Middle School Principal

Job Details

Location:

Tampa, FL 33614

Position Type:
Full Time

Title:

Middle School Principal

Reports to:

Upper School Principal

Work Year: 12 months (Full Time)

The Middle School Principal plays a vital role in supporting the leadership of the Middle School Division. This position works closely with the Upper School Principal to ensure the effective management of faculty and staff, the implementation and supervision of curriculum and instructional practices, and the smooth operation of daily school activities. In addition to these core responsibilities, the Middle School Principal undertakes other duties as assigned by the Upper School Principal, contributing to the overall success and well‑being of the school.

• Seek to role‑model in attitude, speech, and action a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ
• Motivate others to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff, and administration
• Lead others to a realization of their worth in Christ and cultivate their growth in Christ‑like character
• Subscribe to and promote the statement of faith

• Show support for the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their child’s education and assist them in the task
• Pray with students, parents and teachers when meeting with them individually
• Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth
• Seek the counsel of the Upper School Principal, colleagues, and parents in a teachable manner
• Provide input and recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school
• Be punctual in attendance and an active participant in scheduled devotions, committee meetings, and administrative meetings and faculty meetings
• Know the procedures for dealing with issues of an emergency nature
• Contribute to the general improvement of the school programs
• Encourage students to accept God’s gift of salvation and to grow in their faith
• Lead others to a realization of their worth in Christ and cultivate their growth in Christ‑like character
• Pray every day for middle school faculty
• Meet for group prayer weekly
• Pray with students, parents and teachers when meeting with them individually

• Pray every day for middle school faculty
• Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self‑control, perseverance, and punctuality
• Meet every day stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism
• Exercise friendliness and consideration, treating each student and teacher impartially
• Submit respectfully and in loyalty to constituted authority
• Maintain a personal appearance that is a role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste
• Use acceptable, clear English in written and oral communication
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, teachers, parents, and staff to promote a positive learning environment
• Recognize the need for good public relations
• Represent the school in a favourable and professional manner to the constituency and general public

• Assist in interviewing prospective school families/students
• Assist in the selection of Middle School faculty
• Manage the overarching discipline system in the Middle School
• Handle the more serious disciplinary cases in consultation wit the Upper School Principal
• Develop and evaluate educational program to ensure conformance to state and school standards
• Develop and coordinate educational programs through meetings with staff, review of teachers’ activities, and issuance of directives
• Develop programs that will build positive peer relationships, encourage spiritual growth through discipleship, provide opportunities for student leadership and encourage community service
• Consult with Upper School Principal on policies related to the Middle School
• Confer with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioural issues in the school
• Requisition and allocate supplies, equipment, and instructional material as needed
• Assist in preparation of class schedules in conjunction with Upper School Principal and Guidance Counselor
• Walk about school building and property to monitor safety and…