Greenfield Central Junior High School Principal

JOB TITLE: Junior High School Principal

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

SUPERVISES: All staff within his/her building

EMPLOYMENT AND FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, to provide leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of the High 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops and administers school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.

• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities.

• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.

• Ensures that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.

• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.

• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all student activities, attendance and records as required by law.

• Coordinates the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.

• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.

• Coordinates with the central office in recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.

• Organizes and conducts regular meetings with teachers for continuing development of instructional techniques.

• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.

• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.

• Organizes and manages the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies.

• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.

• Performing all other acts reasonable and necessary to accomplish his/her primary function as requested by the Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles and behavioral management methods.

• Knowledge of Junior High School curriculum and concepts.

• Knowledge of appropriate social and emotional needs for the age and maturity of Junior High students..

• 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.

• Ability to develop and implement projects.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in School Administration.

• Valid Indiana teaching license and Indiana administrator’s license.

• 3 years’ experience as a Principal or Assistant Principal.

• Current certification as a RISE evaluator or willingness to be trained.

• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

• The qualities desired beyond the minimum certification requirements are:

  • experience leading and overseeing Professional Learning Communities;

  • demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with others, both with those of greater and lesser responsibility and authority;

  • evidence of high educational and professional standards;

  • demonstrated loyalty to the administration and other staff where presently employed;

  • evidence of commitment to professional growth;

  • evidence of professional work habits and conduct consistent with the ethics of the profession and appropriate character qualities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.

• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.

• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.

• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.

• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.

• Ability to operate office equipment.

• Ability to reach in all directions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodation for employees and job applicants.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 210 Day Contract

• Competitive salary

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluations of School Administrators.