Middle School Principal; Anticipated

Position: 2026-27 Middle School Principal (Anticipated Vacancies)
PRINCIPAL - SECONDARY

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Valid Missouri Administrative certification appropriate for specific level.

* Degree(s) required and area of major study.

* Experience needed for specific assignment.

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

Deputy Superintendent, Academics

JOB GOAL:
To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.

* Initiates, designs, and implements programs to meet specific needs of the school.

* Keeps the superintendent informed of the school's activities and problems.

* Makes recommendations concerning the school's administration and instruction.

* Assists in the management and preparation of the school budget.

* Supervises the maintenance of all required building records and reports.

* Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration.

* Works with various members of the central administrative staff on school problems of more than in-school import, such as transportation and special services.

* Keeps supervisor informed of events and activities of an unusual nature as well as routine matters related to the supervisor's accountability.

* Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and regulations by the school's staff and students.

* Maintains active relationships with students and parents.

* Budgets school time to provide for the efficient conduct of school instruction and business.

* Leads in the development, determination of appropriateness, and monitoring of the instructional program.

* Schedules classes within established guidelines to meet student needs.

* Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the building level implementation of the district curriculum.

* Supervises the guidance program to enhance individual student education and development.

* Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to due process rights of students.

* Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, and attends school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events.

* Maintains and controls the various local funds generated by student activities.

* Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students.

* Assumes responsibility for the attendance, conduct, and maintenance of health of students.

* Assumes responsibility of his or her own professional growth and development through membership and participation in the affairs of professional organizations; attendance at regional, state, and national meetings; and enrollment in advanced courses.

* Supervises all professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and support personnel attached to the school.

* Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating of the school's professional staff.

* Supervises the school's teaching process.

* Approves the master teaching schedule and any special assignments.

* Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their development, as appropriate.

* Plans for and assists in the evaluation of all staff members regarding their individual and group performance.

* Conducts meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.

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

* Recommends, according to established procedures, the removal of a teacher whose work is unsatisfactory.

* Makes arrangements for special conferences between parents and teachers.

* Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant.

* Supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes.

* Plans and supervises fire drills, tornado drills, and an emergency preparedness program.

* Asserts leadership in times of civil disobedience in school in accordance with established Board policy.

* Provides for adequate inventories of school property and for the security and accountability for that property.

* Plans for the supervision of all activities and programs that are outgrowths of the school's curriculum.

* Plans for and assists in the supervision and evaluation of the school's extracurricular program.

* Participates in principals' meetings, negotiations meetings, and such other meetings as are required or appropriate.

* Serves as an ex officio member of all committees and councils within the school.

* Cooperates with college and university officials regarding teacher training and preparation.

* Responds to written and oral requests for information.

* Assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases.

* Establishes and maintains with local community groups and…