Application for Superintendent

Application for High School Principal

Dade County Board of Education
Just before the signature section of this application, there is a form upload section where applicants should upload a cover letter, a resume, and a copy of their Georgia Leadership Certification.

Any questions regarding this application should be submitted to dadegaboe@dadecs.org with a subject line of "Question regarding High School Principal Search."

The application deadline is February 11, 2022.

NOTE: In order to save this application and return to it at a later time you will need to click save and create an account.

Section I. Personal Information
Name*

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Present Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Social Security Number*
Cell Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Home Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Daytime Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Personal Email Address*
Not your job email address (example@example.com)
Do you hold a Georgia leadership certificate or permit issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission?*

YesNo
If yes, provide the level.

L-5L-6L-7
If yes, provide the certificate number.
Please upload a copy of your Georgia Leadership Certification or evidence of eligibility for Georgia Certification with this application (see file upload near end of application).

Section II. Present Employer Information
Present Employer*
Indicate unemployed or retired, if applicable. Do not list past employer here.
NOTE: If you do not currently have an employer you may put n/a for the following items in this section.
Address (if unemployed or retired, put n/a in required fields for this section)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Telephone Number*
Title of Position*
Current Salary*
Length of Time in Current Position*
Does your employer know of this application?*
Type yes, no, or n/a depending on how you answered Present Employer
How many employees report directly to you?*
In what ways do you supervise employees in your current role?*

Section III. Employment History
Please list all FULL-TIME experiences both within and outside the field of education. List most recent employment first and continue in reverse chronological order.
Employment Information 1
Date of Service 1*
Position 1*
Major Duties 1*
Organization & Address 1*
Number of Employees 1*
Reason for Leaving 1*
Ending Salary 1*
Employment Information 2
Date of Service 2*
Position 2*
Major Duties 2*
Organization & Address 2*
Number of Employees 2*
Reason for Leaving 2*
Ending Salary 2*
Employment Information 3
Date of Service 3*
Position 3*
Major Duties 3*
Organization & Address 3*
Number of Employees 3*
Reason for Leaving 3*
Ending Salary 3*
If you wish to list more than three FULL-TIME experiences, please upload on a separate document (see file upload near end of application).

Section IV. Educational and Professional Training
List your most recent education and training first and continue in reverse chronological order.
Name of Institution 1*
Address of Institution 1*
Major/Minor 1*
Dates Attended 1 (From/To)*
Certificate/Degree 1 (Specify)*
Name of Institution 2*
Address of Institution 2*
Major/Minor 2*
Dates Attended 2 (From/To)*
Certificate/Degree 2 (Specify)*
Name of Institution 3*
Address of Institution 3*
Major/Minor 3*
Dates Attended 3 (From/To)*
Certificate/Degree 3 (Specify)*
If you wish to list more than three educational experiences, please upload on a separate document (see file upload near end of application).

Section V. Honors and Awards
List scholarships, honorary degrees, special recognitions, workshops conducted, major addresses, etc.*

Section VI. Outside Interests and Hobbies
Please list any outside interests and hobbies.*

Section VII. Community Activities
List any community organization(s) with which you are affiliated and are regulary engaged in activities. List the specific role(s), i.e., office held, volunteer, etc. you have played in each organization. (This could be in Dade County or in your current community.)*

Section VIII. Major Career Accomplishment and Personal Attributes
As you think about your career, explain in two or three statements what you consider to be your major career accomplishment(s) and why. Also, list the personal attributes you feel you possess that will help assure your success as the Principal of Dade County High School.*

Section IX. References
Please list at least three individuals, one of whom should be a recent employer or supervisor, one a leader in your community (not necessarily connected with education), and one an educator who does not reside in your community. Do not list a relative.

If for any reason you do not want us to contact your references immediately, please explain below in the corresponding "Any reason not to contact" field. The Dade County Superintendent may contact your references without further notice unless you list the reason(s) below. Please be sure your references are aware you are listing them.
Name 1*
Position 1*
Present Address 1*
Telephone 1*
(Home or Business)
Any reason to not contact 1
Name 2*
Position 2*
Present Address 2*
Telephone 2*
(Home or Business)
Any reason to not contact 2
Name 3*
Position 3*
Present Address 3*
Telephone 3*
(Home or Business)
Any reason to not contact 3

Section X. Applicant's Statement
Describe why you want to be the High School Principal.*
How do you believe that your core values and beliefs align to the mission of Dade County Schools.*

Section XI. Education Philosophy
Write a brief paragraph describing why you want to work in Dade County and how you can help make our school system even more successful.*

Section XII. Specific Criteria to this Position
This Section XII is the current job description of a principal.

Reports to: Superintendent

Minimum Requirements: Valid Leadership Certification in Administration and Supervision; a Master's degree or higher is required; a minimum of five years' acceptable school experience; and ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Primary Function: To direct and supervise all activities of the school to develop and maintain a premier educational program within the policies of the Board of Education and administrative regulations of the Superintendent.

Performance Responsibilities

The Principal:
1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
2. Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, affording due process rights to all students.
3. Sets high expectations for student behavior.
4. Acts as the instructional leader of the school, using leadership and effective communication skills to increase student achievement by creating an increase in quantity and quality of effective teacher collaboration, professional learning, and instructional best practices in the classroom.
5. Implements state and local mandated curriculum.
6. Evaluates and monitors the implementation of the school's curriculum via e-walks, observations, and review of teacher lesson plans.
7. Implements appropriate student performance assessment programs.
8. Ensures Standards Based Instruction is fully implemented, monitored, and practiced at the school.
9. Ensures a Response to Intervention (RTI) protocol is implemented, monitored, and practiced at the school.
10. Increases parental and community involvement with specific plans - parent and community volunteer hours.
11. Monitors student progress to ensure academic success.
12. Reports results of student assessment programs to appropriate personnel.
13. Utilizes various data, including, but not limited to, achievement scores, grades, formal assessment results, summative assessment results, student discipline reports, perception surveys, to create a school-wide approach to raising achievement and creating a positive school climate.
14. Uses data to drive instruction with the use of a "Data Room."
15. Uses student assessment results to improve and enhance the instructional program.
16. Sets high expectations for staff performance in accordance with state and local policies.
17. Promotes the maximum use of instructional time.
18. Sets high expectations for student academic performance.
19. Establishes conditions in the school which support a safe, secure, and well-maintained physical environment for the students and the staff.
20. Attends to student discipline in a timely manner.
21. Communicates effectively with individuals and groups within the school system.
22. Plans and supervises fire drills and an emergency preparedness program.
23. Communicates effectively with a variety of public entities - governmental and community agencies.
24. Responsible for the construction of a Teacher and Student Handbook that is reviewed and adjusted yearly.
25. Uses resources to enhance instruction.
26. Directs and supervises the ongoing development of the School Improvement Plan (SIP), and coordinates communication of the SIP with the School Council, Board of Education, and Faculty. The SIP will be monitored and updated on E-board.
27. Principals at Title I school will involve parents in the development of Compacts, Parental Involvement Policy, and Procedures.
28. Bases the annual comprehensive improvement plan on the current program, student, and staff evaluation data.
29. Maintains a systematic and efficient accounting system for all funds within the school in accordance with state and local regulations.
30. Organizes, trains and ensures the school has a procedure for dealing swiftly with bullying and harassment.
31. Requisitions, distributes, and maintains inventories of materials, supplies, and equipment used in the school.
32. Works cooperatively in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluation of the school's staff as defined by board policy and regulations.
33. Gives direction to the athletic program and/or other special activities.
34. Certifies the compliance of individual students with the requirements for promotion or graduation, on the basis of records and reports from teachers.
35. Attends and supervises athletic events and other extra-curricular activities.
36. Shall exhibit a professional attitude and demeanor at all times in dealing with the board, school administration, fellow employees, parents, students, and the public.
37. Responsible for proper use and preservation of buildings, grounds, furnishing, equipment, and facilities of the school.
38. Demonstrates loyalty to the school system and administration.
39. Responsible for creating and implementing an energy conservation plan that minimizes the costs from energy consumption by strategically controlling the use of energy from appliances, HVAC units, lighting, and other energy consumption peripherals.
40. Treats confidential information and sensitive situations with discretion and avoids gossip.
41. A positive ambassador for Dade County Schools to all stakeholders of the school.
42. Adheres to federal and state laws, as well as Board Policies.
43. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

File Upload*

Items that can be uploaded here include: a cover letter, a resume, a copy of your Georgia Leadership Certification, a copy of Form DD214 (if applicable), and any other documentation you deem necessary for this application. NOTE: please upload all documents in .PDF format.
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Application for High School Principal