Principal - Portage West Middle School
Deadline:
Monday, July 23, 2018
District/Organization:
Portage Public Schools
Position Details:
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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Email:
bgalin@portageps.org
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