Middle School Principal

MAJOR PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: The role of the Principal is to supervise the
overall operation of the school, giving direction and supervision to the educational program,
implementing the policies of the school board, and carrying out the directives of the Assistant
Superintendent of Secondary Education. The responsibilities of the Principal include:
Leadership
• Identify, pursue, and coordinate the use of all resources to achieve the school’s
mission and goals.
• Create an environment that contributes to the desired performance of students and
teachers in accordance with the school’s philosophy and mission statement.
• Provide professional growth opportunities for all staff members at the building level.
• Implement a school improvement process.
• Serve on committees as assigned by Central Administration.
• Participate in local, state, and national professional organizations.
• Keep current with trends, issues, and practices in education at the local, state, and
national level.
Curriculum and Instruction
• Assist in selection, development and implementation of curriculum.
• Assist teachers, parents, and students in developing appropriate educational plans for
students.
• Provide and coordinate diverse co-curricular program for all students.
• Work with Special Education Department in the referral, staffing, and placement of
special needs students.
Management
• Oversee the administration of all programs and develop the master schedule.
• Implement the policies of the School Board and directives from Central Administration.
• Maintain student discipline consistent with school rules and policies as annually
outlined and updated in the student handbook.
• Maintain an accurate pupil record and reporting system.
• Administer the building budget and account for all expenditures.
• Maintain an accurate inventory.
• Complete local, state, and federal reports.
• Supervise all areas of the plant and grounds.
• Participate in planning and supervising construction and renovations to the school
plant.
• Prepare for emergency situations and communicate and practice emergency drills as
appropriate.
Personnel
• Recruit, select, and orientate and train all personnel in the building.