Middle and High School Principal

Company: Harrisburg Christian School
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

Immediate opening for the 2020-21 school year and a continuation for the 2021-22 school year. General Job Description: The Middle and High School Principal provides vision, leadership, and supervision in the Upper School. The MS/HS Principal serves as a leader in planning, coordinating and administrating school activities and programs including student spiritual life activities, student conduct and discipline, testing, extracurricular programs with the goal of student character development and spiritual formation to support the mission of CSAGH. Qualifications & Qualities:

• Born-again believer in Jesus Christ, regular attendance at a Bible-believing and preaching church that stands in agreement with the CSAGH Statement of Faith
• Agrees with Articles II, III and XII, section 1 of the Constitution of the Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Possesses a clear philosophy, passion, and pursuit of excellence for Christian Education and CSAGH's vision
• Bachelor's Degree in Education Required, Master's Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of administrative experience
• Has a minimum of 3 years of related administrative experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in supervision and administration preferred.
• Holds a valid license in administration or willing to attain
• Displays strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, and organizational skills
• Is a person of spiritual maturity with academic abilities and leadership qualities
• Is flexible, compassionate and energetic
• Willing to engage in professional development training as needed
• Has successful experience working with culturally diverse families and communities
• High degree of skill with Microsoft Office Suites and other windows applications Duties and Responsibilities: Administration & Supervision
  • Provide vision, leadership and oversight of all upper school programs, personnel, and publications
  • Works closely and cooperatively with the elementary school principal
  • Provide vision, leadership, and oversight of programs and initiatives that assist in spiritual formation and maturity
  • Foster an environment and initiatives that assist students in spiritual formation
  • Effectively utilize upper school personnel through appropriate assignments to specific positions, grades, and/or subjects
  • Supervise and evaluate all Upper School personnel and make annual employment recommendations to the Superintendent
  • Prepare upper school calendar for inclusion in the Master Calendar
  • Prepare academic schedules for all upper school teachers
  • Assist in the admissions process for all new students
  • Prepare all upper school student schedules
  • Create an upper school education environment that facilitates student learning
  • Oversee and/or administer student discipline of all upper school students
  • Schedule and conduct upper school faculty meetings
  • Organize all upper school orientation programs
  • Develop, recommend, and oversee the upper school budget
  • Assess, develop, recommend, and implement all upper school curriculum
  • Develop and oversee all co-curricular (i.e. athletic, fine arts, clubs, etc.) upper school programs
  • Attend educational policy and curricular meetings
  • Oversee the Challenge Program including the selection of students Internal and Public Relations
    • Represent the Upper School to the Board of Directors, fellow school personnel, parents, and members of the community-at-large
    • Develop rapport with students, staff, parents, and Board members
    • Attend monthly Board meetings providing monthly written reports
    • Represent the Board of Directors to the upper school personnel and parents
    • Participate in school wide programs (i.e. Association Meetings, Open Houses, Orientations, etc.) and other special programs as appropriate Abilities:
      • Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time and supports organization's goals and values
      • Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently and sets goals and objectives
      • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure quality
      • Meets deadlines; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity and works quickly While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The person will need to climb a flight of stairs. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access files, office machinery etc.; constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine. this person frequently communicates with students, parents and employees and needs to exchange accurate information.

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