Job Description

PRINCIPAL:

Title: Principal

Reports To: State Administrator

Department: Teaching and Learning

Work Year: 210 Days per year (K-5, 6-8, Continuation HS, Adult); 214 Days per year (9-12); 225 Days per year (Community Day)

Classification: Certificated

Salary: See Certificated Management Salary Schedule

Date Approved: January 2007

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Under the general supervision of the State Administrator, the School Principal will offer significant instructional leadership, emphasizing the optimal intellectual development of students by formulating and addressing school improvement objectives aligned with district goals.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Utilize effective planning strategies, student performance data, and the resources of staff, community, and students to formulate and address school improvement objectives and district goals.
Support teachers to implement district adopted curriculum.
Oversee school site programs tailored to accommodate the developmental differences among students and address a wide range of learning needs. Communicate and interpret these programs to parents and the community.
Interpret and apply State laws, County and district policies, regulations, and procedures at the school site.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of all assigned personnel in accordance with the District's adopted guidelines for evaluation and assessment.
Use instructional supervision to assist teachers in maintaining and improving teaching skills.
Use constructive discipline procedures and guidance programs which foster student growth, promote positive student conduct and proper use and care of materials, buildings, and grounds.
Promote the continuous growth of staff by means of on-site in-service programs and by promoting staff participation in district in-service programs.
Promote a school community climate which encourages cooperation, accountability, responsibility, shared decision making, and effective problem solving which fosters ownership of the school.
Direct the scheduling and assignment of personnel and students.
Delegate responsibility to staff members and monitor the exercise of these responsibilities.
Lead and assist assigned staff in implementation of district-adopted curriculum through regular meetings and communication with all faculty.
Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduate training with a Master's degree.
Proven successful teaching and a minimum of three years of demonstrated leadership ability required.
Possession of an earned, valid California Administrative Credential and/or appropriate Supervision Credential or eligibility for a valid California Administrative and/or Supervisor Credentials.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

School instructional strategies and curriculum.
Content Standards Curriculum.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment: Office and School environment

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS: Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2); Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)

Activity/Frequency

Bend: 3

Lift/carry: (0-10 lbs) 3

Twist: 3

Lift/carry: (11-25 lbs) 3

Squat: 3

Lift/carry: (26-40 lbs) 3

Kneel: 3

Lift/carry: (41-100 lbs) 2

Climb: 3

Stand: 4

Reach above shoulder: 4

Walk: 4

Grip/Grasp 4

Sit: 4

Extend/Flex Neck: 4

Drive: 4

Use Right Hand: 4

Perform Repetitive Hand Motions: 4

Use Left Hand: 4

Keyboarding/Mouse Work: 3

Ability to See: 4

Ability to Hear: 4

The Vallejo City Unified School District upholds equal opportunity employment standards and adheres to federal and state regulations, ensuring non-discrimination in all employment practices. This includes factors such as age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or sex. The District is fully compliant with ADA requirements.

About Jesse Bethel High School

Jesse Bethel High School is situated at the eastern edge of San Pablo Bay, approximately 30 miles east of San Francisco. As one of two comprehensive high schools in Vallejo, we embrace the rich ethnic and social diversity of our community within our student population. Our commitment to academic excellence is central to our instructional approach. With over 1,395 multicultural students, we are supported by a dedicated team of over 80 culturally diverse faculty members and compassionate counseling staff. Our school is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including one-to-one iPads for students and teachers, two iMac student labs, and multiple portable Computer-on-Wheels units with classroom sets of laptops and other resources available through our Instructional Media Center/Library

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Principal - Jesse Bethel High School

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