Middle School Principal Position Available In Bamberg, South Carolina

Middle School Principal Bamberg County School District Denmark, SC Bamberg County School District District Position Description Position Title:

Middle School Principal Reports To:

Superintendent Position Open Until Filled.

Qualifications:

A Master’s Degree, with a major in educational administration. A valid South Carolina teaching certificate to practice as a school principal. At least three years experience in public school administration and supervision. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Goal:

Lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

Performance Responsibilities:

Performance Responsibilities:

Supervises the school’s educational program; Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observances of all board polices and regulations by the school’s staff and students; Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum; Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating all of the school’s professional staff; Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school facility; Plans and supervises fire drills and an emergency preparedness program; Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according due process to the rights of students; Coordinates the full range of extracurricular activities; Supervises the preparation of all school reports for state, local, and national authority; Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students; Recommends the removal of a teacher whose work is unsatisfactory according to established procedures; Interprets the school’s program to the community and enlists the participation of the community in school life; Keeps informed of trends, developments, and research as they pertain to education and school operation; Conducts regular classroom observations in accordance with the Superintendent’s guidelines; Participates in required training (conferences, meetings, and webinars) as assigned; Perfoms other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manages and supervises certified and classified employees in the assigned school. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a pleasant, professional, efficient manner. Must be reliable, responsible and dependable and fulfill obligations. Regular work attendance is expected in order to meet job demands. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Some driving is required. Frequent writing is required. Occasional travel and/or overnight travel may be required.

Work E nvironment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be determined by the Superintendent and approved by the Board.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy.

Disclaimer Statement:

The information contained in this job-description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned .