School Principal jobs in Idaho

School Principal directs and oversees education and teaching programs for an assigned school. Responsibilities include developing the curriculum, staffing departments, reviewing faculty performance, and creating an atmosphere conducive to scholarly pursuits. Being a School Principal ensures all school activities are within budgetary guidelines. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, School Principal typically reports to a superintendent. May require a master's degree. The School Principal typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a School Principal typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

P
Payette High School Principal
  • Payette School District
  • Payette, ID FULL_TIME
  • TITLE: PRINCIPAL - PAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL

    QUALIFICATIONS

    1. Idaho Administrator Certificate endorsed
    2. Minimum experience as determined by the Board
    3. Strong background in curriculum, supervision, discipline, team building, and technology
    4. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
    5. Excellent organizational skills
    6. Able to work under pressure and deadlines
    7. Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO

    Superintendent

    JOB SUMMARY

    Providing leadership and managerial oversight to the instructional program and school operations and promoting the educational development of each student. Ensure that the high school academic and co-curricular programs are implemented to maximize teacher instruction and student learning experiences.

    MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    School Leadership

    1. Manage the school according to federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy
    2. Initiate, design, and implement programs to meet the specific needs of the school
    3. Career Technical Education (CTE) Supervisor
    4. Exercise leadership in school-level planning for improvement of instruction
    5. Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school
    6. Coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services
    7. Communicate information to parents and the community
    8. Act as a liaison between the school and the community (including all ethnic groups), interpreting activities and policies of the school, and encouraging community participation in school life
    9. Handle incidents of discipline resulting in a suspension from school, as well as all incidents of violence, vandalism, substance abuse, and weapons possession
    10. Work cooperatively with law enforcement authorities in maintaining a safe and drug-free school environment
    11. Plan, schedule, and supervise fire and other emergency drills and an emergency preparedness program as required by federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy
    12. Greet and interact with parents and visitors during school functions
    13. Assist in the supervision of the cafeteria during lunch hours and assist with playground supervision when needed

    Interaction with School Staff

    1. Assist in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating of the school’s personnel as needed
    2. Supervising professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and non-professional personnel and teacher trainees
    3. Supervise extracurricular programs and assembly programs
    4. Assign faculty members to assist at school functions
    5. Assist in the coordination and supervision of special programs funded by the state or federal government
    6. Make recommendations to the Superintendent for changes in policies, personnel practices, and other matters that may result in a more effective school administration
    7. Work collaboratively with the Professional Development Committee to ascertain high school in-service needs, and assist with the planning and organization of appropriate classes to meet those needs
    8. Assist the process in providing teachers with the appropriate integration of technology in the classroom

    Curriculum, Instruction, and Contact with Students

    1. Supervise the school’s educational program and teaching process and monitor delivery of the instructional program
    2. Oversee the scheduling of students into classes, establishing the schedule of class offerings, and maintaining a balance of student loads in each class
    3. Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate all curricular and extracurricular activities
    4. Assume responsibility for the attendance, conduct, and health of the students
    5. Greet students in a friendly and dependable manner during their morning arrival whenever possible
    6. Supervise the dismissal of students at the end of the school day
    7. Interact appropriately with students during the school day
    8. Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce the district’s discipline policies in accordance with the students' rights to due process, keep records of any disciplinary action, and perform follow-up communication with students’ parents, teachers, and other administrators as needed
    9. Assist in developing and implementing student handbooks and procedures for proper student conduct
    10. Participate in the planning and delivery of intervention and referral services for pupils who are having difficulty in their classes and who have not been classified in need of special education
    11. Provide guidance to individual students and resolve individual behavioral problems
    12. Attend special events held to recognize student achievement and other school-sponsored activities and functions
    13. Assist with regularly scheduled parent/teacher conferences
    14. Make arrangements for special conferences as necessary
    15. Maintain an active relationship with students and parents based on respect and understanding
    16. Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and work with the Attendance Supervisor for investigative follow-up actions
    17. Actively pursue all cases of truancy, excessive absences, and tardies
    18. Assist in the preparation of required reports on violence, vandalism, substance abuse, and possession of firearms

    Financial and Office Management

    1. Assist with the proper collection, safekeeping, and accounting of school activity funds
    2. Assist with the development of the annual budget
    3. Supervise the preparation of school reports, records, and other paperwork for the district office
    4. Utilize technology for data collection and interpretation in the areas of academics, attendance, and discipline
    5. Perform such record-keeping and reporting functions as the Superintendent may direct
    6. Participate in administrative, Board, and other meetings as required or appropriate
    7. Keep appropriate personnel informed of the school’s activities, needs, and any issues that may arise
    8. Provide for adequate inventories of property under school jurisdiction and for the security of that property

    Other

    1. Assist in providing for the safety and administration of the school building and grounds
    2. Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment
    3. Assist in the planning and supervision of activities to promote pupil and employee health and safety
    4. Shared duties with extra-curricular activities including, but not limited to sports
    5. Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications

    Candidates should submit an application and the following:

    • An essay, 250 words or less, on what your major strengths are as they apply to the position for which you are applying for.
    • Cover letter
    • Resume
    • Three (3) current letters of recommendation

    EVALUATION

    The performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the superintendent in conformance with district policy.

    COMPENSATION

    Salary based on experience. Position qualifies for benefits which include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; PERSI retirement as well as access to optional ancillary insurance and retirement products.

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

    This position shall be considered in all respects “employment at will”. The “employment period” and other descriptions and terms outlined in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

    NOTE

    Payette School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as defined and required by state and federal laws. All recommendations for hire are tentative offers. Employment is contingent upon board approval, and successful completion of a federal background check and drug-free workplace pre-employment screening (if required for the position). Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

  • 19 Days Ago

N
Middle School Vice Principal
  • Nampa School District 131
  • Nampa, ID FULL_TIME
  • JobID: 5097 Position Type: Vice Principal/Vice Principal Date Posted: 4/22/2022 Location: Lone Star Middle School Date Available: 07/20/2022 Closing Date: Until Filled Position Title: Vice Principal D...
  • 3 Days Ago

P
Principal - Payette High School
  • Payette High School
  • Payette, ID FULL_TIME
  • JOB SUMMARY Providing leadership and managerial oversight to the instructional program and school operations and promoting the educational development of each student. Ensure that the high school acad...
  • 8 Days Ago

M
PRINCIPAL – MOSCOW MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • Moscow School District 281
  • Moscow, ID FULL_TIME
  • 1.0 FTE, 225 days/yearSTARTING DATEJuly 24, 2024MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESTo plan, coordinate and supervise the total implementation of the school program including organization, administration, curriculu...
  • 1 Month Ago

M
PRINCIPAL – MOSCOW MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • Moscow School District
  • Moscow, ID FULL_TIME
  • 1.0 FTE, 225 days/year STARTING DATEJuly 24, 2024 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES To plan, coordinate and supervise the total implementation of the school program including organization, administration, curric...
  • 1 Month Ago

B
High School Principal
  • Bonneville Joint School District Number 93
  • Idaho Falls, ID FULL_TIME
  • JobID: 11261 Position Type: Administration Date Posted: 3/15/2024 Location: Thunder Ridge High School Date Available: July 2024 Closing Date: 03/29/2024 The base salary for this position is $108,240.0...
  • Just Posted

Idaho (/ˈaɪdəhoʊ/ (listen)) is a state in the northwestern region of the United States. It borders the state of Montana to the east and northeast, Wyoming to the east, Nevada and Utah to the south, and Washington and Oregon to the west. To the north, it shares a small portion of the Canadian border with the province of British Columbia. With a population of approximately 1.7 million and an area of 83,569 square miles (216,440 km2), Idaho is the 14th largest, the 12th least populous and the 7th least densely populated of the 50 U.S. states. The state's capital and largest city is Boise. Idaho p...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for School Principal jobs
$96,748 to $123,220

School Principal in Ogden, UT
“What it comes down to is the best principals out there are the ones who filter every decision through the question of ‘is this good for student learning,’” said Bob Farrace, director of public affairs at the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
January 02, 2020
School Principal in Detroit, MI
Next to having a great teacher in the classroom, strong principal leadership is the second most important factor in improving student outcomes.
February 06, 2020
School Principal in Appleton, WI
“Parents may not realize that problems at home can seep into the school day,” says Earl Martin Phalen, founder and CEO of Phalen Leadership Academies.
February 20, 2020