Job Reference No: KGB1-23-70

Job Title: Principal

Ministry: Education, Youth, Sports, and Social Services

Department: Education Department/Special Education Needs Center

Location: Providenciales  

Job Summary:

This is a senior professional position that has responsibility for the administration of the daily operations of the Special Educational Needs Centers. The job holder is required to manage school operations, supervise staff and students, ensure the appropriate instruction and discipline of the student body, and manage the school’s finances and supply inventory.

Tasks And Responsibilities:

• Develop, motivate, and lead all staff to achieve the highest professional standards
• Build a collaborative learning culture within the school and actively engage with other primary and secondary schools and other agencies to build effective learning communities
• Maintain and develop existing community links
• Manage the transition program, school to work
• Manage change effectively
• Assist with the annual registration of students and assign students to classes based on age and cognitive ability
• Manage the school’s finances effectively and work closely with the PTA
• Ensure job descriptions and performance management for subordinate staff are based on clear roles and responsibilities, reviewed at least annually, and consistent with current conditions of employment
• Ensure all policies are kept up to date, working closely with teaching staff and the Department of Education
• Maintain sound procedures for the security, supervision, and maintenance of the school environment ensuring that all health and safety regulations are met
• Manage own personal professional development whilst ensuring the well-being of and good work/life balance for all personnel
• Ensure that all responsibilities delegated to Staff are carried out
• Ensure the school premises are fit for purpose (accessible) for current and future needs including site development
• Plan, manage, assign, and supervise special education programs conducted within one or more school sites
• Attend Individual Educational Program (IEP) meetings, determine class placement, and monitor delivery systems for student special education services
• Lead in the delivery of a national special education curriculum in a way that inspires and engages all students
• Ensure a consistent and continuous school-wide focus on student assessment and achievement, using appropriate data and benchmarks to set, monitor, track, and evaluate individual student progress
• Challenge and remedy under-performance
• Provide nurturing and attentive pastoral care for all students
• Ensure exemplary standards of behavior and attendance
• Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice and promote improvement strategies; aim for outstanding standards of learning and teaching at all times
• Remain abreast of changes in research on evidence-based practices
• Build effective relationships with all stakeholders through excellent communication and interpersonal skills, taking and providing appropriate advice
• Consistently use and develop information systems to ensure exemplary communication links with all stakeholders
• Co-ordinate the school’s work with preschool and secondary schools to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of learning.
• Regularly and effectively communicate the progress of every child’s learning to the relevant stakeholders
• Provide the Special Education Needs Services Unit with information on all relevant aspects of the school, its progress and intended development
• Develop and encourage working partnerships with parents and guardians.
• Develop and encourage good relations between the school and the local community including business and commercial organisations.
• Develop and encourage good relations between the school and other agencies
• Adhere to all Public Service codes, rules, and regulations
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.