Principal, Middle School - Eligibility Pool

WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MIDDLE/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Primary Function Serves as the educational leader and chief executive of the middle/junior high school. Responsible for direction of the instructional program, operation of the school plant, participation in staff and student activities, and for providing leadership in the community. Directly Responsible to Appropriate Area Director. Supervision Shall supervise and evaluate the activities of certificated and classified staff as assigned. Major Responsibilities May be assigned any of the following duties: 1.Provides leadership for the staff in determining goals and objectives and identifying school needs as the basis for developing long and short-range plans for school assignment, and stimulates high levels of performance. 2.Interprets and implements the district and state approved curriculum in accord with individual school needs. 3.Establishes an effective school administrative organization with clear lines of responsibility and with the necessary delegation of authority. 4.Identifies, provides, assigns, and coordinates in-service growth opportunities for personnel within the school. 5.Schedules and assigns certificated personnel. 6.Carries on a continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of the total program with the school. 7.Establishes and maintains standards of good discipline and provides guidance for individual children. 8.Provides for a healthful and safe school environment. 9.Schedules and assigns classified personnel. 10.Provides for the business management of the school as related to equipment, supplies, service, safe operation, and expansion plans. 11.Provides for the health, safety, and welfare of the students. 12.Coordinates all types of specialized services and special programs provided for the school by the central office staff. 13.Allocates and controls school budgets in accord with district policies and procedures. 14.Plans for the most effective use of curriculum materials, instructional supplies, equipment, building facilities, school grounds. 15.Administers the provisions of the collectively bargained contracts. 16.Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge and Skills: 1.Ability to exhibit the qualities of leadership essential to the successful administration of a middle/junior high school. 2.Ability to work with pupils and adults in a supervisory capacity. 3.Ability to exercise good judgment and tact. 4.Ability to cope with emergency situations. 5.Knowledge of the basic elements of instruction. 6.Knowledge of effective employee supervision and evaluation procedures and techniques. 7.Knowledge of curriculum concepts and materials pertinent to middle/junior high school education. 8.Ability to speak and write effectively. 9.Ability to work effectively with all segments of the educational community and general public. Education, Training, and Experience: 1.Post graduate work in school administration, curriculum and instruction, or a related field. 2.Successful experience as a classroom teacher. 3.Progressively responsible experience in providing leadership in a school or district setting. 4.Shall hold an appropriate school administration credential. Approved by the Human Resources Division Adopted by the Board of Education January 30, 1992

Salary : $123,366 - $149,953