Job Information
Vermillion School Middle School Principal in Vermillion, South Dakota
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The principal is the professional advisor to the superintendent in matters pertaining to the middle school and will be responsible for making recommendations for consideration to the superintendent and school board. The principal is delegated the responsibility for the operation and management of the middle school; and is empowered with the proper authority to execute the programs within the building. The principal is the educational and administrative leader of the school who works cooperatively with the faculty, students, support staff, and community to provide a quality education program to the middle school.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
1.
Recommends to the superintendent ideas for recruitment, selection, employment, scheduling, and assigning of the 6-8 staff.
2.
Responsible for evaluation of 6-8 instruction staff in accordance with school policy and state law.
3.
Provides the leadership for curriculum planning and development.
a.
Monitors the 6-8 instructional program with the help of the curriculum director and committees.
b.
Implements the 6-8 curriculum projects that are results of a team decision making process.
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Provides the leadership for the development of instructional programs that are required by state law or administrative rules.
5.
Provides leadership for staff development.
6.
Provides leadership in completing districts goals.
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Conducts meaningful staff and department meetings on periodical basis.
8.
Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of programs and activities that are in the best interest of the students.
9.
Responsible for the recording, reporting, and monitoring of the academic progress and student records of students in grades 6-8.
10.
Responsible for recommending budget expenditures and administering the adopted budget for the middle school in cooperation with the business office.
11.
Maintains proper budget records and financial controls of the 6-8 budget as necessary.
12.
Responsible for appropriate public relations communication within the community.
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Responsible for the completion of all state and NCA accreditation forms and then the continual monitoring of the state and NCA rules and standards.
- Responsible for the coordination and supervision of support services according to dis