Interim JH Principal

Junior High School Interim Principal Position Description

Reports To: Superintendent

Evaluated By: Superintendent

FLSA Status: Exempt

Days: TBD based on start date

Salary: Daily rate based on administrative salary schedule
POSITION SUMMARY: Promotes the school and district mission and vision by providing instructional leadership to staff including curriculum implementation and professional development; by ensuring the welfare of students and staff in a safe, pleasant and effective educational atmosphere; by providing discipline as necessary; and by enforcing school and district policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements a shared mission and vision for the school.
• Engages in a collaborative professional learning community with district instructional leaders to cultivate a culture of accountability, growth, and student achievement.
• Supervises the building staff and programs to ensure increased student achievement.
• Stays current on trends and effective instructional practices, and shares best practices with staff, utilizing research-based practice to improve student achievement and providing support for promising innovative practices.
• Analyzes student achievement data and works with staff to make adjustments in the implementation of curriculum and instruction, using a variety of strategies and sources to assess student needs and performance.
• Evaluates performance and effectiveness of programs, while planning for improvement.
• Coordinates professional development for staff in alignment with identified needs, emphasizing content standards, and instructional improvement.
• Holds staff accountable for high standards and positive expectations for student achievement.
• Oversee the coordination of state assessments.
• Utilizes technology to enhance instructional practices.