Middle School Principal

TITLE: MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR & DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Primary Purpose: The Middle School Principal will coordinate administrative oversight and plan all phases of instructional leadership for the school including educational programming, administration, budgetary planning, discipline, and counseling services. Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily management of the school and office.
• Oversees educators in the school, providing periodic observations and evaluations that are timely and constructive and completed based on the timetables set by the school district.
• Offers additional training and guidance as necessary based on evaluations of professional staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensures a productive learning environment through continual collaboration with teachers, students, and parents.
• Facilitates opportunities to connect with students by being present and available during arrival and dismissal, by appearing at school functions, and by meeting with students.
• Enforces disciplinary policies and procedures with students.
• Participates in parent meetings and conferences and acts as an intermediary between parents, teachers, and students to deal with a variety of needs or issues.
• Maintains competency and student academic achievement as prescribed by the school board.
• Presides over staff meetings.
• Ensures completion of routine and required paperwork including attendance reports, test results, and licensing information for students, educators, staff, and school management.
• Ensures that necessary maintenance and repairs to the school property are performed.
• Coordinates staff development for faculty and staff; provides instruction if needed.
• Oversees the allocation of supplies and equipment.
• Oversees and implements the school budget, approving new programs and expenditures as appropriate.
• Represents the school in community activities and meetings.
• Interacts with various stakeholders to foster a positive relationship between the school and community including the PTA, community organizations, and leaders.
• Acts as liaison between the district and the school; communicates needs and information to both sides.
• Collaborates with other principals and educators throughout the district to choose and develop curriculum and textbooks that align with local, state, and national standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to professionally and effectively communicate with educators, parents, and community leaders.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Extremely effective administration of multifaceted operations.
• Knowledge of best practices in education and educational administration.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Creative thinking skills.
• Ability to create, understand, and implement budgets and budgeting practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Education; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Previous experience as a principal or in a similar role.
• Excellent presentation abilities.
• Strong written and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of school administrative processes.
• Attention to detail.
• Great presentation and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with MS Office and education management systems.
• Crisis management.
• Problem-solving skills.

About American Baccalaureate School: ABS is a private, non-profit school offering an American-based curriculum including a wide variety of advanced courses, and a college preparatory program, guiding students to become independent, intellectual global citizens. It is our goal to develop responsible and accountable young adults who are prepared for the challenges of international universities. The American Baccalaureate School opened its doors in September 2006 to 550 students. We now have over 1,300 students enrolled from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information about ABS visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr