Elementary School Principal

Gray Road Christian School Principal

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: Head of School

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 curriculum mapping is current and lesson plans and activities align with the school’s purpose and goals.
3. Create a master schedule for the elementary school grade and delegate the development of individual classroom schedules.
4. Oversee the GRCS resource teacher (or outside services) to serve students with identified learning needs.
5. Assist teachers with student discipline and academic concerns.
6. 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).

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. Support professional development to enhance instructional excellence.
4. Recruit substitute teachers and other potential future faculty.
5. Communicate regularly and clearly to faculty and staff regarding school ministry issues.
6. Nurture staff relationships through regular encouragement, communication, and special events to maintain a godly atmosphere and strong morale.
7. Teach, train, and lead in biblical care for one another, as well as conflict resolution.

Recruitment and Student Responsibilities

1. Manage the placement of students, including initial screening and testing.
2. Oversee organization and distribution of enrollment packets to current and prospective students. 
3. Conduct parent conferences when significant student issues arise.

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. Organize weekly chapel services (one for pre-K and Kindergarten students, and one for grades 1-6).
4. Coordinate and lead all staff meetings.
5. Meet with the Head of School on a regular basis for encouragement, counsel, and accountability.