Bilingual Middle School Principal

UNITED COMMUNITY CENTER•Milwaukee, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The principal is the instructional and operational leader of Bruce Guadalupe Middle School, responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performing school culture. The role oversees curriculum implementation, instructional practices, staff supervision and development, family engagement, student services, and daily school operations to support academic achievement and student well-being. The principal is expected to be visible throughout the school, communicate transparently with stakeholders, and collaborate proactively with staff to drive continuous improvement. The principal works with school and district leadership to implement standards-aligned instruction, monitor student outcomes, support diverse learners, and strengthen tiered academic and behavioral supports. The role also includes staff recruitment and evaluation, budget and resource management, safety planning, family and community partnerships, and participation in school and agency meetings. The principal reports to and is evaluated by the District Administrator - Chief Academic Officer and supervises building-level staff. The position typically works during school hours and must be on-site whenever students and staff are present. Additional hours may be required for meetings, events, training, and administrative work, with occasional evening or weekend work. Personal time should be budgeted to allow approximately 80% of the workday in classrooms, observing instruction, and interacting directly with staff and students.

Requirements

Master’s degree in administration, educational leadership, or a related field.
State licensure or certification appropriate for a school principal.
Fluent bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, including effective verbal and written communication.
Strong leadership, management, oral communication, and written communication skills.
Ability to develop and implement effective policies and procedures.
Knowledge of effective classroom and behavioral management techniques.
Ability to work independently with little direct supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to accept responsibilities, work independently, and demonstrate self-motivation.
Effective multitasking and time-management skills.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to meet deadlines under severe time constraints and manage multiple demands from staff and the public.
Ability to work irregular or extended hours as required.
Ability to move around the school environment, including bending, kneeling, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and sitting for extended periods.
Visual and auditory acuity to supervise students and respond to classroom needs.
Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
Ability to monitor student safety and physically assist students when necessary.
Manual dexterity to operate computers, classroom technology, and teaching tools, including repetitive typing or writing.
Ability to tolerate extended screen time and work frequently at close visual range.
Ability to receive and respond to oral communication.

Nice To Haves

Background in teaching and building-level administration.
Previous teaching experience.
Administrative experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with school leadership to develop and implement instructional programs aligned with educational standards and student achievement goals.
Support teachers in effective instructional strategies and differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
Conduct classroom observations, provide actionable feedback, and facilitate professional development.
Collaborate on implementation of a sequential K-8 curriculum that prepares students for future academic experiences.
Promote high expectations and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
Use academic and behavioral data to monitor achievement, instructional effectiveness, student growth, subgroup outcomes, and equity.
Guide standards-aligned curriculum and evidence-based instructional practices across grade levels.
Ensure strong multi-tiered systems of support for academic and behavioral needs, and facilitate professional learning communities focused on student outcomes, equity, and instruction.
Promote a safe, respectful, inclusive school climate and a culture of belonging, respect, and collaboration.
Work with counselors, social workers, and other support staff to address student behavior and provide interventions.
Recruit, hire, onboard, retain, supervise, and evaluate licensed and classified staff in accordance with district evaluation systems.
Hold regular individual or small-group staff check-ins and support distributed leadership through teacher leadership roles, committees, and delegated responsibilities.
Communicate school priorities, decisions, expectations, and changes clearly and consistently with staff; respond to stakeholder communications in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain a visible presence in classrooms, hallways, arrival and dismissal areas, and during lunch and recess.
Communicate proactively and transparently with families through multiple platforms and languages.
Collaborate with community organizations, local businesses, and stakeholders to expand educational opportunities and resources.
Manage daily school operations, including scheduling, staff absence coverage, curriculum implementation, staff supervision and evaluation, budgeting, student services, and resource allocation.
Manage the school budget, purchases, and expenses in accordance with agency and district guidelines.
Ensure safety procedures, emergency protocols, and crisis response plans are in place and practiced regularly.
Oversee student enrollment, attendance records, and other building-level administrative tasks.
Attend IEP, Special Education, ELL, pupil services, and other departmental meetings.
Maintain knowledge of building cleanliness, repairs, and operational efficiency, and consult with Facilities & Maintenance to ensure safe building operations.
Support staff professional growth through mentoring, coaching, and professional learning communities; conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
Attend and participate in leadership-team meetings, committees, and trainings as directed by school or agency leadership.
Communicate information about school operations effectively and promptly to school and agency leadership and administration.
Allocate approximately 80% of the workday to classroom presence, observing instruction, and direct interaction with staff and students.
Maintain required licensure and certification and pursue necessary coursework, training, and professional development.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor to support students, colleagues, or the school community.