondary level
- Five years' teaching experience at the secondary level
The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable alternative to that qualification. If the Superintendent intends to waive a qualification, such intent will be shared with the Fall River School Committee.
Reports To: N/A
Supervises: N/A
Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits to be negotiated. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established within an individual contract.
Salary: Salary to be negotiated. Ranges from $140,527-$154,393
Closing Date for Applications: Until filled
The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.