What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal, Middle School position at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy?
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Title: Principal, Middle School FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director Terms of Employment: 12 months
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Primary Purpose: To serve as the chief administrator of a school in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.
Qualifications (Education/Certification): To perform this successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Completion of an approved program in school administration at the master’s level preferred, but will consider all relevant experience and education.
- Educational certification / licensure
- Relevant experience in school administration and leadership
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following, other duties may be assigned.
General Planning - Conceptualizes the broad goals of the school and plans accordingly to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program.
General Coordination - Ensures the school program is compatible with the legal, financial, and organizational structure of the Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy. The principal defines the responsibilities and accountability of staff members and develops plans for interpreting the school program to the community.
Enhancement of Personnel Skills - The principal provides activities which facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhance the quality of the instructional program; works closely with the Human Resources Director to ensure that staff is provided adequate tools, training and resources to further their professional development as it relates to students, the public and co-workers.
School Objectives Identifies the annual objectives for the instructional, extracurricular, and athletic programs of the school.
Curriculum Objectives - Ensures instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed, and involves the faculty and others in the development of special curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program. The principal provides opportunities for the staff participation in the school program.
Establishes Formal Work Relationships - Establishes, implements, and evaluates procedures used to carry out the daily routine of the school.
Facilitates Organizational Efficiency - Maintains excellent inter-school communication. Develops and maintains good relationships with students, staff, and parents. Complies with the established line of authority.
New Staff and Students - Orients and assists new staff members and new students and provides opportunities for their input in the school program. The principal works closely with new staff to ensure clarity of direction and expectations.
Community - Encourages the use of community resources, cooperates with the community in the use of school facilities, interprets the school program for the community, and maintains communication with community members.
Supplies and Equipment - Manages, directs, and maintains records on the materials, supplies, and equipment which are necessary to carry out the daily routine. The principal involves the staff in determining priorities for instructional supplies.
Services - Organizes, oversees, and provides support to the various services, supplies, materials, and equipment provided to carry out the school program. The principal makes use of community resources.
Disclaimer:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
