Principal-Middle School

Purpose

Provide leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a Middle School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.

Essential Functions

• Know and effectively communicate the Division philosophy and mission.
• Familiar with teaching, learning, and programs at the elementary, middle and secondary levels with special focus on the level of employment.
• Participate in Division level meetings on leadership, program, and curriculum.
• Provide an instructional program consistent with the goals and objectives of the school division.
• Work with the Instructional Leadership Team, school staff, parent-teacher organization, parents, and community to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and appropriate student behavior.
• Utilize available supervisory personnel as needed to insure an effective instructional program.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of each member of the school instructional staff and establish individual programs for improvement consistent with the division's staff development program and student assessment program.
• Participate in division-wide planning for staff development toward a cohesive K-12 program monthly.
• Interpret and implement School Board policies and administrative regulations.
• Assume responsibility for the attendance, conduct, and well-being of students daily.
• Attend building and division level activities, functions, and events related to the goals and objectives of the school.
• Oversee the assignment of students to classes, programs, and activities designed to promote maximum learning.
• Advise the personnel office of staff needs.
• Participate in the recruitment, employment, assignment, promotion, transfer, non-renewal, and dismissal of certificated and classified personnel.
• Work with other school and Division administrators to provide for horizontal and vertical articulation of the instructional program.
• Foster effective home-school communication by providing opportunities for parents and teachers to discuss student progress and participates in the life of the school.
• Promote good working relationships among staff members.
• Devise and administer an annual school budget, utilizing all available funds, which is consistent with division instructional and administrative goals; to supervise the maintenance of accurate bookkeeping and accounting of school funds.
• Support the leadership skills of staff by encouraging shared decision making and site-based planning.
• Exercise leadership in the development, implementation, and interpretation of Division and school policies and regulations.
• Become involved in professional enrichment to the extent necessary to keep abreast of developments in elementary, middle school and high school level education and in the field of education generally.
• Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students including student cumulative records and Category II files.
• Orient newly assigned staff members and assist in their professional development weekly and monthly.
• Conduct meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.
• Plan and supervise fire drills and an emergency preparedness program.
• Prepare local, state, and accreditation reports as may be required annually.
• Report to appropriate central office personnel regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, supplies, and curriculum.
• Lead or assign a designee for Student Assistance Team.
• Participate in Leadership Team Meetings and other meetings as are required or appropriate.
• Analyze data with appropriate staff in order to plan for instruction.
• Organize and supervise procedures for identifying and addressing special needs of students including health-related concerns, physical, emotional and mental needs.

Qualifications

• Must Hold or is eligible to hold a Virginia endorsement in PreK-12 Administration and Supervision
• Minimum three (3) years to five (5) years of successful full-time experience as an assistant principal or principal
• At least three (3) years to five (5) years of successful, full-time experience as a teacher
• Education Requirements: Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in education related field
• Additional Experience: Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably at the Middle School level, and preferably in more than one grade level. Successful experience as an administrator preferred.