Middle School Principal - Grades 5-8

Middle School Principal
- Grades 5-8

Vacancy caused by the transfer of T. Haughn to Pleasantville Elementary Principal.

POLICY 10022

TITLE:

Middle School Principal
- Grades 5-8

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s Degree, with concentration in educational administration.
• A valid Ohio certificate/license for grades 5-8.

REPORTS TO:

Local Superintendent

SUPERVISES:

• Teaching staff.
• All personnel assigned to building.

JOB GOAL:
To serve as the administrative and instructional leader of the building(s) assigned.

• Responsible for overall operation of the school facility and program.
• Responsible for supervision of all staff and personnel assigned to the building.
• Responsible for all students assigned to the building and the corresponding student services.
• Responsible for the maintenance, care and operation of the building.
• Responsible for promoting the school through an on-going public relations program.
• Demonstrates leadership for the building through his/her administrative and decision making abilities.
• Maintains on-going communications with the District Office regarding school matters.
• Files monthly reports to the Board of Education and attends Board of Education meetings as requested.
• Prepares and/or presents reports or material as requested by the District Office, Board of Education, Educational Service Center, or the State Department of Education.
• Abides by all district policies, procedures and regulations, and enforces them with students and staff.
• Assumes leadership in providing for the health, safety and welfare of students and staff.
• Assumes responsibility for student support areas including food service, transportation and special needs.
• Delegates authority to responsible personnel to assure effective school operation in the absence of the principal.

• Demonstrates enthusiasm about his/her work.
• Accepts constructive criticism positively.
• Demonstrates an ability to make decisions when required.
• Is well groomed and suitably attired.
• Devotes appropriate time to complete tasks.
• Anticipates problems and events.
• Maintains a high standard of ethics and integrity in both personal and professional matters.
• Maintains the necessary energy and health levels to meet the demands of the position.
• Demonstrates a friendly and courteous demeanor in working with people.
• Demonstrates an ability to maintain emotional balance under stress.
• Is punctual in the completion of tasks with deadlines.
• Demonstrates loyalty to the administrative team.
• Participates in appropriate professional organizations and their activities.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and poise in the daily management of the school and in dealing with students, staff, parents and the community.
• Maintains office in an organized and attractive manner.

• Coordinates the recruiting and interviewing of staff and makes recommendations for employment.
• Makes recommendations to the District Office regarding the contractual status of personnel under his/her direct supervision.
• Conducts orientation for new staff members.
• Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Prepares periodic staff bulletins.
• Annually prepares staff bulletins.
• Supervises scheduling of substitute teachers as needed.
• Assumes a leadership role for the overall morale of the staff.
• Involves the teaching staff in the decision making process when appropriate.
• Maintains appropriate personnel files for individuals assigned to the building.
• Supervises the scheduling of students and staff.
• Plans and supervises programs and drills for emergency preparedness and safety.
• Supervises the evaluation of personnel as appropriate.
• Supervises the work of instructional leaders (in cooperation with the Educational Service Center Curriculum Coordinator and head teachers, if assigned).

• Makes teacher contract recommendations to Superintendent.
• Participates in the development of staff development activities for the teaching staff.
• Serves as the instructional leader for students and staff in the building.
• Participates in the overall curriculum planning process for grades 5-8.
• Provides information to staff and community about the learning outcomes and needs of students.
• Works with the Fairfield County Curriculum Coordinator and Superintendent in the identification of instructional needs and instructional goals for the building, based upon the assessment information of students, as well as other information.

• Provides an effective system of scheduling for all students.
• Supervises a system for the proper maintenance of all student records.
• Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline according to board policy.
• Responsible for coordination and supervision of athletic and after-school activities.
• Attends appropriate student activities to provide leadership and demonstrate interest in the activities.
• Annually prepares a student handbook and ensures its distribution to individual students and parents.
• Develops incentives to encourage high levels of student academic performance and…