Interim Middle School Principal

Middle School Principal Athol-Royalston Regional School District, Athol Massachusetts Job Description Athol-Royalston Regional School District is looking to hire an Interim Middle School Principal for the Athol-Royalston Middle School. The school has a student population of 420 students. The building staff includes four School Counselors, 35 teachers, and two assistant principals. Job Details Develop with teachers a clear vision of what the school should be, focusing on students and their individual needs. Articulate the vision to the school, parents, and the community. Model important goals and behaviors to exemplify what is valued in the school. Consistently demonstrate a commitment to academic goals for students and for educators.Create a climate of high expectations in the school characterized by a tone of respect for teachers, students, parents, and the community. Use data based decision making processes to support movement toward the vision.Maintain a visible presence throughout the school. Visit classrooms daily. Lead and participate in professional development activities with teachers. Use resources to promote the best possible educational opportunities for students. Design and present the school budget to the superintendent after collaborating with teachers, staff, and the school council. Protect instructional time by maintaining order and discipline, minimizing factors that may disrupt the learning process. Assign staff. Motivate staff through clear expectations, feedback, and encouragement for innovation. Remain current in pedagogical trends and instructional materials so as to provide support for teachers. Create and submit the School Improvement plan to the school committee for approval. Use the evaluation process to promote professional growth among the teachers, staff, and other building administrators. Work with teachers to use student assessment data to plan daily instruction that will meet individual students' needs. Hire needed personnel. Administer School Committee policy. Collaborate and evaluate all custodial staff in collaboration with the Director of Facilities to ensure proper maintenance of the building. Participate in administrative team initiatives and other district activities. Attend all DILT and principal's meetings. Hold bi-weekly BILT meetings in the building, creating an agenda that aligns to the district ILT description of purpose. Communicate school matters to the appropriate audiences. Keep the Superintendent informed of all activities within the building that relate to teaching, student learning, parent engagement, and major discipline and/or emergency situations. Submit reports to the Superintendent and School Committee as requested. Maintain communication with the community through newsletters, parent conferences, and community activities and events. Involve teachers in data analysis of student assessment data and resulting instructional planning. Plan and facilitate faculty meetings and School Council meetings. Participate in PTG meetings. Resource and service personnel functioning within the school. Any other tasks as assigned by the Superintendent.

Job Requirements
The Athol-Royalston Regional School District does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, creed, homelessness, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, or disability in the administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment policies.