Middle School Principal (5-8)

Middle School Principal (5-8)

240-Day Contract

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Superintendent

Job Objective: Serves as the school’s head administrator and instructional leader.

Minimum · Holds/maintains required Ohio Department of Education credentials. Ability to achieve program
Qualifications: objectives through enhancements based on evaluated data and research-based best practices.

• Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Available to work a non-traditional schedule and irregular hours when needed.
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Embraces high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.).
• Contract requires: Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES 2.0) and may require Ohio School Counselor Evaluation System (OSCES) credentialed evaluator status.

Essential 1. Manages effective school operations. Provides for a clean, orderly, responsive, safe, and
Functions: supportive learning environment. Implements innovative programming.

• Provides leadership for the advancement of best practices and academic standards. Implements initiatives that support continuous improvement in student participation and achievement.
• Serves as an active member of the administrative team and adviser to the superintendent.
• Manages program compliance with accreditation, contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Recruits highly qualified staff. Actively supervises assigned employees. Uses evaluation tools to support and promote professional growth and improvement. Cultivates staff leadership skills. Accepts responsibility for the results of delegated duties.
• Works with staff to develop standards-based curriculum guides and high-quality courses of study.
• Provides high-quality staff development programs. Help staff improve pupil management and instructional skills (e.g., coaching, communities of practice, consultation, mentoring, etc.).
• Facilitates collaborative planning for staff meetings. Directs special project committees.
• Responsible for the development of a master schedule; coordinates the process through the guidance counselor(s) (e.g., program calendar, room assignments, staffing, etc.).
• Supports diverse extracurricular program opportunities for all students.
• Provides administrative direction to ensure orderly program activities (e.g., building access, custodial, instructional resources, office support, parking, security, etc.).
• Assures the Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) is up-to-date, approved annually, and communicated effectively to staff and the community. Plans and monitors building safety drills.
• Manages the revision/distribution of student-parent and teacher handbooks.
• Works with the EMIS Coordinator on enrollment/withdrawal procedures and the management of student files.
• Works collaboratively with staff to assure students develop educational goals that are specific, relevant, measurable, and attainable. Communicates with parents and staff frequently and effectively.
• Guides staff in the use of assessment strategies to gauge student progress. Identifies performance gaps and trends. Helps prioritize core performance objectives. Helps staff identify specific techniques, interventions, and aligned resources best suited

for each student.

• Advocates for students. Promotes access to inclusive educational opportunities for all students.
• Implements effective pupil management procedures. Uses positive behavioral support techniques to address disruptive student behavior.
• Helps students make good decisions and improve personal skills. Encourages creativity, critical thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical behavior, and self-reliance.
• Maintains effective document and records management systems. Prepares accurate, timely files. Monitors compliance reporting deadlines. Ensures the integrity and security of confidential materials. Complies with district records retention and disposal

policies.

• Manages mandated testing programs. Maintains test security. Analyzes test results.
• Analyzes key program performance indicators. Uses a data-driven planning process to align budget recommendations with strategic district goals.

High School Principal – Additional Duties:

• Oversees the interscholastic athletic program. Provides representation at athletic league meetings. Works with the Athletic Director to monitor student eligibility verification/medical records functions.

Elementary School Principal – Additional Duties:

• Assists with preschool and kindergarten screening programs.
• Collaboratively works with parent organizations.
• Leads, monitors, and records safety drills in district EOP software.

2. Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality results. Performs all aspects of the job.

• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Sustains an acceptable attendance record. Consistently complies with established work schedules.

3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.

• Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the district.
• Helps stakeholders understand district policy objectives and administrative procedures.
• Resolves issues tactfully. Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity.

4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.

• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates personal skills as needed to effectively utilize task-appropriate technology.

5. Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures.

• Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.
• Protects district property. Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
• Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, or suspected child abuse/neglect.

6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Implements district strategies to advance organizational goals.

Performance Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual
Evaluation: agreements and district administrative procedures.

Working The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic
Conditions: information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation), or any other legally protected category.

Safety is essential to job performance. The district is an alcohol and drug-free work environment. Employees must comply with district policies, workplace safety regulations, and health laws.

This job description is not intended to establish a contract or alter the terms of board-authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates, and work schedules may vary by assignment.
This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.

Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/service adjustments, regulatory compliance, technological innovations, and unforeseen events.

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