Job Description

Description: 

Provides leadership for the overall operation of the middle school, including instructional programs, student achievement and well-being, staff supervision and development, school culture, facilities, and daily operations. Leads and supports continuous improvement efforts to strengthen teaching, learning, and student outcomes. Works collaboratively with staff, students, families, and District leadership to provide a safe, supportive, and effective learning environment and advance District and school goals.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Educational Administration or a related field.

• Certification: Valid Nebraska Administrative Certificate with an endorsement appropriate for the position.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of successful professional experience in education, including teaching and administrative experience. Middle school experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates dependable and reliable attendance and fulfills the responsibilities of the position in a professional and timely manner.
• Provides leadership for the development, implementation, and ongoing review of school goals and priorities aligned with the District’s mission, vision, strategic priorities, and expectations for student learning.
• Serves as the instructional leader grounded in middle school philosophy that promotes high-quality teaching and learning through effective curriculum, instruction, assessment, and instructional practices.
• Supervises, supports, and evaluates certified and classified staff in accordance with District expectations, policies, procedures, and applicable legal requirements.
• Promotes collaboration, shared responsibility, and leadership development among staff by providing opportunities to contribute to school improvement and decision-making.
• Creates and maintains a safe, respectful, inclusive, and supportive school environment that promotes student learning, positive relationships, appropriate behavior, and a sense of belonging.
• Provides leadership for student behavior, attendance, discipline, and intervention practices and ensures consistent implementation of District policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Supports the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of middle school students and ensures appropriate implementation of programs and services for all students, including students receiving special education, English learner, and other specialized services.
• Manages the daily operations of the school, including student and staff schedules, supervision, facilities, safety and security, activities, events, and the appropriate use of school resources.
• Develops and implements effective systems and procedures that support an orderly, safe, efficient, and productive learning environment.
• Collaborates with District leadership and Human Resources in the recruitment, selection, assignment, development, support, and retention of high-quality staff.
• Manages building-level budgets, resources, equipment, and materials responsibly and in accordance with District procedures and priorities.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, Board policies, District procedures, negotiated agreements, and established professional standards.
• Maintains the confidentiality of student, employee, and District information and demonstrates sound professional judgment and ethical leadership.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with District leadership and other administrators to promote consistency, alignment, and continuous improvement across the District.
• Participates actively in District leadership meetings, professional learning, committees, and other activities and contributes to Districtwide initiatives and decision-making.
• Represents the school and District professionally, advocates for the needs of students and staff, and maintains visibility and an active presence throughout the school and at school activities and events.
• Fosters a positive school culture that recognizes student and staff accomplishments, encourages meaningful engagement, and promotes a shared commitment to student success.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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