27-28 Principal - Middle School

Columbus City Schools - Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus City Schools is seeking an Administrator of Academic Services to provide strategic direction at an assigned middle school, ensuring alignment with district mission and instructional goals. In this role, you will oversee curriculum execution, supervise staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with central office to support student achievement and school safety.

Candidates should hold a Master's in education leadership, Ohio Principal license, and multiple years of assistant principal

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, educational leadership, administration or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience as an assistant principal, with supervisory responsibilities.
• State of Ohio Principal license (Grades 4-9, or 5-12).

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day activities of building staff, including hiring, training, counseling, evaluating staff.
• Prepares and administers building budgets; oversees procurement of books, supplies, materials and equipment.
• Maintains current knowledge of best practices, trends and new developments in middle school curriculum, instruction and building administration.
• Ensures departmental staff maintains required credentials and provides ongoing development aligned with district goals.
• Maintains accurate personnel, student and fiscal records; protects confidentiality; ensures reports are complete.
• Establishes communication with central office, staff, students, parents and others; promotes the building's vision.
• Creates a positive atmosphere to motivate students and staff; engages families and community partners.
• Tracks student achievement and progress; initiates corrective actions as needed.
• Works with intervention teams and counselors to decrease drop-out rates and improve academic success.
• Monitors safety standards and develops emergency/crisis plans; ensures drills are conducted.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Interpersonal communication

Program planning

Education

Master's degree in education leadership or administration

Two+ years as assistant principal

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Academic Services

JOB STATUS: Administrator, FLSA Exempt

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, School Leadership Development

POSITION SUMMARY

Under administrative supervision, serving in an assigned middle school, this position is responsible for providing strategic direction and overseeing the execution of all plans and activities of the district’s curriculum, ensuring student learning experiences are consistent with the mission and instructional goals of the district.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Directs the day-to-day activities of building staff. Duties include but are not limited to: hiring, training, counseling, evaluating staff performance, and recommending the disciplining and/or discharging of staff.
• Prepares and administers building budget(s). Oversees the procurement of books, supplies, materials and equipment ensuring expenditures are within the approved budget(s).
• Maintains current knowledge of best practices, trends and new developments in middle school curriculum, instruction and building administration. Recommends and implements changes to operations and instructional strategies as necessary.
• Ensures departmental staff maintains required credentials and facilitates on-going development opportunities that align with district strategies and objectives.
• Oversees the maintenance of accurate personnel, student and fiscal records; protects and ensures confidentiality; ensures required documentation and reports are complete.
• Establishes and maintains communication with central office administrators, building staff, students, parents and others; articulates and promotes the vision and mission of the building.
• Creates a positive and cooperative atmosphere that encourages and motivates students and staff; Promotes positive school-community relations by clearly communicating school messages to parents and members of the community; responds to parental and community inquiries in a timely and courteous manner, encourages/ promotes parental participation in school activities; provides support to parent organizations and maintains visibility with students, parents and the community.
• Tracks student achievement and progress toward instructional goals and objectives of the building and district; initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Works cooperatively with intervention assistance team, guidance counselors, student safety resource coordinator, and others to implement various initiatives to decrease student drop-out rates, increase academic success and ensure students can achieve their appropriate grade level.
• Monitors school building areas to ensure safe conditions and compliance with Federal, state and local health and safety standards. Develops and executes of the building’s emergency and crisis plans to include fire/emergency drills.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes assigned grade level activities. Supports the implementation of after school activities and events by attending activities/events and ensuring acceptable student behavior at all school sanctioned/sponsored activities/events.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION LEVEL: Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, administration or a related field required at time of appointment.
• EXPERIENCE: Two (2) or more years of experience as an assistant principal, including supervisory responsibilities.
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: State of Ohio Principal license (Grades 4-9, or 5-12)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

Considerable knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and district policies related to assigned functions; considerable knowledge of curriculum development and implementation; considerable knowledge of student information systems and learning platforms; considerable knowledge of laws related to student rights, teacher contracts, discipline, and special education.

Skills:

Computer proficiency; interpersonal communication; conflict management and resolution; budget management

Abilities:

Ability to make informed and timely decisions to address a variety of issues and concerns; ability to communicate effectively and work productively with all levels of district staff, students, parents, and the general public; ability to develop and foster positive working relationships; ability to handle difficult situations in a tactful, courteous, and respectful manner; ability to balance multiple responsibilities and prioritize effectively; ability to create and maintain various departmental records, documents, and reports; ability to maintain attention to detail; ability to provide guidance, train and review the work of assigned staff.

Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability.

Location: 3700 S. High Street Columbus, OH 43207