Company Name: SAMPOERNA SCHOOLS SYSTEM
Location: Medan
Posted Date: 03/10/2024 11:21
Salary:
Job Description
- The Principal serves as the school’s chief administrator, overseeing all aspects of the school’s operations, both academic and administrative. This includes but is not limited to developing and implementing policies, programs, and curriculum activities, supporting student recruitment and managing budgets. The Principal promotes each student’s educational development and each staff member’s professional development. The Principal establish a professional rapport with students, parents, and staff, maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Instructional Leadership:
- Serve as the Instructional Leader of the school.
- Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsible behaviour.
- Develop, implement, and assess the instructional programs at the assigned school in coordination with headquarters in program planning.
Academic Supervision:
- Supervise the instructional programs by evaluating lesson plans and observing classes regularly.
- Encourage the use of diverse instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child development.
- Monitor student learning progress and create data-driven intervention programs.
- Foster a conducive teaching and learning environment for students and staff.
School Environment:
- Develop positive school/community relations and act as a liaison between the school and the community.
- Communicate effectively with parents, students, teachers, and the community both orally and in writing.
- Develop long- and short-range facility plans.
- Coordinate facility and support service requirements, safety, and maintenance functions.
- Supervise transportation and food service programs.
- Coordinate and supervise all extracurricular programs, including athletics and student activities.
- Approve school-sponsored activities and maintain a calendar of events.
Personnel Management:
- Provide training and professional development opportunities for school personnel.
- Conduct performance appraisals and make reappointment recommendations.
- Participate in strategic planning, including the school calendar, staffing, and manpower plans.
- Interview and select qualified personnel for employment.
- Implement and administer employee contracts at the school site.
- Direct the development of the master schedule and teacher assignments.
- Assess school-site administrators’ performance and establish their job assignments.
Financial Management:
- Manage and supervise the school’s financial resources, including budget preparation and disbursement.
- Establish and manage student accounting and attendance procedures.
Disciplinary Procedures:
- Establish guidelines for proper student conduct and implement disciplinary policies.
- Develop procedures for school crises and provide leadership in such events.
Communication and Meetings:
- Conduct staff meetings to discuss policy changes, instructional programs, and problem resolution.
- Keep the Director of Schools and Headquarters informed of significant issues.
- Participate in system-wide management and professional development meetings.
- Maintain communication with parents or guardians regarding the school program and activities through newsletters, coffee morning, parent/teacher conferences, etc.
- Lead the school improvement process and implement the school improvement plan.
School Improvement:
- Maintain visibility and accessibility on campus and attend school-related activities and events.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in teaching and learning practices
- Implement and promote sustainable practices within the school environment
- Oversee technology integration to enhance learning experiences and support educational goals
- Promote responsible and ethical use of technology among students and staff
Policy Implementation:
- Implement School Board policies and government regulations.
- Ensure timely submission of reports to Government Agencies and headquarters.
- Ensure all staff members use all systems – such as Skyward, SPS, Koobits, RazKids, etc – effectively.
Other Duties:
- Any additional duties assigned by the Director of Schools or required by the nature of the position.
- Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of the position.