Job Overview
The Principal provides leadership for the staff of the school in developing, implementing, and
evaluating a comprehensive educational program, and administers the program in accordance
with School Board Policies and administrative rules and regulations.

Roles and Responsibilities
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being
performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ
and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Provides an instructional program consistent with the goals and objectives of the School
  Division; provides for the continuing development and implementation of an effective
  instructional program through classroom supervision and instructional leadership; works
  with the school staff and community to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning
  and appropriate student behavior; utilizes available supervisory personnel to ensure an
  effective instructional program
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of each member of the school staff and
  establishes individual programs for improvement consistent with the Division's staff
  development objectives; advises the Personnel Services of staff needs and participates in
  the recruitment, employment, assignment, promotion, transfer, non- renewal, and
  dismissal of licensed and classified personnel
• Fosters effective home and school communication by providing opportunities for parents
  and teachers to discuss student progress and other matters of mutual concern and by
  encouraging community involvement in school activities
• Devises and administers a school budget, utilizing all available funds, which is consistent
  with Division instructional and administrative goals; supervises the maintenance of
  accurate bookkeeping records and the accounting of school funds
• Exercises leadership in the development, implementation, and interpretation of Division
  and School Board Policies and Regulations
• Keeps abreast of developments in education and in the field of education generally by
  participating in professional enrichment activities

Qualifications
Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and
experience are also acceptable.
Education
Master’s Degree from an accredited university or college
Experience
Experience as a Teacher, Dean, Assistant Principal, Principal, or equivalent administrative
experience
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Experience working in a mental health or substance use treatment or setting preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision
PreK-12
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Possesses leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively
with students, teachers, parents, and community partners.
Training and implementation of restorative practices preferred
Physical Requirements
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or
exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or
important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must
possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices
and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time.
Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or
constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Director, Student Mental Health Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/248 days/8 hours
Salary Level: Universal 24
Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation
Remote Work Eligible: No