Principal - MIDDLE School; Grade 4-7

PRINCIPAL - MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 4-7)

Hoosac Valley Regional School District is seeking a Middle School Principal to join our team. Responsibilities involve educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, organizational leadership, and school and community relations.

Leads the school stakeholders in articulating a shared mission and vision for the school;
Provides encouragement and support for teachers to try new things;
Holds teachers accountable for high standards and expectations for all students;
Participates in and contributes to the district’s leadership team;
Models ethical behavior and promotes an atmosphere of respect;
Ensures coordination with other grade levels and buildings;
Maintains a school climate where teaching and learning proceeds uninterrupted and students feel safe and welcome in school;
Ensures equity for all and values diversity in the school environment;
Promotes and participates in a culture of ongoing and embedded professional collaboration;
Celebrates building and school district successes;
Promotes a culture that encourages diverse student engagement opportunities

Motivates teachers to achieve the most effective instruction;
Supports the implementation of active learning through curriculum development and professional development;
Directs ongoing curriculum planning, coordination, and evaluation;
Consults and works with the district administration regarding curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional collaboration;
Consults and works with the Director of Student Services regarding accommodations and interventions for students and coordinates the delivery of special education services with the Director;
Organizes time for instruction efficiently and effectively;
Ensures that the learning needs of all students are met;
Leads in the development of student assessment strategies and staff training in the area of assessment and literacy;
Supports teacher collaboration and curriculum implementation;
Promotes and models the effective use of appropriate instructional technologies.

Hires, supervises, evaluates, and terminates school personnel;
Works with the district leadership team to plan and facilitate change;
Works collaboratively with school stakeholders in decision making;
Supervises and evaluates the performance of teachers and other staff using performance standards to identify areas for growth;
Ensures maintenance of the building and grounds;
Demonstrates communication skills that are clear, direct, respectful and responsive;
Prepares and administers the budget by applying current knowledge of fiscal management policy and practices within the scope of responsibility.

Involves caregivers in meaningful ways;
Assesses and responds to community needs and perceptions;
Promotes partnership among school, business, and the community through both school and personal involvement;
Interprets, articulates, and promotes community awareness of the school’s mission, vision, programs, activities, and services;
Establishes effective mechanisms for communication inside and outside the school building.