What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Principal - ACMS (26-27) position at Andover Public Schools?
- Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
- Initiates, designs, and implements programs to meet specific need of the school.
- Keeps the superintendent informed of school's activities and problems.
- Makes recommendations concerning the school's administration and instruction.
- Assists in the management and preparation of the school budget.
- Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration.
- Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and regulations by the school's staff and students.
- Maintains active relationships with students and parents.
- Budget school time to provide for the efficient conduct of school instruction and business.
- Leads in the development, determination of appropriateness, and monitoring of the instructional program.
- Schedules classes within established guidelines to meet student needs.
- Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the building level implementation of the district curriculum.
- Supervises the guidance program to enhance individual student education and development.
- Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to due process rights of students.
- Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, and attends school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events.
- Maintains and controls the various local funds generated by student activities.
- Assumes responsibility for the attendance, conduct, and maintenance of health of students.
- Assumes responsibility of his or her own professional growth and development through membership and participation in the affairs of professional organizations; attendance a regional, state, and national meetings.
- Supervises all professional, administrative, and support personnel attached to the school.
- Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating of the school's professional staff.
- Supervises the school's teaching process.
- Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their development as appropriate.
- Plans for and assists in the evaluation of all staff members regarding their individual and group performance.
- Conducts meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.
- Assists in the in-service orientation and training of teachers.
- Recommends, according to established procedures, the removal of a teacher whose work is unsatisfactory.
- Supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes.
- Plans and supervises fire drills, tornado drills, and an emergency preparedness program.
- Asserts leadership in times of civil disobedience in school in accordance with established Board of Education policy.
- Provides for adequate inventories of school property and for the security and accountability for that property.
- Plans for the supervision of all activities and programs that are outgrowths of the school's curriculum.
- Participates in principal's meetings, negotiations meetings, and such other meetings as are required or appropriate.
- Cooperates with college and university officials regarding teacher training and preparation.
- Assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases.
- Establishes and maintains with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs; to interpret Board policies and administrative directives; and to discuss and resolve individual student problems.
- Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as directed by the superintendent.
- Delegates authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
- Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
- Complies with good safety practices.
- Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
- Implements the District Strategic Plan at the building level.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
- Occasionally requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
- Occasionally requires the ability to stoop, bend and/or reach.
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round.
- Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
- Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
JobID: 1728
Position Type:
Administration/Principal
Administration/Principal
Date Posted:
4/14/2026
4/14/2026
Location:
Andover Central Middle School
Andover Central Middle School
Date Available:
08/03/2026
08/03/2026
Closing Date:
04/28/2026
04/28/2026
Purpose: To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student.
Qualifications: Valid Kansas Administrative licensure appropriate for specific level
Supervisor: Superintendent
Performance Responsibilities:
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
FLSA Status: Exempt