Principal Charles Henderson Middle School 2026-2027

Alabama State Department of Education

$75K — $95K *
Troy, NY 12180In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of three years successful experience in public education with prior administrative experience
  • Valid Alabama certification in administration, supervision, or educational leadership
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with diverse groups
  • Ability to effectively organize, delegate, and supervise
  • Experience in faculty evaluation and professional growth promotion
  • Knowledge of educational trends and special education laws

Responsibilities

  • Embrace and promote the school system's mission and goals
  • Provide leadership in school improvement processes and implementation of plans
  • Understand and enforce school rules and Board policy adherence
  • Conduct personnel interviews, selections, and performance assessments
  • Manage financial resources including budget preparation and disbursement
  • Coordinate school safety plans and maintain high visibility on campus
  • Establish guidelines for student conduct and implement disciplinary policies

Benefits

  • Twelve-month employment contract
  • Regular performance evaluations
  • Participation in staff development activities
  • Opportunities for collaborative planning with faculty
  • Engagement with community stakeholders and positive relations initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Troy City Board of Education is accepting applications for the following certified position.

PRINCIPAL

Qualifications:
• Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of three years successful experience in public education, with prior administrative experience required
• Valid Alabama certification in administration, supervision, or educational leadership
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups, including students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members
• Ability to organize, delegate, and supervise effectively
• Skill in evaluating faculty and staff, providing constructive feedback, and promoting professional growth
• Experience in collaborative planning with faculty, staff, and central office to enhance school improvement and student achievement
• Proficiency in using technology for communication, presentation, research, data analysis, budgeting, record-keeping, reporting, and scheduling
• Knowledge of educational trends, curriculum development, school supervision, classroom practices, and staff development
• Familiarity with special education laws, policies, and procedures
• Understanding of Board policies, procedures, and safety regulations
• Any other qualifications the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

SUPERVISES: Assistant principal(s), teachers, school support staff

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITES:

Leadership and Vision
• Embrace and promote the school system's mission, vision, beliefs, and goals
• Leads in a manner that maximizes the educational benefits to those who receive school services
• Provides leadership in the school improvement process and the implementation of school improvement plans, accreditation and accountability reports, and other required plans
• Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities

Compliance and Policy Adherence
• Understand and assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy
• Abide by the standards established for conduct referenced in the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics, which defines the professional behavior of educators in Alabama and serves as a guide to ethical conduct
• Adheres to federal, state, and local laws as well as the rules, regulations, and policies of the school system
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters

Personnel Management and Development
• Interviews and selects qualified personnel to be recommended for employment
• Manages and supervises the effective use of personnel
• Supervises assigned personnel, conducts annual performance appraisals, and makes recommendations for appropriate employment action
• Assigns and supervises special tasks and assignments for all school personnel
• Administers and develops instructional and non-instructional duty rosters
• Manages and administers personnel development through training, in-service, and other developmental activities
• Orients assigned staff members and assists in professional development
• Communicates, through face-to-face meetings and written correspondence, information to notify faculty and staff of policies, procedures, and instructional program changes/updates

Instructional Leadership
• Plans, promotes, implements, supervises, and evaluates effective instructional and related programs to maximize student achievement
• Manages and administers the instructional program according to state and school system guidelines to ensure all students can learn
• Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for faculty, staff, and students
• Facilitates and monitors the integration of technology in the classroom
• Coordinates the supervision of school extracurricular programs
• Supervises the school counseling program to ensure student educational and developmental needs are met

Budget and Financial Management
• Manages and supervises school financial resources, including the preparation and disbursement of the school budget and internal accounts
• Adheres to state statutes and system policies related to accounting to ensure judicious management of school funds

Facilities and Safety Management
• Coordinates school safety plans and facility inspections at the school
• Provides a quick response to any emergency involving students, staff, or the school facility
• Maintains high visibility within the facility
• Supervises the orderly movement and safety of transportation services on school grounds

Student Discipline and Support
• Established guidelines for proper student conduct and implements disciplinary procedures and policies that ensure a safe and orderly environment

Community and Stakeholder Relations
• Directs staff in developing positive school/community/business/civic relations

Communication and reporting
• Informs the superintendent of potential problems or unusual events
• Responds to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner

Operational and Administrative Duties
• Participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school and school system, including meetings, assigned duties, and committee responsibilities
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, Board policy, and administrative regulation
• Accept no other employment that interferes with the efficient and effective discharge of duties and responsibilities
• Approve school-sponsored activities and maintain a calendar of all school events
• Manages and administers the testing program for the school
• Established and manages student accounting, grading, and attendance procedures
• Maintains accountability of property inventory records and security of school property
• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Twelve (12) month contract as approved by Board

EVALUATION:

Performance evaluated in accordance with Board policy

SALARY:

Board approved salary schedule

All positions with the Troy City Board of Education require submission of a copy of current driver's license or valid picture identification, a copy of Social Security card, and background clearance through the State of Alabama Department of Education. Certified positons also required submission of valid teaching certificate (Alabama or out-of-state) as well as unofficial transcripts indicating all coursework and degree conferral date(s) from regionally accredited colleges/universities.

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