Principal Middle School

Location: Chesterfield Court House

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General Description:

Directs a Chesterfield County Public Middle School to include administration of instructional and operational programs and activities. Directs a staff of professional and support instructional personnel. Work is performed under broad policies and established objectives; incumbent independently interprets policies; decisions and actions impact the entire system. Contacts are regularly and frequently made at all organizational levels within and outside the school system to execute and explain programs and policies.

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions :

Serves as instructional leader; uses data to lead the school efforts in achieving high academic performance of all students; provides an environment that maximizes the learning potential of all.

Analyzes and interprets data to determine instructional focus of the school; ensures programs and strategies are in place for enrichment and remediation services for all students.

Serves as chief administrator. Provides leadership and direction to assistant principals, teachers and support staff. Coordinates curriculum development with Instructional Services, administrators, specialists and teachers. Communicates division wide policy, procedures and guidelines to school staff.

Evaluates program effectiveness and efficiency. Prepares regular reports, required and advisory, related to the middle school instructional program and the operations of the school.

Evaluates staff according to School Board policy.

Provides ongoing staff development to Board vision and mission, school goals and SIP initiatives.

Interprets School Board policies, procedures and guidelines to parents and public. Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statute, policies and guidelines related to public schools and in particular the operation of programs for the academically talented and special education. Directs appropriate programs to include athletic, performing arts and academic activities.

Works in collaboration with the Department of Instructional Technology in providing appropriate technology opportunities to enhance student learning.

Coordinates with the Director and Human Resources Department staffing needs; recommends staffing changes; participates in the recruitment, selection and assignment of the middle school staff.

Represents school division at meetings, conferences, hearings, community and civic public forums; gathers citizen and parental input.

Works with the Office of Student Conduct to analyze data on student conduct and to resolve student, school and district issues regarding student discipline.

Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.

Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.

Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Budgetary Responsibility :

Responsible for budget preparation. Monitors school and activity fund budget status throughout the year.

Report Preparation :

Submits regular reports in a timely fashion on issues related to school education programs and operations.

Equipment Operation :

Proficient with computer and technology program operations.

Contacts :

Works with all levels of Chesterfield County Public School personnel, parents and community and outside agencies on an on-going basis.

Work Direction :

Provides work direction to teachers and staff in assigned school.

Supervision :

Supervises teachers and staff in assigned school.

Decision Making :

High level of independent decision-making is required.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities :

May provide input or recommendations related to policy changes.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job,…