POSITION SUMMARY
Provide assistance to the middle school principal in coordinating and supervising the educational program for all students at the middle school that results in a high level of learning for each student.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Implementation of Educational Programs
Assist with the design and implementation of educational improvement plans
Assist principal in supervision and evaluation of staff
Work with staff members to ensure a well rounded education through co-curricular activities
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and recommending candidates for hire for certified and support staff positions
Maintain a safe, comfortable and productive learning environment
Nurture the social and emotional needs of students through the use of positive behavior interventions and supports
Seek student compliance with discipline and attendance statutes and policies
Formulate plans and policies for the management of student activities and behaviors
Lead large-group and grade-level student assemblies focused on promoting positive behavior, improving attendance, and supporting student goal setting and accountability
Work with appropriate parties to resolve student-student and/or student-teacher conflicts
With the guidance of principal, manage and supervise aides to ensure a safe and orderly school culture
Direct the certified, support, custodial and maintenance staff to ensure an orderly and clean environment
Make decisions on student suspensions and recommend students to the principal for expulsion
Participate in school safety planning, including emergency drills, crisis response protocols, and building-level safety team activities, along with the other members of the administrative team
Implement the agreed upon assessment strategies
Plan and implement the approved student assessment program.
Work with the staff to deliver the assessment program to the student identified to be tested
Analyze assessment data to identify trends, monitor student progress, and inform instructional improvement efforts
Provide and improve educational opportunities for at-risk students.
Coordinate services to at-risk students with student services staff
Work with staff to improve educational performance of at-risk students
Provide support in developing and monitoring behavioral plans for at risk students.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with parents and community stakeholders
Addresses and resolves student, staff, parent/guardian, and community concerns relative to school matters
Resolves a conflict between/among students, staff, parents/guardians, etc., applicable to the position
Initiate and maintain regular parent communication to build understanding of school practices, the rationale for them, and promote parent/school collaboration
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
Master's Degree in Educational Administration
Wisconsin Principal License
3 years teaching experience at the intermediate/middle school level
Key Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrates competence in the Administrator Standards
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and other administrators and public; to speak and write effectively; and to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
Crisis management, conflict de-escalation, and restorative practices; ability to respond effectively to emergencies, student conflicts, and disciplinary situations.
Data literacy: ability to analyze student performance, attendance, and behavioral data to drive instructional and programmatic decisions.