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JOB TITLE: Principal, Middle School

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Superintendent

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The position is responsible for the administration and supervision of a middle school and its programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Develop and maintain an effective educational program consistent with State and Federal guidelines and the philosophy, policies and goals of the School Board; meeting and conferring with students, parents, faculty and staff; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.
• Plan, organize and direct implementation of all school activities.
• Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school; provide for the efficient conduct of school instruction and business.
• Initiate, design and implement programs to meet specific needs of the school; direct and monitor the development of the school's instructional program.
• Make recommendations concerning the school's administration and instruction; assist in the preparation of the school budget and monitors expenditures.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of reports, records, lists and all other required information and data.
• Coordinate and work with the central administrative staff on school problems.
• Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and regulations by the school's staff and students; interprets and enforces school division's policies and regulations.
• Schedule classes within established guidelines to meet student’s needs.
• Assist in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum; supervise the guidance program.
• Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to School Board policy and the due process rights of students.
• Attend special events held to recognize student achievement; attend school sponsored activities, functions and athletic events.

• Maintain and control the various local funds generated by student activities.
• Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students.
• Supervise all professional, paraprofessional, administrative and non-professional personnel assigned to the school.
• Participate in the selection and supervision of all school building personnel.
• Evaluate and counsel all staff members regarding their individual and group performance.
• Supervise the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes.
• Supervise and evaluate all activities and programs that are outgrowths of the school's curriculum.
• Perform related work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Master's Degree in education administration and considerable administrative and educational experience. Licensure as building level principal through the Commonwealth.

SALARY RANGE: $69,792 - $82,947

$2,100 for Master’s Degree included in this scale
$2,600 for EdS
$3,100 for Doctorate