Principal, ARNOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's degree from a recognized, accredited college or university required, with additional graduate study preferred;

* Valid standard administrator certification required;

* Demonstrated experience with instructional leadership and teacher appraisal;

* Minimum of four (4) years of successful administrative or supervisory experience in public schools, with preference given to experience at the secondary level;

* Exemplifies instructional leadership, personal scholarship, a collaborative leadership style, personal integrity, strong interpersonal skills, effective communication skills; and

* A visionary leader in public schools to work collaboratively with diverse students, staff, families, and communities to prepare learners for the 21st century.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term

Contract:

230 days

SALARY:

$105,446 (IA-9)

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.

* Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education programs. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.

* Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.

* Foster collegiality and team-building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.

* Provide two-way communication with the superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.

* Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement.

* Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.

* Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure the attainment of the school's mission.

* Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement.

* Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and site-based decision-making committee.

* Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator.

* Interview, select, and orient new staff. Approve all personnel assigned to the campus.

* Define expectations for staff performance concerning instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.

* Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.

* Assign and promote campus personnel.

* Make recommendations to the superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees assigned to the campus.

* Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.

* Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth. Work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.

* Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools.

* Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs. Keep programs within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control. Accurately report fiscal information.

* Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.

* Manage the use of school facilities. Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.

* Direct and manage extracurricular and intermural programs including management of multiple activity funds.

* Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.

* Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable per the Student…