Principal Middle School: Upper Arlington City Schools
Posted on March 20th, 2023
Position: Principal Middle School
District: Upper Arlington City Schools
Salary: $111,245 – $134,422
Deadline: 05/31/2023
Contact: Matt Jordan
Contact Position: Human Resources Director
Contact Phone: (614) 487-5000
Contact Email Address: mjordan@uaschools.org
Qualifications: Master’s degree (M.A.) from an accredited college or university
Appropriate State of Ohio licensure
At least three years certified teaching experience at the elementary or middle school grade levels
Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Additional Information: Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Knowledge of current administrative procedures and practices
Knowledge of school laws and regulations
Ensure safety of students
Direct the activities of school staff members
Implement and monitor all Board policies and regulations
Responsible for the safety and administration of the school plant and grounds
Establish and maintain a positive public relations program
Oversee the guidance program
Plan and supervise fire and tornado drills and other emergency preparedness programs
Establish a school schedule
Responsible for personnel evaluations along with assistant principal
Recommend to the Superintendent continuation or non-continuation of employment of teachers
Conduct regular staff meetings
Assist in the recruitment, in-service training, assigning and orientation of school staff
Oversee the maintenance of records and controls in the funds of the school activity account
Supervise the maintenance of student records
Supervise the operations of the buildings, grounds and other school property
Direct, supervise and evaluate the instructional and guidance programs and the work schedule of all assigned personnel
Responsible for the requisition of supplies, textbooks, equipment and other necessary material
Prepare and submit the building budgetary requests
Monitor the expenditure of funds
Responsible for the registration, assignment, promotion or retention of all students along with Guidance Counselor
Develop policies/plans for safeguarding equipment and property
Recommend curriculum changes
Make classroom visits to observe teachers
Direct and coordinate the classified staff assigned to the middle school
Oversee the recording and reporting of all building employee leaves
Schedule educational assemblies for the student population
Supervise the health service program for the building along with school nurse
Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., staff personnel information, student files
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
Promote good public relations
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Develop and implement student recognition programs
Coordinate and plan meetings for staff department chairs and team leaders
Review teacher lesson plans
Cooperate with juvenile court authorities and other law and social enforcement agencies
Ensure that after-school activities are chaperoned and that the building is closed after such activities have concluded
Report serious accidents, burglaries and incidents of an unusual nature to the proper authorities as quickly as possible
Serve as a role model for students
Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent