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Conover School lists this CONOVER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL opportunity in conover, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
CONOVER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Newton Conover City Schools Conover School - Conover, North Carolina Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in Newton Conover City School District, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID: Application Deadline: Posted until filledRe-Posted: Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)Starting Date: Aug 1, 2025
Job Description
Newton-Conover City Schools is seeking a dynamic leader for a dynamic school, Conover School. A passion for the personal development of the whole child is an essential trait for the next principal of Conover School. A truly unique setting, Conover School serves students with special needs as well as preschool students from all three school systems in Catawba County (Catawba County Schools, Hickory Public Schools, and Newton-Conover City Schools). Students are challenged and celebrated at Conover School, and a strong leader is needed to continue the proud tradition of this truly special school. Learn more about Conover School at:
REQUIRED:
Must have a NC Principal License.
Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Drivers License-Bus License
General Purpose:
To serve as the chief administrator of a school in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities of a principal include, but are not limited to:
Curriculum and Instruction:
Ensure that teachers are teaching from the North Carolina State Standards and Essential Standards
Foster an environment conducive to Personalized Learning
Develop remediation and enrichment plans to meet the needs of students
Constantly review and research programs that may be beneficial to the learning environment of the school
Collaborate with teachers about best practices for instruction
Evaluate and purchase appropriate instructional resources
Student Affairs:
Develop and enforce a school-wide student discipline policy
Evaluate student performance to determine the promotion or retention of each student
Constantly evaluate student progress
Implement the MTSS process for engaging every student in the school
Ensures the safety of students by establishing an appropriate supervision schedule
Implements crisis response in accordance with district safety procedures and policies
Serve or assign an appropriate person to serve as the LEA representative for IEP meetings
Staff Growth:
Conduct teacher, teacher assistant, custodian, and other staff evaluations as required
Develop growth plans or action plans as needed for teachers or other staff
Perform walk-throughs to help teachers improve their instruction (not evaluative)
Implement appropriate professional development opportunities based on the needs of the staff
Maintain a collaborative culture to create a family atmosphere
Develop strategies to promote staff retention
Policies and Procedures:
Be aware of and carry out Board of Education policies
Establish a School Improvement Team and be an integral part of developing, implementing, and reviewing the school improvement plan
Conduct fire drills as required by law and inspect the property for potential fire and safety hazards
Report certain discipline acts to the superintendent and law enforcement as required by law
Review the student handbook annually and make needed updates
Make students and parents aware of the Student Code of Conduct
Consistent implementation/administration of school and district policies and procedures
Managerial:
Develop appropriate schedules (bell schedule, class schedule, 2-hour delay schedule, duty schedule, etc.)
Assign students to classes
Attend after-school events (ball games, parent meetings, concerts, special events, etc.)
Manage the busing of students to and from school
Make required reports to the superintendent and board of education
Review the needs of the school and appropriate monies to support those needs
Ability to manage conflict and mediate crucial conversations effectively
Transfer student records as required by law
Communication:
Have positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community
Use multiple means of communication (Apptegy, marquee, newsletters, school websites, etc.) to keep students, staff, parents, and the community informed of events and activities at the school
Communicate with other schools in and outside of the district to improve student learning
Solicit feedback from stakeholders (staff, student, parent) to improve school outcomes
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT: 17%
Position Type: Full-TimeJob Categories: Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School
Job Requirements
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Tammy Brown , Human Resources Director
605 N Ashe Ave
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Phone:
Email:
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Worksite address
conover, NC, 28613, US
Who can apply
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