School Principal jobs in South Carolina

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)

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Principal
  • St. Michael Catholic School
  • Murrells Inlet, SC FULL_TIME
  • St. Michael Catholic School   The Mission of Saint Michael Catholic School is to educate and guide students by providing academic excellence, spiritual development, and strong Catholic values.  Our school maintains a safe, nurturing environment that inspires a genuine love for learning, and encourages a lifelong quest for knowledge. St. Michael is a PK-6 school.

    Job Description   Job summary: The principal fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by serving as the spiritual, educational, and managerial leader of the school. The principal is charged with the implementation of the philosophy, mission, objectives, and the overall management of the school. The principal is responsible for the professional effectiveness of the staff, the educational progress of the students, as well as the relationship within the entire school and parish communities. The school is PreK3 to 6th grade. This position reports to the Parish Pastor/Administrator.

    Essential job functions
    • Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
    • Acts as a witness to the Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
    • Provides leadership in creating a school culture reflecting Catholic identity
    • Supports and adheres to the teachings of the Catholic Church, Code of Conduct, and policies and procedures of the Diocese
    • Promotes Catholic identity within the school through liturgical celebrations, faith development, integration of Gospel values, and the practice of Christian service

    Administration
    • Administers the school according to Diocesan and local policies.
    • Maintains the accreditation of the school according to South Carolina standards
    • Develops a strategic plan for the school operation
    • Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
    • Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff
    • Provides for an orderly school environment and promotes student self-discipline
    • Identifies and effects needed change for school improvement
    • Develops and communicates routine procedures for the operation of the school.
    • Publishes rules, regulations, schedules, and procedures, and is consistent in expectations regarding them.
    • Maintains discipline throughout the school so that a learning environment prevails.
    • Unifies expectations for high academic standards throughout the school.
    • Provides appropriate maintenance and cleanliness of the school for the safety and well-being of the students.
    • Develops good school-community relationships and involvement in all aspects of the Development Program.

    Fiscal Management
    • Responsible for developing an annual school budget and supervising all expenditures to comply with the budget.
    • Oversees development goals and activities and seeks resources and support beyond the school
    • Complies with all parish and diocesan requirements for reporting, auditing, budget management
    • Keeps school financial records organized in an orderly and secure manner.
    Leadership of Faculty and Curriculum Development
    • Hires, supervises, evaluates, and terminates all faculty and staff according to diocesan guidelines
    • Ensures the implementation of a comprehensive curriculum through the use of a variety of standard strategies
    • Supervises instruction and evaluates the overall effectiveness of the academic program
    • Assists teachers in the guidance, assessment, and analysis of student achievement
    • Provides orientation and on-going in-service for the faculty according to their needs.
    • Promotes the growth of the faculty through on-going supervision and evaluation.
    • Oversees scheduling of classes and daily lesson planning by teachers.
    Relationship With Council
    • Reports regularly to the School Council regarding implementation of diocesan/local policies, curriculum development, evaluation and school concerns.
    • Coordinates with the Parish Finance Council Liaison to regularly provide the School Council with appropriate financial reports.
    • Prepares the necessary background material for local policy formation and for long-range planning.
    • Updates the School Council on current educational trends, issues, new laws, and other in-service matters that will be useful to them.
    • Assists the Finance Council and the Pastor in the preparation of the annual budget and to administer and monitor the approved budget within the designated parameters.
    • Confers regularly and frequently with the Chairperson of the School Council.

    Parental Involvement and Public Relations
    • Provides opportunities for regular conferences and meetings of parents and teachers.
    • Provides channels for parent involvement and input in curriculum and school policies.
    • Alerts parents to the special needs and/or problems of their children.
    • Keeps parents informed through regular school bulletins.
    • Cooperates with, and helps to promote, the various programs existing in and for the school.
    • Represents the school to the general community.
    • Develops and maintains public relations with and among appropriate publics.
    • Maintains current and accurate records according to diocesan and school policy
    • Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Diocese Employee Handbook
    • Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals

    Minimum qualifications:
    • Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing.
    • Master’s degree in Educational Administration or related area
    • Must have or be eligible for a South Carolina certificate
    • 3-5 years of teaching experience in a Catholic school
    • Principal or Assistant Principal experience preferred especially in a Catholic School.

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
    • Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church, instructional methods/strategies and curriculum differentiation, adolescent development, methods of religious education, and effective assessment methods
    • Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form, work well with others in the school community, and work independently and to self-motivate
    • Skills: handling multiple tasks simultaneously, organizing and relating information in an understandable format, job-appropriate technology, critical thinking and planning, managing conflicts effectively, organizational management and delegation of responsibilities, using group process skills effectively with various internal and external communities

    Salary- Negotiable

    Deadline- April 30, 2024

    Apply to-  principalcandidate@charlestondiocese.org (Please put “St. Michael” in the subject line.)

     

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Principal York Comprehensive School
  • York School District One
  • York, SC FULL_TIME
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Elementary School Principal (2024-2025)
  • Chester County School District
  • Chester, SC FULL_TIME
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Assistant Principal - Middle School
  • Charleston County School District
  • Charleston, SC OTHER
  • Position Type: *2024-2025 Certified Administrator Pool/Assistant Principal Date Posted: 10/4/2023Location: HR RecruitmentDate Available: 08/01/2024 Description: This is a generic job posting and not f...
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Principal - High School
  • Charleston County School District
  • Charleston, SC OTHER
  • Position Type: *2024-2025 Certified Administrator Pool/PrincipalDate Posted: 10/4/2023Location: HR RecruitmentDate Available: 08/01/2024 Description: This is a generic job posting and not for a school...
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Assistant Principal - High School
  • Charleston County School District
  • Charleston, SC OTHER
  • Position Type: *2024-2025 Certified Administrator Pool/Assistant Principal Date Posted: 10/4/2023Location: HR RecruitmentDate Available: 08/01/2024 Description: This is a generic job posting and not f...
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Elementary School Principal
  • Uncommon Schools
  • Rochester, NY
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  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Invictus Academy of Richmond
  • El Cerrito, CA
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  • Invictus Academy of Richmond
  • El Cerrito, CA
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School Principal
  • ReGeneration Schools
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • We are seeking a dynamic Principal for the 2024-2025 school year who will inspire our staff and students to exceptional ...
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School Principal
  • Ascend Schools
  • New York, NY
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School Principal
  • Uncommon Schools
  • Camden, NJ
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School Principal
  • Uncommon Schools
  • Rochester, NY
  • Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outs...
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School Principal
  • Westchester Day School
  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • Westchester Day School - We are seeking a dynamic and experienced educational leader to serve as the Principal of Westch...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

South Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/ (listen)) is a state in the Southeastern United States and the easternmost of the Deep South. It is bordered to the north by North Carolina, to the southeast by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the southwest by Georgia across the Savannah River. South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on May 23, 1788. South Carolina became the first state to vote in favor of secession from the Union on December 20, 1860. After the American Civil War, it was readmitted into the United States on June 25, 1868. South Carolina is the 40th most extensive and 23...
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