Principal - Westfield Middle School East

JOB DESCRIPTION WESTFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL EAST PRINCIPAL Qualifications: Must hold a valid Administrative license and meet all other State requirements for this position. Must meet all other requirements of experience and character that the Board of School Trustees shall require. Middle school teaching and administration preferred.

Experience leading the PLC process preferred. Reports to: Superintendent Evaluated by: Superintendent Terms: 247 days Responsibilities: Responsible for all teachers, for school programs, and for the cooperative planning of functions and policies with his/her staff and all administrative personnel. He/she shall be responsible for all pupils assigned to his/her school and coordinate all resources available to the school so that each child may realize his/her greatest possible development.

As Westfield Middle East School Principal:

1. Maintain channels of communication for interpreting school policy and educational programs to the staff, the parents, and the community.
2. Keep the Superintendent informed about matters which are pertinent to the administration of the school.
3. Constantly strive to improve the conditions under which the children are educated.
4. Organize and administer building policies and carry out the Board of School Trustee' and Central Office's policies as applied to the school.
5. Make class assignments of pupils to proper sections and to proper teaching levels.
6. Organize staff and building activities.
7. Supervise all clerical functions, records, report cards, including the safety of funds and property.
8. Prepare and submit promptly all reports required by Central Office.
9. Evaluate the work of the teaching staff and recommend re-appointments, tenure and dismissals to the Superintendent.
10. Aide in the development and appraisal of new curricular material and evaluate the entire instructional program and procedures for his/her school.
11. Strive to improve instruction by working directly with the teachers through classroom visitations, conferences, and bulletins.
12. Work with the PTO and other community groups.
13. Assist in recruiting, selecting, and assigning staff for his/her building.
14. Prepare requisitions and allocate supplies including text and library books.
15. Foster good human relationships with children, teachers, and parents.
16. See that all extra-curricular activities are properly supervised.
17. Be an active member of the district Guiding Coalition.
18. Work collaboratively with principals and district colleagues to commit deeply to the work of PLCs.
19. Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.