Job Description:

The Avoyelles Parish School Board, located in Marksville, LA is now accepting applications for the position of Principal. Qualifications: Department of Education Certification in Principalship. Will report to Supervisor and be responsible for supervising school personnel. Additional qualifications: Vision Work collaboratively with the school community to develop and maintain a shared school vision Use school vision to guide decision-making about students and the instructional programs Maintain open communication with the school community, and effectively convey high expectations for student learning to the community. Teaching and Learning Recognize, model, and promote effective teaching strategies that enable students to apply what they learn to real-world experiences; Encourage and support the use of innovative, researched-based teaching strategies to engage students actively in solving complex problems and methods of student assessment which will enhance learning for all students Conduct frequent classroom visits and periodic observations, provide constructive feedback to faculty and staff, and suggest models of effective teaching techniques when needed School Management Maintain a safe, secure, clean, and aesthetically pleasing physical school plant Establish and/or implement laws, policies, regulations, and procedures that promote effective school operation Manage human resources responsibly by selecting and inducting new personnel appropriately, assigning and evaluating all staff effectively, and taking other appropriate steps to build an effective school staff School Improvement Provide ongoing opportunities for staff to reflect on their roles and practices in light of student standards and school goals Grow professionally by engaging in professional development activities and making such activities available to others Facilitate school-based research and use these and other research findings to plan school improvement initiatives, pace the implementation of these changes, and evaluate their impact on teaching and learning Professional Development Communicate a focused vision for both school and individual professional growth Use research and data from multiple sources to design and implement professional development activities Provide opportunities for individual and collaborative professional development School Community Relations Be visible and involved in the community and treat members of the school community equitably lnvolve the school in the community while keeping the school community informed Professional Ethics Model ethical behavior at both the school and community levels Communicate to others expectations of ethical behavior Adheres to federal, state, and local policies and regulations Adheres to the channel of authority Please click apply to submit your resume for immediate consideration. Deadline for submitting applications for the above position is Tuesday, April 30, 2024 by 3:00 p.m. For further information, contact Mrs. Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendentrecblid lf7ohkzpugqslx1r1tmi1d8pij8bu4