Building Principal, Middle School

Position Title: Building Principal Classification: RSAA Position Range: Middle School, Range 2 Elementary, Range 3 Reports To: Assistant Superintendent Supervises: Administrative, professional, and support staff Position Goal: To provide leadership and direction for the building's instructional program to ensure fair and consistent application of policies, regulations, and procedures and ensure the academic success of all students served.

Essential Functions: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties: Creates, leads, and monitors a positive school culture characterized by high expectations, belonging, respect, inclusion, equity, cultural responsiveness, and student voice. Effectively implements the instructional program in accordance with District policies, procedures, protocols, and applicable collective bargaining agreements, including, but not limited to: collaborating with district leadership to initiate, design, and implement programs to meet specific needs; assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum; scheduling of staff and students, etc. Leads the school-based leadership team in planning, implementation, and monitoring of the building's school improvement plan to ensure all elements are completed to fruition. Coordinates multidisciplinary problem-solving teams and ensures appropriate follow-up communication. Implements, with fidelity, policies, procedures, and protocols established for students, staff, parents, and visitors. Collaborates and works effectively as a member of the administrative team to ensure consistency across the District with regard to the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures. Collaborates with the school and district team to ensure tiered supports are equitable and available for students in their area of need and works with district-approved partners to support successful student outcomes. Fosters positive school-community relationships and works with district-approved partners to support successful student outcomes. Integrates pupil personnel, special education, and English as a Second Language services within the building and ensures overall compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures associated therewith. Participates in the active selection and orientation of staff. Uses ongoing data to identify staff development needs and ensures equity in providing identified staff development. Oversees collaboration with appropriate Central Office personnel in all building operations and maintenance to ensure the safety and effective administration of the school plant. Lead implementation of curriculum standards and instructional best practices Analyzes student performance data to guide instruction and intervention decisions Provides comprehensive supervision, leadership, coaching, evaluation, and professional development for building personnel to promote effective performance and professional growth. Addresses employee performance concerns, attendance, professional conduct, workplace expectations, and contractual matters in collaboration with district administration and human resources. Assists in the recommendation and development of a school-wide budget and then administers the same in accordance with District policy, procedure, and protocol. Ensures adequate inventory, security, and accountability for all building property and supplies. Maintains and controls the various local funds generated by student activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and protocols. Subject to District-wide initiatives and programs, establishes and maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary to ensure due process rights of all students. Supervises and maintains all required physical and electronic records, including, but not limited to those associated with budget, purchasing, student records such as student attendance, progress, health, and discipline supervision, assessment, special programming. Oversees, coordinates, and/or attends school-sponsored activities, programs, functions, and athletic events. Prepares and oversees the preparation of all required reports; maintains required records; and ensures complete, accurate communication with Central Office administration on all matters impacting the school community. Provides leadership for building safety, security, emergency preparedness, and crisis response, including the implementation of district emergency procedures. Responds and manages building-level emergencies, crises, accidents, injuries, threats, safety concerns and other unforeseen circumstances as necessary. Cooperates with college and university officials regarding teacher training and preparation, along with finding ways to help students prepare for higher education. Works collaboratively with appropriate Central Office personnel and assumes ultimate responsibility for all school-related public relations and communications. Responds to and resolves parent/guardian concerns and facilitates appropriate communication among families, school personnel, and district administration. Maintains a positive, collaborative working relationship with the Board of Directors, District and school staff, and community agencies. Communicates regularly with parents/guardians regarding academic and behavioral matters Consistently represents the District in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in and successfully completes required training, in-service programs, workshops, and meetings. Assumes responsibility for personal professional growth and development and keeps abreast of changes and developments in the educational field. Adheres to all federal, state, and local laws, as well as District policies, procedures, and contractual obligations in areas of responsibility. Ability to be in regular and consistent attendance throughout the work year. Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of promoting student achievement. Perform such other duties as requested/assigned by the Assistant Superintendent and/or Superintendent of Schools, as this job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities; and management may revise it at any time.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Appropriate Master's Degree required; Minimum five years teaching experience preferred (also preferred at applicable grade level). Three (3) years building-level or related supervisory/administrator experience required. Demonstrated leadership ability and knowledge in instructional best practices is required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Teaching Certificate, PA Administrative Certification K-12 Principal (or appropriate level K-6 or 7-12 Principal Certification)

Additional Qualifications: Experience working in urban environments and those that serve a large number of special education and ELL students is strongly preferred. Cultural sensitivity, competence, and a commitment to equity in all aspects of the educational process is a must. Experience and expertise in office technologies, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google applications, and the ability to learn new technology quickly. Strong verbal, written, and overall communication skills. Proven planning, organizational, and project management skills. Proven track record of integrity, good moral character, flexibility, adaptability, good judgment, initiative, dependability, effective time management, and even-temperedness. Strong interpersonal skills evidencing the ability to effectively interact and work with a wide range of constituents, including, but not limited to, students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community, evidencing high-quality customer service, tact, patience, and courtesy under often stressful circumstances. Ability to work independently, utilize good judgment, interpret regulations and procedures, and problem solve issues involving several concrete variables in standardized situations through gathering, assembling, analyzing, and evaluating facts and other evidence. Ability to maintain confidentiality and proven ability to utilize discretion regarding matters involving students and families.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals, financial reports, governmental regulations, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the public, staff, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and concerns from professional and support staff, public groups, governmental agencies, and District Administrators. Ability to communicate effectively. Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions and percentages. Ability to apply financial concepts. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling. Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs. Ability to organize the office setting to efficiently accomplish tasks. Ability to work under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent and make appropriate work-related decisions. Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks. Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions. Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people. Must be cooperative, congenial and service-oriented. Ability to operate a computer and related software.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required