High School Principal

High School Principal (2026-27)Bay Area Christian School - League City, TX 77573 Position: High School Principal (2026-27) Classification: Full-time, Exempt (12-month contract) Primary Reporting Relationship: Head of School Direct Reports: HS Faculty, HS Administrative Assistant, HS Secretary, Academic Counselor, Director of Student Life Ministry Areas: Bay Area Christian School - High School Division Interfaces: Students, parents, administrators, staff, other stakeholders as appropriate Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance; 403(b) retirement account with match; paid holidays and vacation; BACS tuition discount for dependents (K-12) Mission: Bay Area Christian School exists to provide quality, Kingdom education to the next generation, empowering them to make disciples of Jesus at home, in society, and through the church. Employee Profile: A committed and active member of Bay Area Church, or willing to transfer church membership if hired Acceptance of and agreement with the Bay Area Church and Bay Area Christian School Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct A strong, clear Christian testimony A lifestyle that displays an ongoing personal relationship with God and a commitment to serve Him daily Job Purpose: The High School Principal shall lead the high school division in the overall administration of the instructional program and campus-level operations. The High School Principal will also help coordinate assigned student activities and services, as well as other administrative functions within the scope of supervision. Major Responsibilities: Assists in overseeing, governing, supervising, and managing the day-to-day operations of the high school division as a functioning component of the school Be present on campus and in functioning status by 7:15 am on school days Maintain presence on campus in functioning status until 4:00 pm or until all school matters that require administrative attention from the High School Principal are complete Attend academic, arts, and sports events as needed to support the ministry of the school Ensure the school schedule is maintained by faculty/staff, parents, and teachers Daily exercise and awareness for campus safety and professionalism: human interaction, facility safety, needed improvements, etc. Uphold, troubleshoot, and implement school policies to/with all stakeholders, including academic, conduct, and attendance standards Effectively delegate manageable duties to those within the organization: enlist, equip, and empower Exercise internal controls regarding purchases, substitutes, and time off for all those within your scope of management Collaboratively work with teachers, lead teachers, Department Chairs, Curriculum Director, and other administration regarding schedules, planning, testing, programming, budgeting, and calendaring Assist with car line and morning and after-school duty Monitor students during daily lunch duty, or ensure that teacher supervision for the cafeteria is scheduled Attend field trips as needed and help with the planning process Help organize and assist the Guidance Counselor and Curriculum Director with preparations pertaining to standardized testing for high school students Ensure that effective means of evaluation and improvement are maintained: Formally evaluate those within your scope of management: clerical support - once annually; teachers - according to a formal professional growth plan Identify, promote, and record professional development for those within your scope of management Identify, promote, and record areas of school improvement in the following areas: Academic performance (GPA/test scores), facility improvements, policy implementation, and spiritual growth Promotes and supports the mission and vision of the school to all stakeholders Promote collaboration with all stakeholders when necessary in order to foster the following: Strong professional development (teaching strategies, curriculum choices, and school planning) High school staff meetings Conflict resolution and problem prevention/solution Calendar awareness Communicate to all relevant stakeholders as needed through school reach efforts using phone calls, emails, written letters, social media, and the school website Meet weekly with the Head of School to provide a clear picture of high school progress and needs Manage family partnerships: conduct student interviews, conduct and evaluate entrance assessments, document and communicate re-enrollment discussions and decisions Document student and employee discipline problems, frequency, and the resulting consequences while keeping only the necessary and appropriate faculty, staff, administrators, students, and family members informed Work with church and school staff to ensure weekly chapels and spiritual emphasis weeks are planned and executed successfully Proactively work to ensure that school functions run smoothly Speak publicly at functions inside and outside the school day Always promote the spiritual, academic, social, and physical well-being and growth of our school ministry Seeks to provide the best possible experience for students at Bay Area Christian School Promote a positive school climate within the high school by communicating expectations, enforcing discipline effectively, ensuring students are prepared for success at the next level, and celebrating successes Attain professional development CEUs in accordance with school policy Administer supervisory care for students, families, and faculty and staff in accordance to biblical principles and the school's value of partnership Demonstrates Biblical leadership Consistent attendance of Bay Area Church worship services and active church involvement is expected Exemplify evidence of Christian character as a model to students, families, faculty, staff, and those outside of our organization at all times Influence the spiritual path of students in the curriculum Spiritually mentor students, teachers, and parents Identify and encourage instances of Biblical integration in classroom observations and the demonstration of Christian values QualificationsQualifications: Master's degree required, preferably in education Minimum of three years' experience as a classroom teacher, preferably at the high school level Skills and Abilities: Productive; meets deadlines, schedules, and assignments Conscientious, thorough, efficient, and neat; plans and organizes work; careful in the use of equipment and materials Self-starter needing little supervision; creative and resourceful, who seeks to develop skills and follow instructions Understands principles, techniques, equipment, procedures, etc. Demonstrates skills essential to the position Makes good work-related decisions while learning quickly Adjusts to change; maintains performance under pressure Courteous, tactful, cooperative, kind, helpful, etc., in dealing with supervisor, coworkers, subordinates, students, and the public Faithful in being present on the job and in conforming to the work hours established by the supervisor Effectively plans the work of others; establishes priorities and procedures; sets and meets goals; identifies and addresses obstacles Guides and motivates a group or individual toward task completion while promoting teamwork and providing a good example for employees to follow Recognizes and develops the abilities/skills of subordinate(s) to meet departmental and institutional objectives Counsels, coaches, trains, and evaluates subordinate(s) equitably and promptly Effectively delegates authority and responsibility Identifies problems and secures relevant information for solving problems while evaluating alternatives and identifying creative solutions Seeks ideas of others and makes a conscious effort to involve groups and individuals in the decision-making process while weighing actions in advance, then makes decisions within an appropriate timeframe Expresses ideas/thoughts well to individuals and groups, both orally and in writing Able to forecast and maintain budgetary projections; wisely uses and approves expenditures Essential Job Functions: Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under