Title:  HCS Principal

Date:  July 2003

Division:  Student Ministries

Directly Reports To:  XCS Superintendent

Unit/Department:  Xenos Christian Schools

Indirectly Reports To:  XCS Board

General Purpose ("Why does this position exist?"):

Oversee the schools resources, which results in furthering the accomplishment of the schools' mission.  Provides spiritual and managerial leadership for the staff and students of the school.  Provides direction to the School Board for the formulation of policies and procedures.

Teaching Responsibilities

·        Maintains a positive learning environment

·        Maintains regular communication with parents, students and office

·        Effectively completes required administrative duties, i.e. lesson plans, NPAC reports, LPDC documents

·        Provides objective assessment of each student with regular feedback to parents

50%

Personnel Management:

·        Recommends in-service training for all teaching staff

·        Conducts annual reviews of HCS staff

·        Interview and recommend potential staff

·        Provide vision, direction, oversight and support for HCS staff

·        Direct supervision of HCS personnel

20%

Student Oversight:

·        Evaluation of student academic and spiritual growth

·        Development and adherence of school discipline policies

·        Coordination of specialists to provide guidance and evaluation of students (i.e. psychologist, tutoring, etc.)

·        Organizes and participates in special student functions

15%

Parent Communication

·        Communicate with parents as needed regarding attendance, academic or behavioral issues

·        Communicate with parents regarding school-wide schedule, events and policies

·        Address parental questions and concerns

5%

Volunteer Management

·        Recruit and place classroom and school volunteers

3%

Office Administration:

·        Development and adherence of attendance, safety, and health policies

·        Supervises maintenance of student records and state filing requirements

·        Oversight of all school publications

2%

Academic Advancement:

·        Development and adherence of admissions criteria and enrollment policies

·        Organizes programs to evaluate students (i.e. standardized testing, grade cards, etc.)

2%

Strategic Planning:

·        Participates in curriculum review and selection for the XCS system

·        Implementation of programs to help ensure the spiritual vitality and growth of graduating HCS students.

·        Periodic review and modification of schools mission and vision

·        Planning for future expansion including staffing and facilities

2%

Financial Management:   

·        Assist in budget preparation, implementation and adherence to plan

·        Fiscal planning

·        Acquisition and monitoring of state government funds

·        Distribution of family subsidy

1%

Nature of Supervision Received (check one):

Routine work performed under immediate supervision with detailed instructions.  Activities required minimal decision making.

Primary routine work performed with supervision readily available.  Activities follow established, well-defined procedures, and basic decision are made within the scope of these procedures/guidelines.  Decisions outside the scope of the guidelines are referred to the supervisor.

Work performed independently with supervision available.  Manages and prioritizes own workload; expected to make some non-routine decisions requiring judgment and interpretation.

Under direction as to assignments and general methods of execution, with periodic review of assignments.  Expected to make non-routine decisions requiring analysis and interpretation with limited guidance from supervisor.

Under general direction as to broad assignments.  Determines methods and delivers final results.

Within the broadest scope of the unit's objectives, determines and executes major programs.

Competencies ("What knowledge, skills, and motivations are critical to success in this position?")

Character:

·        The person taking this position must exhibit all of the character qualifications for church leaders listed in 1 Timothy 3: 8-12, in both their church work and in their personal ministry.  In addition, the person filling this role must be ordained as a minister by the State of Ohio, under Xenos Christian Fellowship, Inc.  It is available for a minister’s housing allowance under IRS parsonage rules (primarily IRC sections 107 and 1402(b) and Revenue Rulings 70-549 and 72-606).

Gifts:

·        Administration, planning & organization, ability to manage and motivate people

Passions:

·        Working with students

Computer Skills:

·        Familiarity with IBM compatible computers; Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access software packages.  Familiarity with Network software desirable

Availability:

·        Weekdays, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, some evenings & weekends.