Director of Middle School Education (Principal)

Summary

Responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of students; driving excellence in academic and co-curricular programs; overseeing curriculum development and supervision; conducting faculty evaluation and supporting professional development; planning and administering the school budget; and fostering positive, collaborative relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, the district, and the broader school community.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Description Of Job Tasks

• Demonstrate a commitment to:
• Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.
• Include and engage families in students' education.
• Support all Windsor Charter Academy policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Provide personal and professional excellence.
  
  

Direct building-level curriculum and instruction for the purpose of increasing student achievement.Knowledgeable of current research in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.Oversees all aspects of staff management, including hiring, training, directing, assigning work, evaluating performance, and administering disciplinary or termination actions when necessary.Supervise, assess, and monitor student performance using objective and verifiable information, including standardized, criterion-referenced district and teacher-developed assessments.Evaluate and supervise school personnel for monitoring performance, providing for professional growth, and achieving the overall objectives of the school's curriculum.Establish and foster an adult learning environment by maximizing collaboration and adult learning to improve instruction, providing teachers with materials, inspiring new and challenging innovations, and valuing a sense of community.Intermediate to advanced knowledge or ability to develop, monitor, and evaluate curriculum, discipline plans, and supervision/safety plans.Knowledge of data analysis, curriculum and instruction, budgeting and accounting, special education laws, and master agreement/labor relations.Advocate for the students, staff, and school for the purpose of encouraging and promoting community involvement and outreach.Develop and manage budgets based on documented program needs, student enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs: keep programs within budget limits; maintain budgetary control.Facilitate communication (oral and written) between personnel, students, and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, and/or resolving conflicts.Represent the school in community forums to maintain ongoing community support for educational goals and/or address issues related to the school environment.Assist in the maintenance of the crisis management plan and school safety requirements.Develop, coordinate, and supervise school programs in collaboration with school staff and/or outside agencies.Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes in team and middle school-based meetings and discussions.Actively participate in:

• Department, team, middle school meetings, and discussions.
• Student and/or family conferences and other meetings.
• Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.
• Professional growth opportunities.
  
  

Attend work and arrive on time. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And Related Work Experience

• Master's degree with successful completion of a Principal Licensure Program required.
• Three to five years of teaching experience at the elementary or secondary level and one additional year of experience in discipline, attendance, and supervision (dean/administrative experience) preferred.
  
  

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Criminal background check required for employment.
• Valid Colorado Principal License with appropriate endorsements preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required upon hire.
• All personnel must fully complete Windsor Charter Academy's safety training, ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate). Staff must demonstrate understanding and implementation of these protocols as part of their responsibility to maintain a safe and secure learning environment.
  
  

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Possess the following skills:
• Oral and written communication
• Conflict resolution
• English language proficiency
• Math proficiency
• Interpersonal relations
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
  
  

Possess The Following Abilities

• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Promote and follow Board policies, school processes, and procedures.
• Work supportively with teachers, staff, and administrators to provide an effective learning environment.
• Communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Manage multiple priorities.
• Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
• Adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence.
• Communicate, interact, and collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Recognize the importance of workplace safety by following safety rules, practicing safe work habits, using appropriate safety equipment, and reporting unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
  
  

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge

• Personal computers, peripherals, and media equipment
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Google Suites, and other software packages
• Typical educational/instructional technology equipment and programs
• Typical office equipment