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Secondary Principal 6th-12th

709 North Lee Avenue, Odessa, TX 79761

$65,000 a year - Full-time

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Paid sick time
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Mission Statement: The mission of First Odessa Christian Academy is to boldly teach Biblical truth, Christian character, and rigorous academic curriculum in a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Vision Statement: The vision of First Odessa Christian Academy is to produce academically excellent students with a sound Biblical worldview to impact their community for Christ.

Responsibilities:

1.Provides supervision for the overall operation of the secondary school and works closely with the elementary school principal to carry out the mission and core values of First Odessa Christian Academy.

Implements the Board of Director’s legislated policies and directives and manages the day-to-day operation of the school.

Is a born-again believer and subscribes without reservation to the Statement of Faith, Philosophy of Education, and the provisions set forth in the Bylaws.

Acts as a Christian role model in the school and the community and is a member in good standing of a local Christian church whose doctrine is in agreement with the First Odessa Christian Academy Statement of Faith.

Works with the elementary school principal to create a school calendar to be submitted for review and approval by the Board of Directors annually.

Works with the elementary principal to draft and/or revise faculty and staff contracts to be submitted to the Board of Directors for final approval.

Drafts and or revises the Faculty and Staff Handbook as needed in compliance with FOCA Bylaws and policies, and in conjunction with the Board of Directors for final approval and documentation of annual distribution to all employees.

Responsible for maintaining accreditation status with ACTABS and other agencies.

2. Spiritual Leadership: Responsible to help develop the spiritual leadership of all those associated with the school.

Provides spiritual leadership to faculty, staff, school volunteers, parents and students by example and instruction.

Encourages harmony among the staff.

Promotes the development of a servant’s heart among the staff to facilitate ministry to students, faculty, staff, and parents.

3. Supervision of Personnel: Responsible for supervision and evaluation of faculty and staff in the performance of their duties.

Provides recommendations to the Board of Directors for hiring of faculty and staff. Recommendations to the Board should include documentation of spiritual and academic qualifications for review.

Provides recommendations to the Board of Directors for termination of faculty and administration positions, for final decision by the Board of Directors.

Performs annual evaluations of faculty and staff members at least once per year based upon job descriptions and other appropriate factors.

Develops a style of management, which allows for effective supervision of programs and personnel.

Encourages continual spiritual growth of each faculty and staff member by example and by counsel.

4. Curriculum: Responsible for the development and coordination of curriculum.

Develops and implements the school curriculum in accordance with the Bylaws.

Selects and recommends all textbooks to the Board of Directors for final approval.

Reviews and approves all supplementary materials.

Recommends to the Board when curriculum changes are appropriate.

Develops and revises scope and sequence of each subject area as necessary.

5. School Board: Responsible for properly conveying the decisions and actions of the Board of Directors to the faculty, staff, students and parents as appropriate and interpreting the school operation to the Board.

Submits a written or oral report at every regularly scheduled Board meeting on the status of the school, its achievements, and problems.

Attends all regularly scheduled Board meetings unless excused by the Board President.

Provides information about the school and its function as appropriate to help facilitate decision making as needed.

Keeps the Board abreast of finances, enrollment, personnel, curriculum, and accreditation.

Recommends policies for further development of the school.

Administers the policies established by the FOCA School Board and in compliance with the Bylaws.

6. Student Admission: Supervises the overall admissions process in compliance with Bylaws and Board policies.

Has a working knowledge of FACTS management systems and works with them to open enrollment to new and existing students in early Spring.

Ensures that each student fills out an application for admission stating that the family and students subscribe to the handbook, FOCA’s statement of faith, and tuition payment schedule.

Ensures the school Administration and the Board determine student admission acceptance along with any terms and conditions.

Ensures that all FOCA student applicants are submitted to the Board of Directors for approval.

Ensures all registration fees, tuition, and consumable fees are collected as required.

Ensures placement testing is conducted for new students.

Participate in on-going recruitment process of new students and retention of current students.

7. Discipline: Responsible to ensure an orderly atmosphere and respect for authority.

8. Staff Development: Facilitates opportunities for the professional improvement of the faculty and staff.

Plans, coordinates, and encourages opportunities for the development of the FOCA faculty and staff.

9. Miscellaneous: Assumes any other responsibilities assigned by the FOCA Board of Directors and/or are necessary to the efficient operation of the school in compliance with Bylaws and Board Policies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00

Benefits:

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Grade levels:

High School

Middle School

Schedule:

Monday – Friday

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree