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Manteca unified school district
P.O. Box 32
2271 West Louise Avenue, Manteca
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 825-3200
Job Description
No. 204.10
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Secondary Education, serves as the instructional
leader and chief executive of the school. Responsible for the direction, assessment, and
evaluation of student progress, instructional and adjunct programs, performance of assigned
certificated and classified personnel, operation and maintenance of the school facility, and the
fiscal integrity of all school elements. Identifies goals for the school and delegates duties
appropriately. Serves as immediate supervisor for designated employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS-EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:
Possession of a valid California Administrative Services Credential.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
Five years of classroom teaching experience and three years of experience in an administrative
capacity at the secondary level.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Possesses knowledge of school law administration and applicable sections of the State
Education Code and other applicable laws.
2. Works with District and school site personnel, parents, and the general public in a
pleasant and cooperative manner.
3. Communicates effectively orally and in writing.
4. Plans, directs, and evaluates the work of others.
5. Maintains professional confidentiality.
6. Maintains a commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning.
7. Possesses competence in the usage of basic computer skills and standard office software
applications.
8. Maintains open communication and cooperative relationships, inspires individual and
team development, and reviews processes for improvement.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provides leadership to the staff in the determination of objectives and the identification of
school needs as the basis for developing long and short range plans for the school.
2. Interprets and informs staff and students as to laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
which govern a school site.
3. Assigns, directs, and assists staff in carrying out effective instructional programs through
the analysis of data, the observation and evaluation of instructional practices, and
instructional support. Assigns all students in such a way to optimum growth.
4. Identifies, provides, assigns, and/or coordinates inservice growth opportunities for school
personnel.
5. Supervises and evaluates the performance of all personnel in accordance with the
District’s guidelines for evaluation and assessment. Recommends appropriate action in
cases of substandard performance.
6. Makes periodic appraisals of pupil progress, analyzes data, disseminates information,
consults with all stakeholders, and facilitates appropriate strategies for improvement.
Provides a suitable learning environment conducive to the development of student’s
concept of self and positive attitudes toward learning.
7. Directs the evaluation and revision of curricular and instructional programs in
cooperation with the appropriate District administrators.
8. Develops school plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, and
appropriate handling of student conduct to include the establishment and maintenance of
student behavior standards.
9. Plans and directs school activities necessary to support the educational program of the
school by providing for the organization, guidance, and operation of student activities and
parent/community support groups.
10. Establishes, coordinates, and maintains communication with community and parent
groups, law enforcement, and other officials. Serves as a liaison between the District
Office and school employees. Interprets and implements District policies in individual
schools.
11. Prepares and writes correspondence on behalf of the school. Arranges for school level
public relations and publicity of special events and achievements as appropriate.
12. Coordinates articulation activities with feeder schools. Develops and directs orientation
programs for new students.
13. Coordinates the maintenance and operation of the school plant.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Stand, walk and bend over, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull. Move,
lift, and/or carry up to 30 pounds to waist height.
2. Demonstrate normal depth perception.
3. Sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time.
4. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard or typewriter, operate
standard office equipment, and use a telephone.
5. See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids.
6. Distinguish colors.
7. Read and understand rules and policies, labels, and instructions.
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8. Verbal communications, including the ability to speak and hear at normal room levels
and on the telephone.
9. Ability to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
1. Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments.
2. Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals.
3. Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment.
4. May be required to work outside normal workdays and office hours to meet operational
deadlines.
5. May be required to work in emergency situations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Maintain valid California driver’s license.
2. Maintain District-insurable driving record.
Board Adopted: January 12, 2010