Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for principal candidates at all levels.  The successful candidate will demonstrate principled leadership and decision making while assuming this leadership role. 

DUTIES:The following are examples of the typical duties performed: 

• Demonstrates principled leadership and decision making; 
• Assumes a leadership role in the school that reflects the skills outlined in the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders; 
• Exercises initiative in curriculum development and planning of professional development programs within the school; 
• Prepares the annual budget request for the school; 
• Ensures that effective human relations are developed and practiced; 
• Renders technical support and/or administrative assistance to other administrators; 
• Assures adherence to Board policies and establishes procedures as necessary; 
• Supervises and evaluates assigned professional, paraprofessional, administrative and classified personnel; makes recommendations for improvement including the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of professional assistance plans; 
• Assumes responsibility for collaborating with other administration and staff in writing, implementing and monitoring the School Improvement Plan; 
• Encourages students to make appropriate decisions in a proactive manner; 
• Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline to promote an orderly learning environment, respecting the due process rights of students; 
• Acts as a liaison between the school and the community, interpreting policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life; 
• Conducts meetings of the staff to support the proper functions of the school; 
• Responsible for the proper care and maintenance of the school’s physical facility. 
• Participates in the hiring procedures for certificated and non-certificated staff; 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or Director(s).