Principal at Summit Trail Middle School

POSITION TITLE: Middle School Principal

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Summit Trail Middle School

SCHOOL LEVEL:Middle School

STATUS: Administrator - Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for approximately 100 employees and 700-900 students. This position will serve as an instructional leader, building manager and district champion. This position is part of the Middle School Leadership team and reports to the Assistant Superintendent, MS.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Display a data driven focus on student academic and social and emotional learning through continuous improvement of instruction as evidenced by student achievement or growth.

• Building and sustaining relationships with all stakeholders (students, parents, building staff, and district personnel).

• Facilitate communication between staff, students and/or parents when evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.

• Maintain a guaranteed and viable curriculum for all students.

• Ensure a positive, orderly and safe building climate.

• Manage the fiscal, operational, and technological resources of the building in a way that focuses on effective instruction and the achievement of all students.

• Select, develop, engage and retain high qualified staff.

• Complete and discuss classified, assistant principal and teacher performance on a regular basis meeting the expectations of the performance appraisal process and timelines outlined by OPS board policy and Kansas Statutes.

• Delegate and supervise responsibility for various administrative functions utilizing the talents of other staff members to assist with managing the school effectively.

• Provide professional development for staff through observation, coaching and support to ensure a growth mindset for all.

• Serve as building communicator for district information with all staff.

• Participate in District committees, Professional Development, PLC, workshops, etc. to gather and convey information.

• Support and attend school functions

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Licensed as a school administrator in Kansas.

• 5-7 years of building leadership experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong background in instruction and instructional leadership

• Champion of District Strategic Plan and Portrait of a Graduate

• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

• High degree of motivation, responsibility and confidentiality

• Ability to develop and analyze complex reports with a strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in calculations.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment

• Highly collaborative team player

• Ability to self-initiate areas of opportunity, make recommendations for improvement, and follow up as necessary to achieve desired results

• Effective decision-making skills; capable of having crucial conversations

• Life-long learner

• Strong analytical and interpretive skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the performance of medium work—which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The position includes occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

This position can be a physical position that requires agility and crisis management skills. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere.

IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The District reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.