Principal - Skyline Middle School (Position Begins - Front Royal, United States - Warren County Schools

Warren County Schools
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Front Royal, United States

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WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Title:


Middle School Principal Location:
Warren County Middle School

Category:
License/
Professional Pay Grade: 31

FLSA Status:


Exempt Immediate Supervisor:
Superintendent

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK


Supervises instruction and curriculum development; and functions as building manager, instructional leader, school climate leader, staff developer, and school/community relations specialist.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS
The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

  • Assumes responsibility for the organization, administration, and supervision of the instructional program within the school;
  • Employs various processes for gathering, analyzing, and using data for decisionmaking;
  • Conducts studies, surveys, research, etc., as directed by the Division Superintendent of Schools for the betterment of the instructional program within the school;
  • Develops and implements a school improvement plan that results in increased student learning;
  • Involves the community and school staff in the preparation and implementation of an annual school plan, which shall be approved by the Superintendent;
  • Plans, implements, supports, and assesses instructional programs that enhance teaching and student achievement of the Standards of Learning;
  • Develops plans for effective allocation of fiscal and other resources;
  • Assumes responsibility for all funds collected, internal accounting, and preparing monthly financial statements as required by the School Board;
  • Communicates a clear vision of excellence and continuous improvement consistent with the goals of the school division;
  • Ensures that staff members plan instruction to achieve desired objectives that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning and division curriculum guidelines;
  • Supervises the alignment, coordination and delivery of assigned programs and/or curricular areas;
  • Provides for the evaluation of the school staff in compliance with policies prescribed by the Warren County School Board;
  • Visits the classrooms frequently to observe firsthand the instructional methods, materials, and procedures used by teachers;
  • Selects, inducts, supports, evaluates, and retains quality instructional and support personnel;
  • Provides staff development programs consistent with program evaluation results and school instructional improvement plans;
  • Identifies, analyzes, and resolves problems using effective problemsolving techniques;
  • Coordinates the daily operation of the assigned area of responsibility;
  • Manages human, material, and financial resources to ensure student learning and to comply with legal mandates;
  • Interprets School Board, State Board of Education and Virginia School Law rules and regulations to staff;
  • Demonstrates effective organizational skills to achieve school, community, and division goals;
  • Promotes effective communication and interpersonal relations with student, staff, parents, and community members;
  • Works collaboratively with staff, families, and community members to secure resources and to support the success of a diverse population;
  • Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions;
  • Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with other administrators, school personnel, and the community to promote and support the mission and goals of the school division;
  • Takes responsibility for and participates in a meaningful and continuous process of professional development that results in the enhancement of student learning;
  • Provides service to the profession, the division, and the community;
  • Advises teachers regarding instruction, classroom management, and student discipline;
  • Implements a discipline policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff;
  • Ensures the adequate supervision of students;
  • Establishes and maintains rapport with students, school personnel, parents, and community members;
  • Motivates students and school personnel to achieve maximum potential;
  • Ensures that instructional time is protected from interruptions and intrusions;
  • Ensures that instructional materials and equipment are used to provide learning experiences that are compatible with the educational needs of the students;
  • Holds regular faculty meetings and maintains effective communication with all school personnel;
  • Encourages staff to take advantage of professional growth opportunities by assuming responsibility for a program of inservice training and staff development;
  • Maintains sensitivity to individual personal staff problems;
  • Takes major responsibility for creating an effective environment for learning;
  • Notifies the superintendent and designates one person who is employed in the school to act in his or her behalf when prevented by illness or other causes from performing the required duties;
  • Assigns all staff in the school to such
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