2026-2027 Middle School Principal, Grades 7-8

Licking Heights Board of Education

Job Description

POSITION: Middle School Principal, Grades 7-8

CONTRACTED DAYS: 222

RESPONSIBLE TO: Superintendent or Designee

INTRODUCTION:

At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens.

To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools, staff members must embody a range of skills, including:

• Passion for education and student well-being.
• Effective mentoring and guidance for students.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Continuous learning and professional development.
• Forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making.
• Openness to two-way communication and community engagement.

We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing professional development aligned with our district’s vision, and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school, career, and life.

JOB GOAL: Coordinate the administration and supervision of personnel, students, and programs within the assigned building(s).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3 years administrative experience preferred;
• Possess an Ohio Administrative License/Certificate for the appropriate position of principal;
• High performance expectations for students, staff and self;
• Successful educational leadership roles or comparable experience;
• Understanding of instructional leadership strategies;
• Record of educational positions or experience showing increasing responsibilities;
• Strong instructional leadership background;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with building staff, district staff, parents and community.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Be responsible to the Superintendent for all organization, administration, and supervision within his/her building(s).
2. Implement programs for student discipline and supervision aligned to PBIS.
3. Keep the Superintendent completely and continuously informed regarding the conditions of the schools and the activities therein.
4. Work cooperatively with the teaching staff in the best interest of the children.
5. Be concerned with the health and welfare of the students and teachers.
6. Be responsible for assisting in the development of curricula and in planning and adapting the course of study to the needs and interest of the children.
7. Be responsible for maintaining positive public relations with the community and for utilizing fully the community resources to enrich learning and support the well-being of students.
8. Take an active interest in local, state, and national professional organizations in order to promote professional improvement.
9. Work with the Superintendent in the assignment of teaching personnel within the building. Oversee hiring processes for building staff.
10. Be responsible for the classification, promotion, or retention of students within the building.
11. Constantly appraise and evaluate the instructional program.
12. Oversee the attendance, conduct, and health of the pupils.
13. Be responsible for the following: fire drills, tornado drills, safety drills, school activities, parent-school relationships, teacher meetings, school exhibits, cafeteria.
14. Adhere to Title IX Compliance.
15. Provide supervision at district level activities as needed.
16. Evaluate and appraise each teacher through formal and informal classroom visitations and observations in a timely manner, and make periodic reports of the evaluation or appraisal to the Superintendent.
17. Conduct OTES 2.0 evaluations for Certified Staff members.
18. Conduct OPES evaluations for Assistant Principals.
19. Conduct OSCES evaluations for School Counselors.
20. Be available for meetings of the Board of Education at the invitation of the Superintendent.
21. Serve as custodian of all accounts under his/her jurisdiction in the school fund.
22. Serve on the district leadership team and other district-level teams as requested.
23. Oversee student records.
24. Analyze assessment data to inform instruction to increase student achievement
25. Mentor other building leaders and/or aspiring leaders
26. Manages Pupil Services related issues including the planning and implementation of programs for the health, safety and welfare of the students in the building and family engagement plan.
27. Practice solutions-oriented thinking and model an innovative spirit.
28. Facilitate professional development for their building staff
29. Model and exhibit instructional leadership skills.
30. Perform such other duties as may be directed by the Superintendent and/or Board of Education.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTIC CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics, described here, are not listed in order of importance, and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and

responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

• Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
• Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults
• Exposure to loud noises
• Many situations that require repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing and
• Writing
• Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read and speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel and climb and stoop
• Frequent interruption of duties by students, visitors, staff, and telephones

EVALUATION: Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or Designee.

REVISED: September 6, 2024