What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Principal position at CSAGH?
Job Summary:
As the Middle School Principal, you will provide vision, leadership, and supervision in the Middle School. You will lead in planning, coordinating, and administrating school activities and programs including student spiritual life activities, student conduct and discipline, testing, and extracurricular programs with the goal of student character development and spiritual formation to support the mission of CSAGH.
Desired Attributes:
Professes a strong Christian faith in Jesus Christ and demonstrates regular attendance at a Bible-believing church aligned with the CSAGH Statement of Faith.
Agrees with and upholds the principles outlined in Articles II, III, and XII, section 1 of the Constitution of the Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Exhibits a clear commitment to Christian Education and a wholehearted embrace of CSAGH's vision.
A heart for Christian service and a desire to support educational ministry.
Displays strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, and
organizational skills.
Spiritual maturity with academic abilities and leadership qualities to successfully lead faculty and students.
Is flexible, compassionate, energetic, and culturally aware to adapt to the needs of middle school students and foster strong relationships with families.
Willing to engage in professional development training as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Administration & Supervision:
Provide vision, leadership and oversight of all middle school programs, personnel, and publications.
Works closely and cooperatively with the elementary and high school principals.
Provide vision, leadership, and oversight of programs and initiatives that assist in spiritual formation and maturity.
Foster an environment and initiatives that assist students in spiritual formation.
Effectively utilize middle school personnel through appropriate assignments to specific positions, grades, and/or subjects.
Supervise and evaluate all Middle School personnel and make annual employment recommendations to the Head of School.
Prepare middle school calendar for inclusion in the Master Calendar.
Prepare academic schedules for all middle school teachers.
Assist in the admissions process for all new middle school students.
Prepare all middle school student schedules.
Create a middle school education environment that facilitates student learning.
Oversee and/or administer student discipline of all middle school students.
Schedule and conduct middle school faculty meetings.
Organize all middle school orientation programs.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Curriculum:
Develop, recommend, and oversee the middle school budget.
Assess, develop, recommend, and implement all middle school curriculum.
Develop and oversee all co-curricular (i.e. athletic, fine arts, clubs, etc.) middle school programs.
Attend educational policy and curricular meetings.
Internal and Public Relations:
Represent the Middle School to the Board of Directors, fellow school personnel, parents, and members of the community-at-large.
Develop rapport with students, staff, parents, and Board members.
Attend monthly Board meetings providing monthly written reports.
Participate in school wide programs (i.e. Association Meetings, Open Houses,
Orientations, etc.) and other special programs as appropriate.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in education required, master's degree preferred.
Valid license in administration or willing to attain required.
3-5 years of administrative experience preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of related administrative experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience in supervision and administration preferred.
Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time and supports organization's goals and values.
Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently and sets goals and objectives.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure quality.
Meets deadlines; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity and works quickly.
High degree of skill with Microsoft Office Suites and other windows applications preferred.
Physical Requirements:
The ability to stand, sit, move around the office for extended periods, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Lifting, bending, and carrying office materials and supplies.
Operate a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine.
Effective communication, both verbal and written, and listen regularly.