Location: Union High School. Roosevelt, UT

Job Description: The candidate must have, or be willing to obtain, a Utah Administrative/Supervisory

(K-12) License.

The principal is the official representative of the Board and the Superintendent in the school assignment. As

such, the principal is responsible for the efficient and effective direction of activities within the school

according to the laws of the State and policies of the District.

School principals shall:

• Have primary responsibility for educational leadership in the school to which assigned. As the chief administrative officer of the school and supervisor of its instructional program, the principal shall provide leadership in creating an environment conducive to skillful creative teaching and optimum earning. In recognition of the value of the team approach, supervision should be identified through encouragement and support of the instructional program allowing opportunity for teacher growth and development.
• Be the administrative authority in the school within the limits of the law, Board regulations, and instructions from the Superintendent.
• Be responsible for ordering approved supplies, textbooks, equipment, and all materials necessary for the operation of the school.
• Conduct regularly scheduled faculty meetings and keep a record of all proceedings.
• In accordance with policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the Board, be responsible for the detailed organization of the program of the school, for the assignment of duties to staff members, and for the administration of the instructional program for the regular school year and during the extended summer programs.
• Supervise the instructional program through classroom observations and consultations with teachers and aides.
• Be responsible for assisting the administrative assistants and curriculum personnel in appraising, developing, and evaluating the school curriculum and in planning, adapting, and scheduling the courses of study for the students.
• Be responsible for the direction and supervision of the professional, classified, and hourly staff working within the school building and provide annual evaluations for each member.
• Report immediately, in full and in writing, to the administrative offices any infringement of District property rights within the school or any injury to any pupil or member of the staff that may occur at a time or place wherein the rights or responsibilities of the schools may be involved.
• Keep the Superintendent, appropriate assistant administrators, and other administrative officers fully advised as to the conditions and needs of the school.
• Make regular and thorough inspections accounting for school properties, and be responsible to the Superintendent for these properties.
• Attend meetings as directed by the Superintendent.
• Make available and review all school policies with the staff at least annually. Inform the staff of school regulations as the Board enacts them.
• Prepare a budget with which to operate the school. Be responsible for the administration of a system of accounting of all monies from student activities, cafeterias, student fees or fines, entertainment, gifts, and from any student group within the school. This accounting shall be in accord with a central plan of accounts and carried out under the supervision of the Superintendent or the delegated authority.
• Be responsible for taking all reasonable precautions to safeguard the staff and the students in the school during school hours. Provide for the safety and care of children in case of fire, storm, or other sudden danger to the school plant and shall see that the students and teachers are adequately trained to carry out such plans during these occurrences.
• Be responsible for organizing the resources of the school to provide supervision of playground activities before school, during school, and after the last bus eaves after school, and be responsible for the supervision of the lunch room program and the noon hours, in the best interests of the students and the staff.
• Be responsible for the assignment of students to classes.
• Develop a plan, together with the staff, to maintain effective control of students, enforcing rules in a manner that protects students' rights and the responsibility of the school and report to the Superintendent of the delegated authority any irregular types of punishment disapproved by Board policy.
• Make recommendations for teacher dismissal within the school.
• As required, evaluate and report the efficiency of each member of the staff in the school in accordance with an established plan of teacher evaluation.
• Carry out an ongoing public relations program by actively participating in parent-teacher groups, alerting media to school events, and assisting patrons in interpreting school policy
• Report to the appropriate assistant administrator any need for an extended absence from school and the name of the person appointed to act in the absence of the principal.
• Direct the activities of the custodial staff during the contract year and be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the school building.
• Shall provide all new employees with sufficient information for them to complete their jobs.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent of schools.

Sample Selection Process:

• The screening process will be conducted by the district administration team.
• Top candidates will be invited to interview with the superintendent and/or an Administrative Recommendation Committee.
• There will be a standard set of interview questions for all candidates, with possible unique follow-up questions.
• The Superintendent recommends one candidate to the school board for approval. Should the board reject a person nominated by the superintendent, it shall be the superintendent's duty to make another nomination.
• The superintendent extends an offer to the approved person.
• Candidates who do not receive the position may be considered for other administrative positions in the district.

Start Date: Upcoming school year

Application Deadline: Until filled. Preferred by February 28, 2025