North Middle School Principal

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of a large urban middle school. Must possess an ability to identify professional development needs through employee input, data analysis, research and identification of best practices. This position is a key facilitator of change that positively affects student achievement. Position supervises and evaluates certified and non-certified staff. Fosters the development of leadership through coaching and supervision, and through identification of training programs and opportunities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provide leadership and supervision of staff and encourage creative and innovative instruction.

Conduct meetings of the staff as necessary for proper function of the school.

Assist in the in-service orientation and training of staff, with special responsibility for staff administrative procedures and instructions.

Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and regulations by the school’s staff and students.

Responsible for managing and reporting the needs of the school with respect to personnel, curriculum, budgeting, and the physical plant.

Makes recommendations and has oversight of policies and practices and has responsibility for the implementation and the assessment of results linked to ensuring gains for all students. Assist in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum and interpret school goals and objectives to students, teachers, and parents.

Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline as necessary, affording due process for the rights of students. Act as liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life.

Structure and make use of regular and systematic classroom observations to increase teacher effectiveness demanding high quality of performance from all staff members. Must possess the ability to identify professional development strategies that will positively impact teachers’ professional growth and student achievement.

Keep abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.

Responsible for promoting the District through positive public relations. May be called upon to present information to the media and/or Board.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, education and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies as defined and approved by the Iowa Department of Education.

1. An educational leader promotes the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.

2. An educational leader promotes the success of all students by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional development.

3. An educational leader promotes the success of all students by ensuring management of the organization, operations and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment.

4. An educational leader promotes the success of all students by collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs and mobilizing community resources.

5. An educational leader promotes the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.

6. An educational leader promotes the success of all students by understanding the profile of the community and responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural context.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in secondary education with administrative license and evaluator certification required. Three to five years administrative experience (or equivalent) in secondary education with proven leadership experience. Employee is expected to demonstrate continued professional growth during tenure in position and remain current on new educational strategies.

ACEDEMIC LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Individual must possess a proven understanding of secondary education, secondary curriculum, assessment, professional development, and school improvement. Must be able to ask appropriate questions and determine best practices both within and outside the district and then communicate and implement best practices where appropriate. Is often required to facilitate change through professional development programs.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical to the success of this position. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds. Communication will include individual to large group presentations as well as Board and media presentations. Must be an effective listener and have the ability to resolve conflict through strong communication and facilitation skills. Dual language skills are preferred.

LISTENING AND INFLUENCING SKILLS
Individual must have careful listening skills and possess influencing/persuasion skills when working with the Board, staff, and parents to create new opportunities to embrace and implement change intended to positively impact student achievement. Influencing skills are also important when working through conflict toward problem resolution.

ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS
Individual must have an applied background in data driven leadership and the ability to interpret data, measure program success and determine appropriate changes necessary. Individual must be able to apply principles of complex thinking to a wide range of problems and issues that may not have any historical precedent and determine solutions where none are apparent. The ability to identify resources and gather input is critical to the success of this position. Often must be able to react quickly with limited data and have the ability to reach a decision and clearly articulate that decision.

DECISION MAKING SKILLS
Individual is often called upon to make decisions and offer recommendations with limited and/or conflicting information or to prioritize requests for resources from competing building needs. Must be able to set a course of action to reach a logical conclusion. Decisions made by this position can have a significant impact on building climate and student achievement.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Position requires the individual to be competent in a variety of methods in research and information gathering through technology. Must be knowledgeable of the secondary student scheduling process. The ability to present and communicate through technology is required.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Must possess a thorough understanding of developing and budgeting for school buildings. Must have the ability to keep accurate and timely records for inventories of supplies, injuries, discipline, performance, attendance, travel and other accounts as they relate to the daily operations of the building. A strong understanding of prioritizing budgeted funds and expenditures for maintaining operations.

OTHER SKILLS
Position requires the individual to possess strong organizational, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Individual must also be able to handle a large number of complex tasks and assignments at the same time through effective multi-tasking and time management skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Position requires general office physical demands. Occasionally may need to lift up to 50 pounds as well as bend and twist when assisting with activity set-up. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Generally employee works inside.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW. The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. 

The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment. Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to the Compliance Coordinator, at 627 4^th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, TitleIX@live.siouxcityschools.com. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Compliance Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.