How can principals improve school?

Effective principals work relentlessly to improve achievement by focusing on the quality of instruction. They help define and promote high expectations; they attack teacher isolation and fragmented effort; and they connect directly with teachers and the classroom, University of Washington researchers found.

What are the duties and responsibilities of a school principal?

The role of a principal is to provide strategic direction in the school system. Principals develop standardized curricula, assess teaching methods, monitor student achievement, encourage parent involvement, revise policies and procedures, administer the budget, hire and evaluate staff and oversee facilities.

What position is higher than a school principal?

Principals typically report directly to the school superintendent, but may report to the superintendent’s designee, usually an associate superintendent, in larger school districts. The highest-ranking school level administrator in some private schools is called the head master.