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.
A Principal 應該能夠履行各種職責和責任。以下是 Principal 應該能夠執行的一些職責和責任：
- 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
有競爭力的Principal將擁有一定的技能和資格，包括：
- 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
