Abstract:
The major purpose of this study was to examine the roles of school principals in managing
disciplinary problems in secondary schools of Jijiga town administration. The study analyzed the
major challenges of the students’ disciplinary problems in four selected secondary schools. The
study employed descriptive survey method. For this purpose, both primary and secondary
sources of data were used. Questionnaires and interview were used to collect the necessary data
for the study. Accordingly, 176 students and 34 teachers were selected by stratified random
sampling technique and 4 school principals, 9 vice-principals, 6 supervisors and 18 PTA
members were selected by available sampling technique. Hence, a total of 247 sample subjects
were included in the study. Percentage, mean, standard and ranking scale were applied to analyze
the collected data. Use the existing qualifications and experiences of teachers to shape the
learning environment of the school. It is better for school principals (in collaboration with
Regional Education Bureau) create conducive environment regarding true and practical
involvement of teachers, students and PTA members so that they can devote more time than
ever to participate in school and disciplinary problem activities. Then, their contributions have to
be evaluated in terms of the roles of school principals in managing students’ disciplinary
problems over time and recognitions or motivational packages has to made based upon their
contributions. According to these findings, many factors ,both internal and external the school
setting influence the ability and willingness of school principals to be involved school related
students’ disciplinary problem activities and they widen the gap between policy and
implementation. The school principals in collaboration with Woreda education office and
regional education bureau give training properly and instruct those stakeholders’ to develop
ownership and to ensure real participation in managing students’ disciplinary problems. The
relevant documents, expectations, and guidance referring to the role of stakeholders have to be
contributions. The overall present satisfaction level of stakeholders about their level of
participation in school related disciplinary situations (mean=1.77). The schools should identify
active opportunities of its school principals should be modified their attitudes, commitments and
responsibilities towards managing students’ disciplinary problems in their respective secondary
schools. The roles of school principals have to update their attitude, commitments, and
responsibilities towards in managing students’ disciplinary problems in their respective
secondary schools
