What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal - Middle School position at Hoover City Schools?
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Principal-Middle
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
JOB GOAL: To administer and supervise all activities and personnel within an assigned school, and to work to establish an educational environment that motivates faculty and students to develop to their fullest possible potential
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree from an accredited institution with certification in education administration
- A minimum of three (3) years’ successful teaching experience and a minimum of three (3) years’ successful administrative experience preferred
- Knowledge of school district organization and administration including school law, regulations, statutes, rules, and policies affecting education and the school system
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills
- Ability to establish credibility with all constituents, effectively and professionally manage sensitive and confidential information, and be comfortable and effective working with all levels of an organization
- Ability to understand the unique needs, growth issues, and learning characteristics of students of the school/grade level(s) assigned
- Knowledge of curriculum development, educational technology, best practices, and staff development principles, as well as current trends and research
- Ability to organize, motivate, delegate, evaluate, and supervise others effectively
- Ability to proficiently use current technology for communication, presentations, research, data analysis, budgeting, recordkeeping, reporting, scheduling, and other job responsibilities as required
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as state, federal, and local law and the Board may require
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities
- Oversees and is accountable for all aspects of the school, including but not limited to personnel, students, instructional and extracurricular programs, school safety/crisis management, facilities, and all activities therein
- Models and maintains high ethical standards
- Implements all board policies and administrative rules and regulations
- Establishes and manages attendance procedures at the assigned school
- Maintains property inventory for school property in accordance with system financial procedures
- Facilitates and monitors the integration of technology in the classroom
- Provides a quick response to any emergency involving students, staff, or the school facility
- Maintains high visibility within all areas of the facility
- Supervises the selection and retention efforts of all school instructional and support staff; makes recommendations regarding employment, work assignment, professional development needs, transfer, release, and any other staffing related issues within assigned school
- Participates in system-wide management meetings and other meetings and activities appropriate for professional development and effective school operations
- Provides leadership in the school improvement process and the implementation of continuous improvement plans, the accreditation program, accountability reports, and other required plans
- Manages and administers the instructional program according to state and school system guidelines
- Ensures the evaluation of all staff is completed according to state and school system guidelines
- Manages and administers professional development through training, in-service, and other developmental opportunities
- Communicates, through staff meetings and written material, information that will keep staff informed of policies, procedures, and instructional program changes and updates
- Manages and supervises the school’s financial resources, including the preparation and disbursement of the school budget and internal accounts
- Oversees the care and safekeeping of the school buildings and grounds including all furniture, apparatus, equipment, and supplies
- Maintains standards of student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct
- Attends school sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events
- Develops and maintains positive school/community relations and acts as a liaison between the school and central office, community, and all other stakeholders
- Models and encourages effective interpersonal and communication skills for all stakeholders
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement; keeps Superintendent informed of potential problems or unusual events
- Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner
- Performs regular and thorough inspections of the school plant and school properties and reports needed maintenance to designated person
- Supervises the preparation of all school reports, student records, school’s internal accounts, and maintains a record-keeping system
- Makes recommendations to the Superintendent concerning policy, practice, and personnel for the purposes of improving the quality of the school system
- Mentors and trains the Assistant Principal(s) (if applicable) to be able to handle all responsibilities of the Principal
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law
- Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Hoover City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In compliance with federal law, our school district administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
