Middle School Principal (Grades 4,5,6)

 POSITION TITLE:  Middle School Principal (Grades 4,5,6)

POSITION LOCATION:  Southwest Middle School

FLSA:  Exempt

REPORTS TO:  Superintendent

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Direct and manage the instructional program and supervise and manage operations and activities at the campus level. Provide instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Direct the implementation of district policies.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

        Education/Certification:

• Appropriate Arkansas license
• LEADS Credentialed

       Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to coordinate campus functions
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Calm and patient demeanor with students, parents and faculty

       Experience:

• Administrative experience preferred
• Effective leadership skills and experiences

EVALUATION:

Principals employed by this district will be evaluated through the Leader Excellence and Development System.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Demonstrate relentless commitment to academic achievement of all students.
2. Demonstrate effective customer service strategies to all district patrons.
3. Foster collegiality and team building among staff; encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.
4. Communicate and promote expectation for high-level performance from staff and students; hold staff and students accountable for high performance; recognize excellence and achievement.
5. Articulate a clear direction for all students and staff; articulate a positive image of the school district and school district personnel.
6. Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use these findings for corrective action and improvement, as well as for recognition of success.
7. Work with staff to plan, implement, and evaluate the district curriculum on a systematic basis; include students and community representatives (when appropriate).
8. Supervise the school’s teaching/instructional process.
9. Spend time daily observing instructors.
10. Supervise the guidance program.
11. Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, assistant superintendents, central office personnel, staff, students, parents, and community.
12. Establish and maintain an effective learning climate.
13. Facilitate effective and timely resolution of conflicts.
14. Identify and develop a common vision with staff for school improvement; implement program improvement initiatives collaboratively with staff to ensure attainment of school's mission.
15. Use data to promote school improvement.
16. Define expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
17. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with all staff. 
18. Make recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, promotion, and dismissal.
19. Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth; work jointly with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.
20. Comply with district policies as well as state and fiscal/facilities federal laws and regulations affecting the schools.
21. Develop budgets based upon documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel and other fiscal needs; implement programs within budget limits; maintain fiscal control; accurately report fiscal information.
22. Manage the use of school facilities; supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
23. Direct and manage extracurricular programs including management of multiple activity funds.
24. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the student handbook.
25. Conduct conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning school and student issues.
26. Use information and insights provided through assessment instruments, the district appraisal process, evaluative feedback from supervisors, and professional development programs to improve performance.
27. Provide leadership in addressing challenges facing the profession; pursue professional development activities; disseminate ideas and information to other professionals.
28. Serve the district with honesty, loyalty, and commitment.
29. Work in a supportive and collaborative fashion with district personnel.
30. Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
31. Other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), and support staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data; coordinate campus functions; maintain control under stress; ability to manage others in a non coercive manner

Physical Demands: Occasional district and state-wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. 

 To access the district salary schedule, please click here.