Interim Middle School Principal

Middle School Principal
Athol-Royalston Regional School District, Athol Massachusetts

Job Description
Athol-Royalston Regional School District is looking to hire an Interim Middle School Principal for the Athol-Royalston Middle School. The school has a student population of 420 students. The building staff includes four School Counselors, 35 teachers, and two assistant principals.

Job Details

* Develop with teachers a clear vision of what the school should be, focusing on students and their individual needs.

* Articulate the vision to the school, parents, and the community.

* Model important goals and behaviors to exemplify what is valued in the school.

* Consistently demonstrate a commitment to academic goals for students and for educators.

* Create a climate of high expectations in the school characterized by a tone of respect for teachers, students, parents, and the community.

* Use data based decision making processes to support movement toward the vision.

* Maintain a visible presence throughout the school.

* Visit classrooms daily.

* Lead and participate in professional development activities with teachers.

* Use resources to promote the best possible educational opportunities for students.

* Design and present the school budget to the superintendent after collaborating with teachers, staff, and the school council.

* Protect instructional time by maintaining order and discipline, minimizing factors that may disrupt the learning process.

* Assign staff.

* Motivate staff through clear expectations, feedback, and encouragement for innovation.

* Remain current in pedagogical trends and instructional materials so as to provide support for teachers.

* Create and submit the School Improvement plan to the school committee for approval.

* Use the evaluation process to promote professional growth among the teachers, staff, and other building administrators.

* Work with teachers to use student assessment data to plan daily instruction that will meet individual students' needs.

* Hire needed personnel.

* Administer School Committee policy.

* Collaborate and evaluate all custodial staff in collaboration with the Director of Facilities to ensure proper maintenance of the
building.

* Participate in administrative team initiatives and other district activities.

* Attend all DILT and principal's meetings.

* Hold bi-weekly BILT meetings in the building, creating an agenda that aligns to the district ILT description of purpose.

* Communicate school matters to the appropriate audiences.

* Keep the Superintendent informed of all activities within the building that relate to teaching, student learning, parent engagement, and major discipline and/or emergency situations.

* Submit reports to the Superintendent and School Committee as requested.

* Maintain communication with the community through newsletters, parent conferences, and community activities and events.

* Involve teachers in data analysis of student assessment data and resulting instructional planning.

* Plan and facilitate faculty meetings and School Council meetings.

* Participate in PTG meetings.

* Resource and service personnel functioning within the school.

* Any other tasks as assigned by the Superintendent.