High School Principal & Athletic Director

Custer County School District C-1

Job Description

Job Title: HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Classification: Administrator

Reports To: Superintendent/Board of Education

Updated Date: July 2024

SUMMARY: The High School Principal/Athletic Director is a strong leader who will guide 125+/- high school students to become successful adults. The ability to create a positive school environment and build rapport with students while implementing school policy in a fair and equitable manner is required. The HS Principal/AD will direct and coordinate educational, administrative, and co-curricular activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

Provide High School Sta? support and evaluation. Coach and inspire students.

Enforce discipline standards.

Manage the Co-Curricular budget and all athletic activities.

Ensure educational and co-curricular programs adhere to State and School Board standards.

Set an academic schedule and curriculum to meet the needs of students for post-secondary education and/or the workforce.

Superb Communication

Work with counselors and parents in early intervention of problem behaviors.

Involve teachers in the design and implementation of important decisions and policies.

Recognize and reward accomplishments and acknowledge failures.

Monitor the e?ectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning.

Evaluate and supervise the coaching sta?.

Maintain CHSAA eligibility documents and keeps coaches current with CHSAA requirements.

The above performance responsibilities are not all inclusive and may be altered or added to by the Superintendent, or School Board.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Management and evaluation of high school teachers, aides, coaches and support staff. Planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems for high school students, athletes, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Master's degree (or master’s degree in progress) from an accredited college or university. Valid Colorado Educator License with appropriate administrative endorsement. Five years of successful teaching experience is preferred.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: The work environment is technology driven. Custer County Public Schools expects sta? to meet reasonable expectations in the use of computers and other technology.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond e?ectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to reply to an email with multiple questions and/or topics. Ability to make e?ective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to parents, public groups, and/or the Board of Education.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to de?ne problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must have a valid Colorado Educator License with or working toward appropriate administrative endorsement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Employees of Custer County Public Schools must exhibit acceptable work habits and perform tasks in a professional manner. Regular attendance, punctuality, professional initiative, self-control; and con?dentiality of student matters are required.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment in the Custer County School District. Employees of Custer County Schools must submit to a ?ngerprint criminal background check. Final appointment will be determined by the results of the background check.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.