GRADES 5-8

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:  Under professional direction, to serve as the chief administrative officer of a comprehensive middle school; to plan, implement, and direct the operational procedures and processes of the site; to plan, develop, and implement instructional goals and objectives, and procedures for evaluating program effectiveness; to plan, develop, and conduct staff development and staff training programs and activities; to plan and conduct public and community relations programs; and to do other related functions as directed.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:  This position classification requires subject matter expertise in educational programs, and curriculum and instruction strategies.  Directly related administrative experience is suggested to assure success in a middle school leadership role.  The job requires the ability to analyze and offer alternative problem solutions.  Decisions are made by the incumbent that have a critical impact on the goals, organization and administration of educational programs and services of the school. The position classification has second-line supervisory responsibility for planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the quality and quantity of work of professional, technical and clerical employees.  Frequently meets with teachers, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologists and other educational personnel to influence, motivate and monitor the result objectives of the school operation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the instructional leader of a comprehensive middle school.
• Plan, design, and conduct follow-through strategies pertaining to curriculum development, and the implementation of instructional programs and activities designed to meet the needs of students and the educational community within the school attendance area.
• Plan, develop, organize, conduct, and maintain performance evaluation informa­tion systems designed to ensure that site goals and objectives are achieved, and that all levels of staff adhere to site, District, state, and national educa­tional standards and goals.
• Plan, develop, organize, and administer support systems which provide optimal educational opportunities for middle school age students.
• Work closely with the staff and appropriate advisory groups in assessing the school's educational and program needs, and develop short-term and long-range planning strategies for creating an optimal educa­tional program.
• Coordinate a master calendar of programs and activities to achieve the determined goals and objectives.
• Plan, develop, organize, and administer a variety of support systems which aid in allowing the student population to achieve at their maximum potential.
• Plan, develop, and imple­ment budget planning and expenditure control procedures.
• Monitor and audit expendi­ture proposals and allocate resources appropriately.
• Plan, develop, and implement effective administra­tive support systems, and delegate appropriate areas of responsibility to subor­dinates.
• Confer, consult with, and advise District, public and private agency personnel, and parents concerning student educa­tional and behavior problems, and determine alternative problem solutions.
• Manage, supervise, observe, and assess site personnel performance, and provide counsel and assistance as required.
• Assist site personnel and superintendent in resolving rights disputes which may include conducting or participating in formal hearing proceedings.
• Plan, develop, organize, and conduct staff development and staff training pro­grams which identify and encourage leadership potential.
• Confer and collaborate with site and District instructional support personnel in decision making processes and in the development of alternative approaches to solving educational concerns and issues.
• Participate in the formation, function and leadership of District and site advisory groups.
• Assist the school community and the public in their awareness of the site goals and objectives and the strategies for achieving them.
• Assist in the development, implementation, interpretation, and administration of policies, rules and regulations, and negotiated employee agree­ments.
• Supervise, direct, and coordinate the assignment of instruc­tional and pupil support personnel.
• Establish administrative review procedures to ensure a maximum utilization of monetary and human resources.
• Establish and maintain conflict resolution procedures in an effort to maintain a high level of staff morale.
• May be responsible for the management, monitoring, auditing, and evaluating of specially funded programs.
• Plan, develop, and provide, as required, management reports pertaining to the educational climate and the functions and activities of the school facility.
• Coordinate student and family assistance programs with social service and youth service agencies.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

        KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, techniques, strategies, goals, and objectives of public education at a middle school level;
• Philosophical, economic, and legal aspects of public education;
• Procedures, methods, and trends of organization and management of a middle school;
• Curriculum development strategies, instructional delivery systems, and program evaluation processes;
• Evaluation techniques for determining program activity and personnel effec­tiveness;
• Human relations and conflict resolution strategies and team building prin­ciples and techniques.

        ABILITY TO:

• Manage, lead, and direct the functions and activities of a middle school;
• Demonstrate an effective instructional, organizational, and administrative mode;
• Systematically analyze problems, determine alternative problem solutions, and make appropriate and effective decisions;
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accounta­bility control;
• Establish and maintain effective organizational, public, and community relationships.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying.  Successful teaching experience, plus successful administrative experience.  Completion of a Master of Arts or higher degree from an accredited college or university in educational administration, instructional technology, or a closely related field.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:  Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law.