MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Portage Public Schools
West Middle School
Start Date:  2018/2019 School Year

 
Job Summary:  Oversee and supervise all aspects related to the daily functions and operations of a middle school building while ensuring that the educational process is meeting and/or exceeding the needs of all concerned.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and coordinate the educational needs of all regular and special education programs to reflect the high standards and expectations of the district.
• Promote and support the design, delivery and evaluation of instruction.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with the parents of students and act as problem solving agent when concerns arise.
• Supervise the hiring, evaluation and retention of all faculty and staff members to develop them, and to assess the effectiveness and performance of these employees.
• To oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of the building and surrounding campus, keeping the safety and health of all that enter as top priority.
• To maintain and supervise all financial and budget matters related to the building.
• Participate in the District administrative team.
• Supervise co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• To plan, coordinate and supervise the scheduling of all classes and teaching assignments in the building.
• Plan and facilitate weekly staff meetings and staff development, attend principal and administrative team meetings, IEP meetings, shared decision making team meetings, and PTO meetings.
• Promote and market the school district to prospective residents via tours, building performance achievement and district achievement.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree with at least 20 hours of coursework in Educational Leadership and at least three years teaching experience at the Middle School level, five years preferred.
• Ability to effectively retrieve, analyze, use and communicate data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledgeable in effective methods of instruction.
• Experience as a Principal or Assistant Principal preferred

Required Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Michigan Teaching Certificate
• Administrative Certification (to be kept updated)
• Secondary and/or Middle School Certification

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