Description

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The High School Principal works directly under the supervision of the Associate Head of School and is a member of the Academic Leadership Team and the Administrative Council.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee, supervise, and guide the members of the High School Administrative Team for the effective functioning of all aspects of the High School program.
  Provide overall servant leadership, communicating the school’s mission, vision and values to the faculty/staff, parents, students, community and ACSI/CESA at large.
• Oversee the daily operation of the school including programs and activities in the high school (Grades 9-12). In so doing, maintain all ACSI/Cognia/CESA accreditation standards.
• Maintain awareness of best educational practices and pedagogies and innovate when appropriate in alignment with the school's mission and strategic plan.
• Recruit, interview and recommend hiring of new faculty/staff.
• Perform faculty/staff formative and summative evaluations.
  • Provide observation and supervision of the High School faculty/staff.
  • Check and supervise HS weekly lesson plans/curriculum guides/learning goals.
• Provide on-going faculty/staff professional development (including orientation, goal setting, instructional supervision of teaching styles and methods, curriculum development, classroom management, etc.).
  • Aid and supervise curriculum development for whole school vertical alignment.
  • Plan and conduct faculty meetings.
• Oversee the admission of new students and families into the High School in conjunction with the Enrollment Office.
  • Ensure that partnership conferences are conducted with all prospective students and families for admission.
  • In coordination with the Enrollment office, conduct and participate in tours/interviews with potential families.
• Cultivate an ongoing partnership with High School families.
  • Coordinate and monitor student/parent/teacher conferences as needed.
  • Counsel with parents concerning various aspects of school/home relationships.
• Contribute to and monitor student spiritual, academic and behavioral progress.
  • Coordinate with the Director of Discipleship to plan and conduct HS chapels, service projects, and mission trip opportunities for HS students.
  • Coordinate with the Director of Student Life to plan and implement HS events, clubs, and other extracurricular activities.
  • Provide guidance to teachers to plan and monitor field trips.
  • Oversee student discipline.
• Collaboratively develop and manage the High School budget with guidance from the Executive Director of Finance.
• Serve as a member of the Head of School's Administrative Council (AC).
  • Serve on the Academic Leadership Team (ALT).
  • Participate in and contribute to regular AC and ALT meetings.
  • Serve as an ACSI/Cognia annual report reviewer.
  • Serve on the steering committee for SCS accreditations.
  • Contribute to annual handbook reviews.

Requirements

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS:

• Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ; be involved with an evangelical, protestant church of like faith and practice; and agree with the philosophies, Statement of Faith, and Statement of Christian Life Commitment of Southside Christian School. 
• Have a commitment to the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of Christian schooling as expressed by Southside Christian School demonstrated by their eligible children enrolled in Southside Christian School. 
• Must be a spiritually mature, veteran Christian leader who agrees with the school’s Mission, Vision, Values, Biblical Beliefs, Statement of Christian Life Commitment, and Statement of Faith.
• Must be able to articulate a deep understanding of a biblically informed philosophy of Christian education. 
• Strong communication and presentation skills are required.
• Must have a master's degree, doctorate is preferred.
• Must have a minimum 5 years' experience as a Christian high school principal.
• Must be able to obtain ACSI Administrative Certification.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.