AMS Principal

Arlington Community Schools•Arlington, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Principal serves as the instructional and operational leader of the school, responsible for creating a safe, supportive, and academically rigorous learning environment. The principal fosters a culture of high expectations, ensures compliance with state and district policies, and leads continuous improvement efforts to support student achievement and staff development.

Requirements

Master's Degree
Professional Tennessee Teaching License with an endorsement in Educational Administration/Supervision
Minimum of five (5) years of administrative or supervisory experience in an educational setting required; middle school administrative experience preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher; middle school experience preferred
Ability to prepare clear, concise, accurate and complete reports including the disaggregation of school data
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels
Proficient in the use of computers to include spreadsheets, databases and word processing applications
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

Nice To Haves

middle school administrative experience preferred
middle school experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assumes full responsibility for the organization, implementation, and administration of the total school program as it relates to student, faculty, and other assigned personnel while following state standards
Ensures that all goals for students and staff align with the district’s strategic plan and vision
Manages faculty and staff, including but not limited to, providing clear direction, support, and feedback, as well as holding staff accountable for fulfilling their job responsibilities in alignment with the school’s/district’s mission, vision, and educational standards while following state standards
Conducts ongoing formal and informal evaluations for all employees to ensure that standards are achieved, compliance with job expectations are met, and performance is maximized. This includes regularly assessing teaching methodologies, classroom management techniques, and adherence to curriculum standards. Provides constructive feedback and support to empower educators in refining their instructional practices, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Oversees curriculum development and instructional strategies, ensuring alignment with grade-level state standards while fostering enrichment, intervention, and differentiated learning opportunities
Makes all instructional decisions by the continual analysis of student data and directs the adjustment of instruction and develops the master schedule to support data trends
Establishes a culture of academic excellence by establishing high expectations, maintaining effective professional learning communities (PLCs) by holding administrative oversight, and promoting continuous improvement
Establishes and upholds clear expectations for student and staff behavior, addressing concerns promptly and consistently to maintain a respectful and productive school climate
Maintains high accountability for teachers, staff members, and students while celebrating their successes
Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations related to Special Education, including IEP implementation and due process requirements
Develops, implements, and continuously evaluates a comprehensive, school-wide discipline plan that promotes a positive, safe, and orderly learning environment
Creates opportunities and possesses the courage to promote shared decision-making, when appropriate, while ultimately considering that student learning is paramount determination to any decision
Cultivates leadership capacity among staff by supporting professional growth, mentoring emerging leaders, and strengthening the school’s leadership team
Works collaboratively with district leadership to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while addressing school needs and priorities
Adheres to policies, principles, and procedures for the internal school accounting as approved by the Arlington Community Board of Education in compliance with the Internal School Accounting Act
Maintains and accounts for the funds generated by internal Student Activity Accounts and provides oversight and support for School Support Organizations to ensure compliance for the use and distribution of these funds
Assumes oversight of the planning and supervision of all extra-curricular and co-curricular activities while providing guidance to associated coaches/sponsors
Administers the athletic program in accordance with the Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association (TMSAA)
Adheres to professional, ethical, and moral standards of conduct in the transaction of all school business
Prepares and submits to the appropriate agencies (Arlington Community Schools Board of Education, State Department of Education, etc.) all required records and reports
Establishes effective communication with students, teachers, parents, and community organizations and provides opportunities for community involvement in all phases of the school program
Serves as supervisor of the school plant and facilities and requests the maintenance necessary for insuring the health and safety of all students and personnel
Adheres to due process procedures in all matters relating to the rights, welfare, and personal safety of students and personnel
Adheres to all policies pertaining to the National School Lunch Program which are applicable to the management and operation of the school cafeteria program
Assumes responsibility for seeing that the school complies with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and for keeping faculty and staff members informed of their responsibilities pertaining to student safety
Improves professional skills and knowledge; assumes educational leadership roles; and performs duties in a professional, honest, and responsible manner
Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent
Supervises students, teachers, visitors, and community while on campus. Also supervises all in general common areas, after school activities, and any additional school sponsored events when school is not in session.