Principal - Amherst Middle School

Title:

Principal, Secondary Schools

Reports to:

Superintendent

General Definition of Work:

Responsible for maintaining the instructional program, student activities, discipline, maintenance of the school plan, and supervision of staff.

Essential Functions:

• Provide for the continuing development and implementation of an effective instructional program through classroom supervision and instructional leadership
• Utilize available supervisory personnel as needed to ensure an effective instructional program
• Provide an instructional program consistent with the goals and objectives of the school division
• Work with the school staff and community to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and appropriate behavior
• Assign students to classes, programs, and activities designed to promote maximum learning opportunities
• Organize and supervise matters related to student registration, scheduling, orientation, and the development of the master schedule
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of each professional member of the school staff and establish individual programs for improvement consistent with the division’s staff development program
• Advise the personnel office of staff needs and participate in recruitment, employment, assignment, promotion transfer, non-renewal, and dismissal of certificated and classified personnel
• Foster effective home-school communication by providing opportunities for parents and teachers to discuss student progress and other matters of mutual concern, and by encouraging community involvement in school activities
• Supervise and evaluate all student activities and athletic programs to ensure appropriate student discipline at all sponsored events
• Foster effective school-community relations by working with the School Support Team and other appropriate organizations and agencies and by facilitating community use for the school as established by division policy
• Work with other school and division administrators to provide for horizontal and vertical articulation of the instructional program
• Exercise leadership in the development, implementation, and interpretation of division and school policies and regulations
• Promote positive working relationships with and among staff members focused on employee support and retention
• Devise and administer a school budget, utilizing all available funds which is consistent with division instructional and administrative goals
• Be involved in professional enrichment to the extent necessary to keep abreast of developments in secondary education and the field of education generally
• Utilize the knowledge gained to foster innovation in and advancement of the entire school program
• Maintain proper utilization, care, and attractiveness of buildings and grounds
• Perform other duties assigned by the superintendent

Education and Job Experience:

License/Endorsements:

Valid state license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision PreK-12

Contract Period:

12 months