Principal

Position Type:
Administration - Certified/Principal

Date Posted:
9/3/2024

Location:
New Bartlett Middle School

Date Available:
01/01/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position / Title: Principal - Middle School- New Middle School Opening in Fall of 2025

Bargaining Unit: ADM

Department/Location: Department of Schools

Work Days: 260

Reports To: Executive Director of Middle Schools

JD Revision Date: 05/06/2024

Supervises: Administrative Staff and Support Staff

Function / Position Summary:
U-46 will be opening a new middle school in Bartlett in the fall of 2025 initially starting with a 7th grade class only, and then transitioning to the full grades 6-8 middle school model during the 2026-2027 school year. District administration aims for this position to begin July 1, 2024, since the new principal will be responsible for providing visionary leadership in the establishment and operation of a new middle school. The principal will oversee and have an active role in all operational and instructional aspects of opening a new building. Included in this job description for all middle school principals are the specific responsibilities for opening a new building.

The primary responsibility of the building Principal is to provide instructional leadership and organizational management/supervision to support the educational development of each student in alignment with national, state, and local educational standards, goals and requirements. In addition, the Middle School Principal, as the instructional leader, is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and/or facilitating targeted staff professional development related to the curricular components necessary to support the academic and instructional continuous improvement goals of both the school and district. The Principal must keep informed and up to date regarding new developments in curriculum, instruction and administration, i.e. professional development/academies, workshops, meetings, grade level instruction, MTSS, interdisciplinary teaming, etc. It is critical that the Principal develop and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders, including regular communication with parents, parent groups, and the community. Inherent in this complex professional leadership role are responsibilities for staff evaluation, curriculum development, personnel management, emergency procedures, and facility operations. Furthermore, the building Principal sets the tone for an effective culture and climate centered on ensuring access to rigorous grade-level core instruction for all with values and dispositions that include, but are not limited to: equity-minded, growth-oriented, results-oriented, solutions-oriented, systems focused, collaborative, innovative and ethical.

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

• STRATEGIC PLANNING - OPERATION AND OPENING OF A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING
  • Develop a comprehensive plan for the establishment and growth of the new school, including timelines, resource allocation, and key milestones
  • Build relationships with the community, families, students, faculty and staff
  • Develop a transition plan for the students and families for its inception year in collaboration with the Middle School Steering Committee and Middle School Executive Director
  • Attend and actively participate in all District meetings related to the opening of the New Middle School, and collaborate with all Departments (e.g. Teaching and Learning, Equity and Innovation, Safety, Human Resources, Plant Operations, etc.) as appropriate for the effective operation of a new building
  • Participate in the established staffing process as part of the hiring of all faculty and staff
  • Create systems and procedures for the culture and climate of the building in order to ensure a safe, supportive, and academically rigorous learning environment that fosters the holistic development of every student and a sense of belonging.
  • Examine current middle school practices from other District middle school leaders with the guidance of the Middle School Executive Director
  • Attend all middle school leadership meetings as directed by the Middle School Executive Director
  • Develop a safety plan for the building for all drills, arrival, dismissal, etc. in consultation with the Director of School Safety

• LEADERSHIP - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION:
  • Projects and inspires a positive, cooperative educational environment within the school that motivates and provides direction for all staff toward the fulfillment of the school's mission and vision statement in alignment with the District's goals.
  • Is responsible for the oversight of programs and the ongoing improvement of instruction within the school that is developmentally, culturally, and linguistically relevant and upholds the tenets of the recommended 6-8 middle school model and interdisciplinary teaming concept.
  • Ensures that curriculum improvement, instructional programs, and all courses, including the use of Board adopted resources, are implemented with fidelity -- according to the curriculum adoption process of the Instructional Council and in alignment with State standards.
  • Develops and implements in-service/professional learning activities for the staff.
  • Ensures district supported common assessments are administered and properly entered into the student system.
  • Collaborates with the school leadership teams, including but not limited to SIP (School Improvement Planning) and School Department (SD), to ensure the implementation and monitoring of continuous improvement goals that are aligned to the Network and District goals and district established metrics for literacy, numeracy and conditions for learning.
• ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION:
  • Maintains both formal and informal lines of communication to all staff while involving them meaningfully in the operation of the school.
  • Directs the planning for all aspects of instruction, including scheduling, registration of students, and the development of a building schedule.
  • Meets with parents and/or parent groups regarding the goals, objectives, and programs of the school.
  • Works collaboratively with committees (including Collective Bargaining groups) to ensure a teacher/staff voice in processes.
• FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT:
  • Responsible for all expenditures related to the approved budget of the school.
  • Works with Plant Operations Management to evaluate the general condition and needs of the building and provide written recommendations/updates to the Assistant Superintendent of Schools and/or Executive Director.
• STUDENT SAFETY AND CULTURE:
  • Establishes rules and processes related to student behavior and discipline in agreement with the district's philosophy and policies.
  • Enforces rules consistent with the Board adopted Student Code of Conduct. Is responsible for the security and pupil safety within the building; follows procedures written by the office of School Safety and Culture and Climate to protect and enhance safety of students and staff, and to better ensure the security of property and equipment.
  • Coordinates and supervises the related service personnel and collaborates with the District Multi-tiered System of Supports Office to ensure an effective social and emotional networking program.
  • Promotes an overall general health, safety, and welfare environment for the student body; guiding, supervising and/or coordinating all student activities to include those school related activities outside of regular school hours, i.e. after school enrichments, field trips/experiential learning experiences, clubs, etc.
• TEACHER PERSONNEL:
  • Maintains a positive ongoing program of teacher supervision and communication, combined with meaningful feedback and evaluation that is directly related to the established school mission, goals, and procedures.
  • Supervises enrollment/intake/withdrawal of students and the development of student's individual transition plans.
• COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with the community and is responsive to meaningful input and/or feedback they may provide.
  • Ensures staff sensitivity and awareness to the U-46 community and the public relations responsibilities and opportunities inherent in their positions.
• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Responsible for the management and administrative daily operations of the School, ensuring fiscal compliance with district policies and regulations.
  • Responsible for the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
  • Interacts and collaborates with students, parents, and the community to build a school environment that maximizes student learning, academic performance, and social-emotional growth.
  • Creates a stable, smooth-functioning educational organization by establishing and maintaining an environment of mutual trust and respect through supportive leadership.
  • Develops or assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization to ensure an efficient and safe operation of the school in conjunction with the Assistant Superintendent of Schools and/or the Executive Director of Middle Schools.
  • Participates in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Master's degree required, preferably in Educational Leadership or an equivalent.
• Professional Educator License with General Administrator or Principal endorsement.
• Performance Evaluation Qualifications (Teacher & Principal required)
• Doctorate in Education (preferred).
• Demonstrated interest, knowledge and/or experience in serving culturally and linguistically diverse students.

Experience / Knowledge

• Five (5) years of secondary teaching experience and two years of administrative experience (principalship preferred).
• Experience using formative assessment and other student data to guide instruction and the provision of academic and social supports.
• Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with varied groups.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to present information before large and small groups.
• Thorough knowledge of the Common Core State Standards.
• Extensive knowledge of learning theory, current educational trends, program planning, curriculum development, and management of instructional programs.
• Thorough knowledge of school code, state and federal laws, and District policies.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and statistics to analyze and create related meaningful reports as required by school need or assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Schools and/or the Executive Director of Middle Schools.
• Ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving instruction.

Physical Demands

• Will be expected to work evenings and some weekends as required by the school's event supervision calendar.

Terms of Employment

• This position has a 12-month work year. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.

Salary Information

• The full salary range for this position is $118,483.00 - $177,725.00. Our typical practice is to hire in between the minimum and midpoint ($148,104.00).
• Benefit / Pension eligible