REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

6-8 Middle School Principal

DEFINITION

Under direction, serve as the chief administrative officer of a 6-8 middle school to facilitate the development of a professional learning community; use data to guide decisions and improve student learning; direct the formulation and implementation of operational procedures and practices; plan, develop, and implement instructional objectives; design and implement procedures to evaluate instructional program effectiveness; assist in planning and conducting staff development opportunities; plan, develop, and carry out public and community relations activities; perform other related functions as directed.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Serve as the instructional leader and operational manager of a 6-8 middle school.

Support the curriculum development and instructional implementation of a standards-based educational program designed to meet the unique needs of students and community.

Work closely with school staff and School Site Council to identify instructional goals in conjunction with Major District Objectives; develop long- and short-range plans to improve the instructional process.

Maintain and utilize student and staff performance evaluation information to insure site goals and objectives are achieved.

 
Work to establish a results-based school culture through the continuous collection, examination and use of data; initiate ongoing opportunities for teachers, students, and parents to understand and utilize data as a means to improve instruction and learning.

Plan, develop, organize, and administer support systems and intervention programs which optimize the learning opportunities for all pupils (regular, EL, and special education students).

Review, evaluate, requisition, purchase, and allocate instructional resources, supplies, and equipment to enhance programs and support schoolwide goals.

Confer and consult with school and District personnel, parents, and pupils pertaining to academic and behavioral issues and establish alternative interventions.

Direct, supervise, observe, assess, and evaluate site personnel performance. Ensure that all levels of staff adhere to District, state, and national educational and professional standards.

Establish and maintain teamwork, collaboration, and a collegial working environment.

Confer with instructional and support personnel in developing alternative solutions to unusual or unforeseen problems.

Participate in budget planning activities, and develop expenditure review and control procedures to insure a cost beneficial and cost effective operational mode.

 
Assume a leadership role in the functions and activities of site and District advisory committees and groups.

Assist the educational community in understanding the site, District and state goals and objectives, and the strategies utilized for achieving them.

Participate in the planning, development, implementation, interpretation, and administration of policies, rules, and regulations, and negotiated employee agreements.

Supervise, direct, and coordinate the assignment of instructional personnel and student classroom assignments in accordance with CSR mandates and District staffing allocations.

Coordinate student and family assistance programs with local service agencies.

 
Plan, develop, and provide management reports pertaining to the functions, activities, and general educational climate of the school facility.

Confer with site personnel in resolving rights disputes that may include the conduct of formal hearings.

Assist in the conduct of effective and efficient personnel management systems, including the recruitment, selection, retention, and separation of personnel.

 
May be responsible for managing, monitoring, and evaluating specially funded programs to insure compliance with funding agency standards and guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
Principles, techniques, strategies, goals, and objectives of public education; philosophical, economic, and legal aspects of public education; procedures, methods, and strategies of organization, management, and supervision; modern innovative and creative curriculum and instructional trends regarding the middle school child; curriculum development, instructional program delivery strategies and program supervision, assessment, and evaluation; result and performance evaluation techniques pertaining to program and personnel performance effectiveness; human relations strategies, conflict resolution strategies, and team building principles and techniques.

Ability to:
Direct, lead, and coordinate the multifaceted functions and activities of a middle school facility; demonstrate effective instructional, organizational, and administrative leadership; analyze problems, determine alternative solutions, and make appropriate and effective decisions; communicate effectively in oral and written form; plan, develop, and maintain effective organizational and community relationships; comply with the District’s customer service standards, as outlined in Board Policy.

Experience:
Five years of successful teaching experience or equivalent, and a minimum of three years in an administrative or leadership capacity.

Education:
Equivalent to the completion of a Master of Arts or higher degree in educational administration, instructional technology, or a closely related field.

Certification Requirement:
Possess a valid California credential authorizing service as a middle school principal.