The North Providence School Department is seeking to hire a principal at Ricci Middle School.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:1. Assumes responsibility for the supervision and discipline of the school, students and employees in accordance with the policies of the School Committee.
2. Assumes responsibility for administration and supervision of student activities
3. Effectively evaluate certified faculty using the RIDE Evaluation Model
4. Effectively evaluate non-certified staff
5. Recommend personnel appointments and assignments to the Superintendent of Schools
6. Establish and maintain a positive school climate
7. Supervise instruction and assessments aligned to the Rhode Island Core Standards and other state/national standards as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Education
8. Lead the revision of curricula
9. Monitor student progress by frequently analyzing assessment data
10. Facilitate the building based Multi tiered System of Support (MTSS)
11. Facilitate school improvement planning
12. Comply with all state and federal program regulations (IDEA, Title I, RTTT etc.)
13. Provide professional development opportunities for faculty and staff
14. Attend professional development opportunities and keep abreast of current instruction and assessment practices
15. Implement a school wide positive behavior program
16. Establish and maintain favorable relationships with parents and community groups
17. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders
18. Attend school and community functions
19. Coordinate and supervise safety procedures and practices
20. Complete all reports required by the Superintendent of Schools and other local or state agencies on time
21. Supervises a close check of student attendance daily; maintains, monitors and coordinates detention program
22. Assists in safety inspections, safety drills and practices
23. Develops and revises student rules and regulations in collaboration with the Assistant Principal
24. Observes and evaluates the curriculum and teaching
25. Responsible for the annual teacher orientation program of the school
26. Responsible for the development of teacher rules and regulations as they pertain to the school
27. Responsible for the administration of buses, lunch periods, student records, and extracurricular activities
28. Implements all phases of administration, supervision, and instructional programs, curriculum work and program budgets
29. Responsible for making all supervisory schedule assignments, cafeteria supervision, and corridor supervision
30. Works closely with the Assistant Principal, guidance staff, and content leaders for master schedule
31. Coordinates the annual incoming student orientation program
32. Maintains high visibility within the school and communicates closely with students regarding their behavior and performances
33. Attends all required administrative meetings in school/community during and after the regular work day
34. May be assigned other duties at the direction of the Superintendent of Schools