Principal - Middle School Applicant Pool

Job Information
Job Title: Principal - Middle Department: School Based Reports To: Executive Director of Middle School Leadership FLSA Status: Exempt Work Calendar: All 12 Month Staff Salary Scale: Principal Salary Scale

Job Summary and Purpose

The Middle School Principal provides leadership for the School's staff to develop, implement, and evaluate a
comprehensive educational program in accordance with state, local, and federal requirements. As a building
administrator for Stafford County Public Schools ("SCPS"), the Principal will be a role model to students and staff,
and serve as a representative of SCPS to families and other community members.

Work Objectives/Essential Functions

Establish a strong culture for student and staff to fuel student success

• Develop a clear vision and priorities for the School and align strategic decisions to that vision, in accordance with the overall SCPS strategic plan.
• Design and monitor short- and long-term goals for the School, including but not limited to instructional programs, student achievement, and student engagement, and ensure goals are monitored and assessed as part of the School's annual School Improvement Plan(s).
• Assume responsibility for a safe and healthy school environment.
• Supervise all curriculum and support programs to enhance individual student education and development.
• Cultivate partnerships with parents and other community members to provide students with opportunities to develop career goals, deepen their own community involvement, and establish relationships.
• Ensure consistent implementation of the Code of Student Conduct with a goal of preventing misconduct and helping students develop the necessary skills to change behavior leading to misconduct.
• Contribute to division-wide efforts to evaluate and improve instructional programming in collaboration with other administrators and teacher leaders.
• Supervise and evaluate the School's co-curricular and extra-curricular program, and attends both school-sponsored events and student-involved events in the community.
• Keep the Superintendent and other leaders informed of activities at the School to enable celebration of successes and quick solutions to challenges.

Hire, develop, and retain an effective staff of educators and support personnel

• Lead school-based recruitment and selection activities for both licensed and service personnel.
• Participate in division-wide efforts to recruit talented licensed staff to SCPS
• Provide an orientation program for newly assigned staff members and assists with their onboarding and development.
• Sets expectations for performance for all school-based personnel.
• Design and implement in-service programming and other professional growth opportunities for staff in the building.
• Ensure consistent evaluation practices and standards among the school's administrators for licensed and service personnel.
• Collaborate with assistant principals, teacher leaders, and the Department of Human Resources to develop performance improvement plans where necessary.
• Develop a staff handbook consistent with School Board policies.

Ensure effective operations and administration of School

• Develop and implement a master schedule of organization that meets the academic needs of the student body.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the School's functions, and establish procedures and protocols to ensure smooth daily functioning of the School
• Supervise the maintenance of accurate records and reports.
• Provide prompt responses to written and oral requests from parents and colleagues and set expectations for the same among building staff.
• Ensure a coherent public relations approach for the School consistent with School Board policies and practices.
• Maintain School property in a neat, clean, and appropriate fashion.
• Ensure appropriate security and inventory of SCPS property within the School.
• Maintain fiscal oversight over the School budget as well as various funds generated by student- and school-related activities in accordance with relevant state and local laws, regulations, and policies.
• Plan and supervise the emergency preparation program, and exercises decisive leadership in crisis situations.

Education and Experience
Education Attainment (Required): Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution required; substantial experience in excess of requirements combined with meeting other requirements will be considered in lieu of graduate degree Education Attainment (Preferred): Relevant Experience (Required): Three (3) years of successful full-time experience as an assistant principal or other administrator in a K-12 school Relevant Experience (Preferred): One (1) year at the middle school level Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required): Valid Virginia Postgraduate Professional licensed with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision (or eligibility to obtain same) Industry Licensure or Certifications (Preferred):

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Public school administration expectations and support activities
• Virginia instructional standards for grades 6-8, and best practices for ensuring student success in multiple learning environments
• State and federal laws, regulations, and rules related to public school administration, including budget management and data confidentiality

Abilities:

• Manage time and tasks effectively
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the broader community through written and oral communication
• Deescalate conflicts among students and staff to ensure a safe and productive work environment
• Lead a diverse team to meet goals
• Organize and perform work independently
• Accept and address feedback in an appropriate manner
• Adapt to change and maintain flexibility
• Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

Core Expectations of All Stafford Schools Employees

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with supervisor(s) and colleagues.
• Comply with all division policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct, as well as all site-based procedures and protocols.

Weight Demands
Weight Demands Rarely Occasionally Frequently Lifting - 1-25 lbs X Lifting - 26-50 lbs X Lifting - 50+ lbs X Carrying - 1-25 lbs X Carrying - 26-50 lbs X Carrying - 50+ lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 26-50 lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs X

Physical Demands
Physical Demands Rarely Occasionally Frequently Standing X Sitting X Walking X Reaching X Turning/Twisting X Balancing/Climbing X Stooping/Kneeling X Crouching/Crawling X

Classification Details (Completed by Human Resources)
Job Family: PRINCIPAL MIDDLE SCHOOL Calendar: ALL 12 MONTH STAFF Pay Structure: PRINCIPAL SALARY SCALE Position: MULTIPLE FLSA Status: EXEMPT Job Grade: P20 Job Code: 1110 Status: ACTIVE

This description is intended to describe the general nature, essential functions, and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks, the inclusion of which are considered for job classification purposes.