Fayetteville Junior High School Principal

Job Description

Exempt: Yes

Department: Administration

Reports to: Executive Director of Secondary Education

Location: Ramay Junior High School

General Description of Position

The junior high school principal creates and shapes a culture of learning and provides instructional and administrative leadership at the school site over data, curriculum, budget, operations, guidance, students, and staff. The principal manages an environment where the student needs and curriculum requires a master schedule focused on specific data, interventions, personalized learning, as well as a variety of activities and events. The junior high school principal directs and coordinates educational, administrative, and community partnerships at the school. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Sets Clear and compelling direction for the school that supports the district mission, vision and strategic plan.

2. Provides leadership for the development of instructional goals and objectives of the school to ensure continued student growth. 

3. Establishes a learning climate which supports the best teaching practices and instructional goals and objectives of the school

4. Evaluates ALL students’ progress and areas of growth

5. Provides leadership for the development of inservice/staff development programs  

6. Utilizes effective plant management practices

7. Administers the school site budgets in accordance with district policy and procedure 

8. Guides staff in the determination of long-range plans and current goals and objectives 

9. Participates in the development and implementation of district-approved curriculum

10. Plans, organizes, and directs the business operations of the school site, including budgets, in accordance with district policies and procedures

11. Supervises and evaluates performance of assigned personnel

12. Communicates effectively with students and families about programs, individual student progress, and high school readiness

13. Directs preparation of master schedules and other school/district/state/federal reports 

14. Attends and supervises school activities such as assemblies and evening events at the school

15. Plans and monitors the school budget

16. Focuses on continuous improvement and collaborates with staff and stakeholders to develop and implement school improvement plans

17. Identifies problems and solutions and utilizes strategic thinking to make decisions that impact students, staff, and families

18. Possesses strong communication skills (oral and written)

19. Oversees the implementation of district wide initiatives by the employees at the school level. 

20. Do regular walk throughs and participate in grade level meetings.  

21. Other duties as assigned

Secondary School Administrator Experience is preferred.

The district will be accepting applications for this position through January  19th