Building Principal - Gaudet Middle School (Grades 6-8)

JOB GOALS:

To provide leadership, coordination, and innovation in the eight (8) policy categories of Administration, Curriculum, Supervision, Management Leadership, Evaluation, Staff Development, Public Relations, and Human Relations so that all may derive maximum benefit from one's efforts.

COMPENSATION:As per contract

EVALUATION:By Superintendent

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP:

Support and implement the Strategic Plan and School Committee/ Superintendent's objectives.

Assume the responsibility for the implementation and observation of all School Committee policies and regulations by the school's staff and students.

Assist in leading the staff with educational reform and its impact on programs.

Support current collaborative efforts.

Meet with appropriate staff to promote interdisciplinary programs.

Coordinate the efforts and needs of the Special Education staff of the building.

Oversee the orientation and supervision of new teachers.

Work effectively as an administrative team member.

Respond to written and oral requests for information.

Participate in Administrator Meetings, School Committee Meetings, negotiations meetings and such other meetings as are required or appropriate.

Keep the Superintendent informed of the school's activities and issues.

Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Superintendent.

CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT PROCESS:

Support the Curriculum Improvement Process reflecting high standards and performance assessment.

Incorporate the use of technologies into both student learning, teacher research and administrative tasks.

Review student achievement data in the instructional areas and recommend changes and adjustments in programs to ensure equity.

Collaborate with appropriate staff in developing plans that will increase student achievement.

Manage a successful RTi (Response to Intervention) team.

Use data to support accelerated learning plans.

Maintain an active School Improvement Team.

Facilitate Professional Learning Communities.

Work with staff to deliver quality professional development sessions.

Implement a successful MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports).

SUPERVISORY LEADERSHIP:

Ensure use of current classroom materials and practices.

Be responsible for developing and recommending a budget, as part of the school department budget.

Assist teachers in implementing the curriculum.

Provide assistance to teachers in overcoming instructional difficulties.

Assist teachers in organizing instruction to meet student's needs and learning styles.

Promote active learning strategies in the classroom, e.g., cooperative learning, ad-hoc groupings, differential teaching, problem solving, decision-making, and higher order critical thinking skills.

Assist in determining personnel needs, including interviewing, screening, and recommending teacher candidates.

Supervises all professional, paraprofessional, administrative and support personnel attached to the school.

D. STAFF DEVELOPMENT, PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND IMPROVEMENT:

Provide professional liaison between the Middletown Public Schools and State, Regional, and National professional organizations.

Conduct regular meetings with staff that promote instructional improvement and current research in practices.

Participate in professional growth activities necessary for implementing new programs and for on-going programs as needed.

Maintain the ethics of your profession.

EVALUATION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of school programs and arrange for such revisions as deemed necessary on an on-going basis.

Evaluate and monitor staff according to the Rhode Island Educator and Support Staff Evaluation format.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS:

Assist in identifying and utilizing community resources for the school.

Utilize community resources on an on-going basis to enhance classroom programs.

Maintain communication with parents/guardians on a regular basis.

Foster communication with business partnerships, social service agencies and school-to-career connections on a regular basis.

Cooperate with college and university officials regarding teacher training and preparation.

MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP:

Maintain a safe learning environment by promoting school safety and security guidelines.

Advocate, nurture and sustain a school culture that ensures all individuals are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

Identify barriers to student learning and suggest programs that support the student.

Assist in designing, implementing, evaluating and redefining curricular and extra-curricular programs and the Beyond the Bell Program.

Plan and supervise fire, tornado and hurricane drills and emergency preparedness programs.

HUMAN RELATIONS:

Utilize caring, supporting and motivating techniques in all interpersonal contacts, i.e., student, staff and community.

Foster good fellowship and "esprit de corps" within your staff.

Assist in resolving difficulties between staff, teachers, and community.

Be an advocate for the school vis-a-vis colleagues, students, and parents.

Assume responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases.