Principal - Gordon Russell Middle School
Full Time
Gresham, OR 97030
Posted
Job description
- Provides for and demonstrates instructional leadership, a commitment to professional growth and maintains interest in and commitment to students, staff and the public
- Directs and supervises all curricular and extracurricular activities, student conduct, staff performance, school community relations, fiscal management and physical plant management to meet the district's and school's stated objectives, procedures and priorities in the assigned school
- Contributes to the quality of the staff by involving school personnel in the screening, selection and recommendation of the hire of licensed and classified staff members
- Assigns staff as appropriate to meet school objectives
- Participates in a planned program of classroom visitations and observations
- Provides for quality supervision of staff by evaluating individual staff performance based on district criteria and standards
- Recommends discipline, reassignment, or termination as appropriate, and documenting substandard performance
- Relates to students with respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policy
- Assures the health, safety and welfare of students, staff and the public
- Oversees attendance, behavior management, counseling, guidance and other support services; oversees the provision of individual academic and personal counseling to students and parents
- Assures proper management, maintenance and inventory of materials, equipment, buildings and grounds
- Communicates effectively with the business and residential community and participates in civic activities
- Motivates employee performance and enhances morale
- Assures the efficient and accurate preparation and monitoring of the school budget, involving others in setting budget priorities that are consistent with school and district goals
- Promotes fund-raising and grant applications for the site and for the District
- Interprets and enforces district policies, state and federal laws
- Implements and monitors special programs
- Coordinates a variety of campus events
- Manages licensed and classified contracts at site level
- Acts as a contributing member of district wide committees
- Facilitates the leadership of the school Site Council
- Serves as a member of the district's law enforcement unit
- Assists with the transportation needs of students, including walking them to and from the bus, supervision of students on the way to and from the bus, supervision of loading and unloading of busses, arranging for the transportation needs of students
- Prompt and regular attendance
- Contributes to the school environment by the preparation and implementation of a quality School Improvement Plan, and the programs necessary to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind legislation.
- Contributes to student learning by encouraging staff development, modeling of effective teaching strategies and administering a school curriculum for students based on needs and interest
- Update staff on revised policies and procedures and implement changes
- Prepare correspondence, bulletins and other communications on behalf of the school
- Arranges for school-level public relations and publicity for special events and achievements as appropriate
- Establish, coordinate and maintain communication with community and parent groups, other governmental officials and law enforcement agencies
- Demonstrates positive attitude toward job and remains a flexible and innovative team builder
- Evaluates and revises curricular and instructional programs in cooperation with appropriate district administrators; communicates with teachers to assure instructional programs meet student needs and district requirements
- Attends, conducts, and chairs a variety of meetings with faculty, parents and community representatives; coordinates and meets with school site advisory groups; responds to and resolves parent, student and staff complaints; represents the school at Board, District and community functions
- Directs the preparation and maintenance of a variety of district, county, state and federally mandated records and reports regarding student attendance, welfare, discipline, safety, academic achievement and certification for graduation
- Directs the maintenance of comprehensive files pertaining to school personnel, plant facilities, inventories, financial information and contracts; directs the maintenance of student and staff records at the site
- Middle school teaching and administrative experience preferred
- Skills to motivate students and staff, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, work collaboratively with various groups within the school and in the community.
- Knowledge of age appropriate pedagogy for development of curriculum and assessment that support student learning, state curriculum framework, education law, federal and state mandates and regulations (Title IA, IDEA, 504, ELL, etc), appropriate instructional subjects, labor relations law and contracts, facility requirements, budget preparation and control, district policies and administrative regulations, staff recruitment, staff development, staff supervision and staff evaluation.
- Abilities to perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parent, other school personnel, meet schedules and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include standing and walking for prolonged periods, lifting/carrying/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception and accommodation field of vision.
- Master’s Degree
- Oregon Administrative License
- Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certificates
- Applications must be submitted to Frontline Recruiting and Hiring by the closing date in order to be considered for the position.
JobID: 1724
Position Type:
Administrative/Principal - Middle School
Administrative/Principal - Middle School
Date Posted:
1/22/2023
1/22/2023
Location:
Gordon Russell Middle School
Gordon Russell Middle School
Date Available:
07/01/2023
07/01/2023
Closing Date:
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
Posting Date: January 23, 2023
Administrator – Middle School Principal
Start date: July 1, 2023
Location: Gordon Russell Middle School
Compensation:
235 days, 1.0 FTE
2023-2024 Salary Schedule: $130,457 - $146,796 plus benefit package
This position is not part of a bargaining unit.
Applicant Deadline: February 6, 2023. Apply through gbsdjobs.com.
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qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our
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qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the
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qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.
Job Summary:
Job Summary:
The position of "Principal - Middle School" is done for the purpose of using leadership, supervisory and administrative skills for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the assigned school for the educational development of each student.
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Experience Required:
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Licenses, Bonding and/or Testing Required:
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.
Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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