A School Principal manages all operations within a school, providing leadership and management to teachers and other staff. Ensures that teaching staff have the resources they need to meet the state's curriculum requirements. May be required to attend parent consultations, taking parent suggestions and discussing the educational needs of individual students.
Middle School/Elementary School Principal
Beachwood City School District
BEACHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Job Details
Job ID:
5852295
Application Deadline:
Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
The Beachwood City School District has an opening for a Middle/Elementary School Principal (1 position) for the 2026-2027 school year, at BMS/Hilltop Elementary
230 days per year.
Job Qualifications:
MA in Education Administration. Appropriate Ohio Administrative License.
Start date: Immediately
BEACHWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION
JOB
DESCRIPTION
Position:
Assistant Principal
Reports to: Middle School Principal
Employment Status:
Administrative Contract Position
Position Summary
To assist the principal in providing leadership, administration, and supervision of the educational program of the School
Required Education, Experience & Qualifications
MA Degree; Appropriate Ohio Administrative Certificate
Meet all current requirements of the Ohio Department of Education
Meet all health requirements mandated by law
Satisfactory completion of the BCII and FBI background check
Possession of a valid motor vehicle license
Job Responsibilities & Duties
Instructional Leadership
Assists in the establishment a school culture that embodies the district mission statement, promotes academic excellence, and demonstrates respect for learners
Promotes the building of a school learning community
Provides leadership for the evaluation and improvement of the instruction in various departments
Provides leadership and guidance when establishing gifted, RTI and tutoring services in the building
Staff Personnel
Assists with the interviewing and selection of building staff
Evaluates the performance of the building faculty and staff
Recommends action regarding staff contracts to the Superintendent
Curriculum & Instruction
Reviews student progress as it relates to the achievement of curriculum goals
Works cooperatively with the guidance department on the development of the assessment schedules
Analyzes diagnostic testing data to place students into interventions
Leads and establishes the process for Title 1 tutors within the building
Leads educational planning teams for At-Risk students
Monitors the credit recovery process for students throughout the school year and during the summer months
Pupil Personnel
Assists in the planning and implementing of programs for health, safety and welfare of the students in the building
Develops and implements a code of conduct and attendance procedures that will enable the school to function efficiently with a minimum of confusion and conflict
Supports the principal and staff by enforcing the student code of conduct
Assists with the communication and implementation of special education laws, policies and procedures
Participates on building Intervention Assistance Teams (IAT)
Conducts parent conferences
Assists with the planning of student orientation programs
Ensures that the students have a well balanced activity program designed to stimulate growth and development by supplementing and enriching the curricular and extracurricular activities
Assists in the development and implementation of student programming focused on bullying, drug awareness & intervention, and sexual harassment
Monitors the Senior Search process and student accountability related to Senior Search
School Community Relations
Promotes and maintains constructive relations and effective communication with building, district and community
Encourages staff participation in school activities
Promotes parent/community involvement in the school through Parent-Teacher Organization and other support organizations
Resource Management
Assists the principal in developing and monitoring comprehensive leveled intervention system for students
Implements policies for safeguarding equipment and property and enforces the observance of all laws including fire drills, tornado drills and other safety procedures
Ensures the efficient use and coordination of building facilities in collaboration with the Director of Operations
Maintains a healthy, safe building environment and makes necessary maintenance requests and recommendations for physical improvements and security measures
Other Functions.
Implements and monitors all Board policies and procedures
Ensures that state minimum standards are properly interpreted and met
Enforces requirements of State laws, Board of Education policies, student code of conduct, building rules and regulations and local attendance policies Performs related duties as assigned by the principal
Assists creating the master schedule as it relates to assigning teacher duties Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of Federal and Ohio School law
Skill in organizing and problem solving
Skill in interacting with members of the public with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy
Ability to organize effectively and to react productively to interruptions and changing conditions
Ability to establish respect and cooperation with members of the community
Ability to interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents and the public
Ability to build consensus among diverse groups of people
Personal & Professional Conduct Requirements
The employee shall exercise honesty and integrity in their relationship with the Board of Education and the administration.
The employee shall follow any applicable licensure code of conduct.
The employee shall immediately report known and suspected misconduct of their co-workers or violations of Board policy and procedure by their co-workers.
The employee shall actively support the efforts of the Board of Education, Superintendent, and Treasurer/CFO in the pursuit of the District's mission, goals, activities, and interests.
The employee shall not disrupt District operations or undermine the District's mission, goals, activities, and interests.
The employee shall interact in a positive manner with staff, students and the public and promote a positive image of the District through exemplary personal and professional conduct by:
Communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, with tact, diplomacy and excellent grammar;
Demonstrating intercultural awareness and cultural competency;
Using effective listening skills; and
Remaining free of any alcohol or controlled substance abuse and the influence or aftereffects thereof in the workplace or at school events and activities.
Physical Demands
Ability to hear and speak, read and write, sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, use hands to operate a computer and other equipment, kneel, bend at the waist, reach overhead - above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies, ability to lift, carry, push and pull items up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds.
VII. Free Speech
While the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment protects speech relating to matters of public importance made by public employees as citizens, the First Amendment does not protect employee speech made pursuant to their official duties. Employees may be subject to discipline for speech pursuant to the official duties outlined in their Job Description and any applicable licensure code of conduct. This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.