Principal/Headmaster Christian Elementary

Primary Responsibilities:
• Lead the school ministry in instructional effectiveness for all students (preK3-6th grade)
• Shepherd faculty, staff, students, and families as a ministry of Gray Road Baptist Church (GRBC)

Reports to: Board of elders (with the GRBC senior pastor providing oversight for daily operations)

POSITION GOAL
The principal is the primary leader of Gray Road Christian School (GRCS), responsible for promoting academic excellence in the classrooms and carrying out biblical ministry with teachers, staff, students, and families, in line with GRBC’s mission to serve its members and community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Character: Daily walk in personal holiness as described in Colossians 3:5-14.

Doctrine: Be in full agreement with the GRBC Statement of Faith (www.grayroad.com/beliefs).

Church: Be a member of GRBC and actively involved in church life.

Education: Preferably a Master’s degree, but at minimum a Bachelor’s in education, with a willingness for continued learning. ACSI Principal or Head of School certification is preferred.

Experience: Preferably 10 years of teaching/administration experience in a formal education setting.

General qualifications:
• Love for classroom education and biblical discipleship
• Committed to the authority and sufficiency of the Bible
• Committed to biblical counseling (If the candidate has no training in biblical counseling, we will require it as part of employment.)
• Committed to lifelong learning, staying informed of changes in theory, practice, and standards of education

RESPONSIBILITIES
Academic Responsibilities
1) Lead and continuously evaluate the overall preK3–6th grade program, including classroom management, curriculum use, extra-curricular programs, student evaluations, and special services with teachers.
2) Oversee all instructional areas to ensure lesson plans and activities align with the school’s purpose and goals.
3) Complete and update curriculum mapping, oversee the selection, and evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum resources replacing them as needed.
4) Create a master schedule for the elementary school grade and delegate the development of individual classroom schedules.
5) Lead in developing and coordinating educational resources.
6) Oversee the GRCS resource teacher (or outside services) to serve students with learning disabilities.
7) Coordinate student evaluations and testing with teachers in accordance with state requirements to promote academic excellence.
8) Assist teachers with student discipline and academic problems.
9) Oversee the planning and execution of special events and field trips (e.g., Back-to-School Night, Reading Night, seasonal programs, festivals, banquets, and graduation).
10) Maintain regular teaching training and work to provide continuing education opportunities.
11) Lead in the development of new educational programs for the school.
12) GRCS is currently Foundationally Accredited. Ensure GRCS completes full ACSI accreditation on time and maintains all accreditation requirements, including annual reports and renewal readiness.
13) Oversee the annual renewal process for receiving state vouchers.

Financial Responsibilities
1) Oversee the development of the annual school budget.
2) Approve purchase orders and other spending for elementary school needs.
3) Oversee ordering of supplies and distribution to classrooms.
4) Support and promote fundraisers.
5) Promote transparency and maintain accountability with GRBC leadership, finance deacons, and, when appropriate, the congregation.

Personnel Responsibilities
1) Recruit, orient, and supervise all faculty and staff, including training teachers on reporting abuse to the Department of Child Services.
2) Perform teacher evaluations, giving special attention and guidance to new teachers.
3) Recruit substitute teachers and other potential future faculty.
4) Prepare contracts for faculty, including yearly reviews and consideration of contract renewal.
5) Consult with elders on hiring, discipline, and dismissal of faculty as needed.
6) Communicate regularly and clearly to faculty and staff regarding school ministry issues.
7) Nurture staff relationships through regular encouragement, communication, and special events to maintain a godly atmosphere and strong morale.
8) Teach, train, and lead in biblical care for one another, as well as conflict resolution.

Recruitment and Student Responsibilities
1) Publicize GRCS in the community to gain enrollment.
2) Manage the placement of students, including initial screening and testing.
3) Organize enrollment packets and oversee their distribution to current and prospective students.
4) Conduct parent conferences when significant student issues arise.
5) Supervise the proper management of student records.

General Responsibilities
1) Seek to honor the Lord in all of life and be an example to others.
2) Contribute to clear communication with school ministry families, as well as the GRBC family.
3) Work with church staff to coordinate room and resource use and address any cleaning and m maintenance needs.
4) Submit timely requests for major improvement projects for review and approval by elders and appropriate deacons.
5) Organize weekly chapel services (one for pre-K and Kindergarten students, and one for grades 1-6) Oversee crisis coordination for emergency situations, including fire, tornado, and lockdown drills.
7) Coordinate and lead all staff meetings.
8) Meet with the senior pastor on a regular basis for encouragement, counsel, and accountability.
9) Meet with the elders monthly for reports, counsel, and accountability.
10) Provide reports on the state of the school to the church family in quarterly members’ meetings.