Principal-Middle School

Principal-Middle School JobID: 232 Position Type: Administration/Principal Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Location: Northampton Middle School Date Available: 08/03/2026 Closing Date: 07/24/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Principal- Middle School Position Purpose Provide leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a Middle School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law. To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development. Salary $83,156 - $123,758 (Commensurate with Experience) Please review the salary scale at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Wq7ntI3DGWqNF0Aq0ysTNe0ziq2lUl-o Essential Functions (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Know and effectively communicate the Division philosophy and mission. Familiar with teaching, learning, and programs at the elementary, middle and secondary levels with special focus on the level of employment. Participate in Division level meetings on leadership, program, and curriculum. Provide an instructional program consistent with the goals and objectives of the school division. (Establish the annual master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for students consistent with the school's philosophy, mission statement and instructional goals.) Provide for the continuing development and implementation of an effective instructional program through classroom supervision, instructional leadership, and staff development. Work with the Instructional Leadership Team, school staff, parent-teacher organization, parents, and community to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and appropriate student behavior. Utilize available supervisory personnel as needed to insure an effective instructional program. Supervise and evaluate the performance of each member of the school instructional staff and establish individual programs for improvement consistent with the division's staff development program and student assessment program. Participate in division-wide planning for staff development toward a cohesive K-12 program monthly. Interpret and implement School Board policies and administrative regulations. Assume responsibility for the attendance, conduct, and well-being of students daily. Attend building and division level activities, functions, and events related to the goals and objectives of the school. Oversee the assignment of students to classes, programs, and activities designed to promote maximum learning. Advise the personnel office of staff needs. Participate in the recruitment, employment, assignment, promotion, transfer, non-renewal, and dismissal of certificated and classified personnel. Work with other school and Division administrators to provide for horizontal and vertical articulation of the instructional program. Foster effective home-school communication by providing opportunities for parents and teachers to discuss student progress and participates in the life of the school. Encourage community involvement in school activities. Promote good working relationships among staff members. Devise and administer an annual school budget, utilizing all available funds, which is consistent with division instructional and administrative goals; to supervise the maintenance of accurate bookkeeping and accounting of school funds. Support the leadership skills of staff by encouraging shared decision making and site-based planning. Exercise leadership in the development, implementation, and interpretation of Division and school policies and regulations. Become involved in professional enrichment to the extent necessary to keep abreast of…