A Principal, or Public School Principal, oversees the daily activities and operations within a school. Their main duties include disciplining or advising students, approving Teachers’ curriculums and ensuring the school environment is safe for all students and staff members.
Un Principal debe ser capaz de cumplir con varias funciones y responsabilidades. Las siguientes son algunas funciones y responsabilidades que un Principal debe ser capaz de ejecutar:
- Ensuring that academic policies and curriculum are followed
- Developing and tracking benchmarks for measuring institutional success
- Helping teachers maximize their teaching potential
- Meeting and listening to concerns of students on a regular basis
- Encouraging, guiding and assisting student leaders and teachers
- Meeting with parents and administrators on a regular basis for problem resolution
Un Principal competitivo tendrá ciertas habilidades y calificaciones, incluyendo:
- A Master’s degree in education is considered the minimum qualifying credential. However, in some cases, a Bachelor’s degree in education with at least 5 years in a leadership role may also be acceptable
- Minimum of two years of working experience as a school leader or principal
- Communication skills to develop a productive educational experience for both teachers and students
- Problem solving skills to enhance teacher performance and improve student grades
- Valid teaching license
