Middle School Associate Principal

A.I. Root Middle School Associate Principal

Position

Purpose:

To assist the Principal in providing 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. To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development. To serve as Principal in the absence of the Principal.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the building principal in the general administration of the middle school
• Administer the school in the absence of the middle school principal
• Assist in the counseling of students with failing grades
• Assist in conferences with parents, teachers, and students regarding grades
• Oversee all disciplinary procedures and actions and record-keeping
• Assist in the supervision and evaluation of all school personnel
• Attend special events, functions, and athletic events
• Responsible for developing and maintaining the Master Calendar for the school year; publishing weekly bulletin of events; building use and rental

Additional Duties:
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment Use:
Standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements:
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of Middle school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Work in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile:

• Certification/License:
  State of Ohio Certification as required for position. Teaching Certification in related area (i.e., Middle School or subject area and grade level).
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience:
  
  Extensive successful teaching experience and preferably in more than one grade level. Successful experience as an administrator preferred.
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt