Middle School Principal

The principal will be an integral part of a team that includes the superintendent of schools, assistant superintendent, the coo, and a cadre of building level administrators, directors, and specialists.  It is the responsibility of the principal to provide leadership with respect to the evaluation of teaching staff, school improvement initiatives, extracurricular programs, and student management.  The following characteristics have been identified as significant and are considered desirable in a successful candidate.

• An educational leader who has the knowledge and ability to ensure the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a school or district vision of learning supported by the school community.

• An educational leader who has the knowledge and ability to ensure the success of all students by promoting a positive school culture, providing an effective instructional program that applies best practice to student learning, and designing comprehensive professional growth plans for staff.

• An educational leader who has the knowledge and ability to ensure the success of all students by managing the organization, operations, and resources in a way that promotes a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

• An educational leader who has the knowledge and ability to ensure the success of all students by collaborating with families and other community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.

• An educational leader who has the knowledge and ability to ensure the success of all students by acting with integrity and in an ethical manner.

JOB SUMMARY

The Principal has the responsibility for providing direction and management oversight for overall operations of the school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Follows and supports District goals, mission and implements District programs.
2. Assumes responsibility for the administration of the building.
3. Supervises and evaluates all employees assigned to the building.

1. Assigns all staff members and students within the building and determines teaching schedules and student schedules.
2. Works cooperatively with other district administrators and building staff in curriculum development, implementation and evaluation.
3. Follows District, state and federal guidelines in providing exceptional children services as eligible, and monitors progress of students.
4. Develops and maintains a safe, secure environment for students.
5. Manages all monies handled in the school and is responsible for the building budget, including the approval of needed building supplies and materials in compliance with state requirements, policies and regulations of the Board.
6. Establishes and maintains good relationships with parents, civic, professional and community groups.
7. Disseminates information to the public about building activities.
8. Determines staff needs in the building and plays a key role in filling vacancies within the school.
9. Communicates regularly with staff, parents and District administrators.
10. Participates in District meetings and committee assignments.
11. Identifies opportunities for professional growth of staff.
12. Works with school site council in accordance with district guidelines.
13. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

The following job description provides information that is needed to define necessary elements of this job.  Additional duties may be required of this position as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Possess a valid teaching certificate.
• Possess a valid administrator’s certificate.

Knowledge:

• Successful experience in a supervisory/leadership position.
• Knowledge of adolescent development.
• Knowledge of education laws.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel.

Physical Requirements:

• Perform moderately strenuous tasks.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Additional Job Considerations/Factors:

• Live within a reasonable distance from the school district.