JOB OR POSITION SUMMARY:  Provides administrative supervision of facility, staff and programs at Tolt Middle School.  Works with staff to provide high quality instructional, extra-curricular and support services for students; provides administrative services and monitors the educational program. 

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Create a school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of learning and teaching for students and staff  
2. Provide for school safety:  physical, emotional and intellectual in order for effective teaching and learning to take place  
3. Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of a data-driven plan for increasing student achievement, including the use of multiple student data elements 
4. Assist instructional staff with alignment of curriculum instruction, and assessment with state and local district learning goals  
5. Monitor, assist, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment practices within a consistent student progress monitoring system  
6. Manage both staff and fiscal resources to support student achievement and legal responsibilities  
7. Manage the building and ASB budgets in accordance with district guidelines and in order to maximize opportunities for all children  
8. Partner with families and communities to promote learning  
9. Foster understanding and support of the school by establishing school and community relations and involve parents and the public meaningfully in the work of the school 
10. Demonstrate commitment to closing the achievement gap  
11. Establish clear standards for student behavior and manage student correction in a respectful and caring manner, in compliance with district policy and state law 
12. Work collaboratively with the Superintendent and other district leaders to assure system-wide improvement 
13. Establish school policies and procedures which guide the operation of the school in alignment with laws and district policy 
14. Maintain consistent presence at the school and professionally interact with students, staff, parents and the community 
15. Comply with all district policies and the Code of Professional Conduct 
16. Responsible for the collaborative design and implementation of School Improvement Plans as aligned with the district Strategic Plan 
17. Continue professional growth, formulate goals, seek feedback, apply new skills, and participate as a team member with colleagues 
18. Maintain regular attendance (in person) 
19. Participate in special projects or other duties as assigned 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 

1. Knowledge and experience in management of building based budget 
2. Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices 
3. Knowledge of and skills in implementing various formative and summative assessments 
4. Knowledge of and experience with an instructional framework, specifically the Danielson Instructional Framework 
5. Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior 
6. Skills in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth 
7. Skills and ability in organization, time management, and record keeping 
8. Successful skills in leading discussion, experience as a strong facilitator and skilled at group process 
9. Possess a vision for a secondary school and leadership ability to move staff, students, and parents toward that vision 
10. Ability to “get along” with co-workers and others in a positive manner 
11. Ability to handle stress and respond to stress appropriately 
12. Ability to remain calm, flexible, and work effectively under pressure 
13. Ability to maintain and model a consistently positive attitude 
14. Ability to chase student during elopement from the classroom 
15. Ability to assist with student evacuation in case of emergency 
16. Ability to recognize signals of impending student violence in the classroom 
17. Ability to deescalate students  
18. Ability to safeguard the safety and health of students 
19. Ability to effectively utilize collaborative decision-making in a team environment 
20. Ability to help teachers and staff maximize their performance 
21. Ability to solve problems creatively and decisively 
22. Ability to meaningfully involve parents, other community members, staff and student in the operation of the school 
23. Ability to foster a school climate which challenges and motivates students and staff 
24. Background of training and practice in Common Core curriculum development, assessment and instructional strategies 
25. Successful classroom and administrative experience desired  
26. Possess a sense of humor; enthusiasm for life 
27. Leads for equity toward college, career and life readiness for every student and all students 
28. Works cooperatively with other administrators