What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025/2026 Middle School Principal Applicant Pool (GMS, MMS, VRMS) position at Temecula Valley Unified School District?
PRINCIPAL – MIDDLE SCHOOL
THE POSITION Under general supervision of the Deputy Superintendent – Educational Support Services is responsible for the administration and coordination of a Middle School. RESPONSIBLE TO: Deputy Superintendent – Educational Support Services EXAMPLES OF DUTIES- Understands the underlying philosophy for a Middle School that matches the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of pre-adolescents.
- Screens, selects, directs and evaluates performance of certificated and classified staff members.
- Administers an articulated curriculum program; conducts regular needs assessments and interprets results to staff and community, and gives high priority to leadership for inspiring curriculum and instruction.
- Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policy.
- Communicates effectively with the business and residential community and participates in civic activities.
- Motivates employee performance and enhances morale.
- Administers a balanced budget and operates a school under a decentralized management system.
- Maintains a commitment to ongoing growth in self and others, supporting and participating in District and site professional growth programs.
- Actively promotes fund-raising and grant applications for the site and for the District.
- Possesses the knowledge to implement an employee evaluation system which might include clinical supervision.
- Demonstrates positive attitude toward job and remains a flexible and innovative team builder.
- Has knowledge of local policies, state and federal laws relating to minors.
- Supervises and manages site operation to assure safety and efficiency.
- Implements and monitors special programs.
- Manages certificated and classified contracts at site level.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
Desirable:- Ability to articulate school and District policy.
- Energetic approach to responsibilities.
- Positive personality; sense of humor and compassion.
- Creative ability.
- Ability to accept criticism and grow as the result.
- Ability to visualize and implement change.
- Capacity to withstand stress.
- Self motivation.
- Potential for growth.
- Valid California Administrative Credential.
- Masters degree or higher, from an accredited college or university.
- Successful teaching and administrative experience in a middle school; experience in the area of middle school curriculum; demonstrated skill in participative management, shared decision-making and school and program planning.
WORK YEAR: 209 Days SALARY: Certificated Administrative Salary Schedule
Salary : $138,117 - $176,256
