Job Summary:

• Administer and coordinate the Middle School programs, with a focus on increasing academic rigor, improving students’ academic attainment, while establishing a safe climate conducive to learning through planning, programming, and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Master Degree in educational administration, or related field
• Pennsylvania School Principal Certification
• Minimum of five years teaching experience.
• Current (dated within five years) Child Abuse, PA State Criminal History and PDE FBI Clearances as required by the Child Protective Services Law and PA School Code

Duties and Responsibilities (including but may not be limited to):

1. Plan, organize, and utilize resources for development and implementation of school curriculum within district guidelines, appropriate for students served in the school, and communicate to others the educational needs and services required to implement school programs.
2. Oversee and administer middle school PSSA testing and other standardized tests.
3. Assess the needs of the staff, facilitate staff development programs, and administer in-service programs for building staff.
4. Oversee middle school interscholastic athletic programs and work together with the high school principal on overall program.
5. Coordinate student/employee handbooks to ensure consistency district-wide and oversee appropriate implementation.
6. Select, assign, and supervise staff; provide appropriate in-service training to meet specific needs of individuals and school departments; identify and communicate in-service needs of teachers, administrators, and classified staff to appropriate district staff; identify, implement, and coordinate procedures and practices which are conducive to job effectiveness and satisfaction; and evaluate assigned staff in accordance with district procedures.
7. Establish and follow procedures which ensure accurate record keeping, the efficient management of the school building, and effective utilization of district facilities.
8. Direct activities necessary to support a program of student counseling and discipline by conferring with parents, health and guidance staffs, attendance officers, and teachers concerning problems of student adjustment; and provide consistent disciplinary measures necessary to maintain standards and ensure compliance with the policies, rules, and regulations of the district and the laws of the state.
9. Direct activities necessary to support the educational program by guiding the organization and operation of student government, intramurals, drama and musical groups, and other special interest activities.
10. Responsible for district-wide practice of safety procedures.
11. Identify criteria pertinent to the evaluation of district programs, particularly the instructional program, and gather and interpret data from relevant sources relating to program effectiveness. Take steps to correct deficiencies and maintain and improve strengths.
12. Disseminate and interpret information relative to school and district programs; establish communication with members of the immediate school community in order to maintain their support and confidence; and identify and make recommendations to the Superintendent regarding areas of educational and staff concerns which directly or indirectly affect pupils and staff members.
13. Interpret, communicate, and provide for implementation of district goals to staff and coordinate the development of specific goals.
14. Coordinate district services and programs as they affect the operation of the school.
15. In collaboration with other administrators, coordinate the interview process for available teaching positions and make recommendations for employment.
16. Conduct effective teacher induction for all new staff members.
17. Oversee and practice appropriate building safety procedures.
18. Coordinate the services available to students in cooperation with the Pupil Services Department.
19. Oversee the responsibilities of the middle school staff, delegating assignments as needed.
20. Responsible for all aspects of the middle school budget, including but not limited to, preparation/revision, monitoring all expenditures, and ensuring that proper accounting procedures are followed.
21. Assist the business manager with identifying ways to contain cost and limit increases of expenditures that are in the district's control.
22. Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Superintendent, or designee.

• Provide leadership and supervision necessary for the continuing operation and improvement of the instructional program and other school programs.
• Exercise a high degree of initiative and professional judgment in accomplishing the district goals of education and in carrying out school and community relations.
• Keep abreast of new and innovative programs and resources, which may be applied to the goals of the district.
• Strong human relations skills.
• Must be courteous, congenial, cooperative, and service-oriented.
• Professional appearance.
• Utilize databases and other district software and technology proficiently, as designated by the supervisor.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team (as circumstances warrant), and able to work with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with students, personnel at all levels, and members of the public.
• Follow written and verbal directions, provide direction, and motivate peers.
• Must be able to read/write/correspond clearly, concisely, and effectively at a post-secondary level; interpret and follow district policies, regulations, and work rules; and exercise good judgment.
• Must appropriately handle confidential information.

• Standard office setting including standard office equipment.