Middle School Principal - Job Description

Sep 13, 2026

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Job description outlining the responsibilities and expectations for a Middle School Principal within the Administration department, reporting to the Superintendent. The role focuses on creating a learning climate aligned with Board and state education policies, leading faculty through professional standards and cooperation, and managing core academic operations including curriculum implementation, teacher supervision, and student placement and promotion. It also covers student health, safety, welfare, discipline, attendance records, emergency drills, public relations, budget management, and compliance procedures for records storage, records integrity, and applicable laws.

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JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Middle School Principal DEPARTMENT: Administration REPORTS TO: Superintendent SUMMARY: The principal shall be in charge of and responsible for the school building. Under the direction of the Superintendent, the primary function is to provide a climate in which learning can take place. This shall be in compliance with the policies of the Board of School Directors, administrative guidelines of the Superintendent and regulations of the State Department of Education. By example and leadership, the principal shall promote high professional standards, a spirit of cooperation, and a sense of pride and loyalty within the faculty and student body. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific tasks and/or activities under each of the following responsibilities will be assigned by the Supervisor. ➢ Supervise/evaluate teachers assigned to the school through the differentiated supervision model established. ➢ Recommend assignment of teaching staff within the building to the Superintendent. ➢ Assist in the selection of new teachers and support staff at the school. ➢ Coordinate student assignment to classes and oversee student promotion/retention. ➢ Coordinate scheduling of extra-curricular activities in the building. ➢ Assist instructional staff in the selection and use of instructional materials. ➢ Ensure class coverage in the absence of the teacher. ➢ Submit data for reports and forms required by the Superintendent. ➢ Supervise the utilization, preservation, and care of all school property under his/her jurisdiction. ➢ Supervise the implementation of the current curriculum. ➢ Encourage staff to evaluate, implement, incorporate, and assess new methods, materials, etc. into school instructional programs. ➢ Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of students and staff. ➢ Ensure procedures comply with state and federal law and District policy. Establishes procedures for safe storage and integrity of all school records (i.e. attendance, special education, permanent records) . ➢ Interact with students in a constructive manner to encourage each individual to perform at their highest level. ➢ Maintain positive relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers, and outside agencies. ➢ Prepare and manage the school budget. ➢ Work with central office personnel to coordinate processes for the effective functioning of the school.➢ Manage all building personnel. ➢ Provide general supervision to students. ➢ Coordinates public relations efforts by distribution of news releases. ➢ Provides leadership in the implementation of the IST process. ➢ Provide leadership in the preparation and implementation of PSSA testing ➢ Maintain student discipline in cooperation with classroom teachers and the transportation director. ➢ Ensure student attendance records are maintained. ➢ Coordinate assemblies and school activities. ➢ Coordinate emergency drills for students and faculty (fire drills, severe weather drills, etc.) ➢ Communicate with parents through building newsletters, handbooks, etc. ➢ Collaborate and lead Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) . ➢ Coordinate the preparation of the master schedule. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: ➢ Administrative Certification (Principal) ➢ Successful teaching, administrative and/or counseling experience at the elementary or secondary level ➢ Such alternatives to the above qualification as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable POSITION SPECIFICATIONS: Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, or hear. Specific vision abilities required to do this job include close and distance vision. Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with aggressive time constraints, interacting with the public and other employees. On occasion, the position requires the employee to work irregular and extend

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What duties relate to student safety and discipline?

The principal is responsible for student health, safety, and welfare; ensures compliance with laws and district policy; coordinates emergency drills; maintains attendance records; and supports student discipline with classroom teachers and the transportation director.

Sep 13, 2026

Uploaded by Oliver