Building Principal, Middle School at Reading School District in Reading, PA

Job description

Position Title: Building Principal Classification: RSAA Position Range: Middle School, Range 2 Elementary, Range 3 Reports To: Assistant Superintendent Supervises: Administrative, professional, and support staff Position Goal: To provide leadership and direction for the building's instructional program to ensure fair and consistent application of policies, regulations, and procedures and ensure the academic success of all students served. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties: Creates, leads, and monitors a positive school culture characterized by high expectations, belonging, respect, inclusion, equity, cultural responsiveness, and student voice. Effectively implements the instructional program in accordance with District policies, procedures, protocols, and applicable collective bargaining agreements, including, but not limited to: collaborating with district leadership to initiate, design, and implement programs to meet specific needs; assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum; scheduling of staff and students, etc. Leads the school-based leadership team in planning, implementation, and monitoring of the building's school improvement plan to ensure all elements are completed to fruition. Coordinates multidisciplinary problem-solving teams and ensures appropriate follow-up communication. Implements, with fidelity, policies, procedures, and protocols established for students, staff, parents, and visitors. Collaborates and works effectively as a member of the administrative team to ensure consistency across the District with regard to the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures. Collaborates with the school and district team to ensure tiered supports are equitable and available for students in their area of need and works with district-approved partners to support successful student outcomes. Fosters positive school-community relationships and works with district-approved partners to support successful student outcomes. Integrates pupil personnel, special education, and English as a Second Language services within the building and ensures overall compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures associated therewith. Participates in the active selection and orientation of staff. Uses ongoing data to identify staff development needs and ensures equity in providing identified staff development. Oversees collaboration with appropriate Central Office personnel in all building operations and maintenance to ensure the safety and effective administration of the school plant. Lead implementation of curriculum standards and instructional best practices Analyze student performance data to guide instruction and intervention decisions Provides comprehensive supervision, leadership, coaching, evaluation, and professional development for building personnel to promote effective performance and professional growth. Addresses employee performance concerns, attendance, professional conduct, workplace expectations, and contractual matters in collaboration with district administration and human resources. Assists in the recommendation and development of a school-wide budget and then administers the same in accordance with District policy, procedure, and protocol. Ensures adequate inventory, security, and accountability for all building property and supplies. Maintains and controls the various local funds generated by student activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and protocols. Subject to District-wide initiatives and programs, establishes and maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary to ensure due process rights of all students. Supervises and maintains all required physical and electronic records, including, but not limited to those associated with budget, purchasing, student records such as student attendance, progress, health, and discipline supervi