Principal, Ridge Road Middle School

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Knowledge of teaching and learning processes
• •Basic knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules and regulations regarding school administration
• •Basic knowledge of organization and management theory and practice
• •Knowledge of educational theories, research, trends, developments and techniques that aid in the development and improvement of programs and practices
• •Knowledge of the unique needs and characteristics of a school system
• •Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, organizational patterns, school operations and pupil services
• •Basic knowledge of sound fiscal practices, including budget preparation and control and management of school resources
• •Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, evaluation and training
• •Knowledge of public speaking techniques
• •Possesses knowledge of and demonstrates respect for all students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community leaders using tact, patience and courtesy
• •Possesses leadership skills required to respond to the challenges presented by the school community
• •Possesses high level of cognitive skills, analysis and decisiveness, organization and high internal work standards
• •Ability to build rapport at all levels of the organization
• •Ability to manage conflicts and differences with management or others in a calm and respectful manner
• •Ability to keep others informed and up to date on decisions and/or actions that may affect them and the work that they do
• •Ability to link future possibilities to current needs
• •Ability to appreciate inter-dependency among functions, teams, leaders, associates when making a plan
• •Ability to create and continuously adapt future strategy to adjust for change
• •Ability to work at setting the expectations in the school that creative ideas and innovative solutions are valued
• •Ability to communicate internally and externally the challenges and opportunities present when developing new skill sets
• •Ability to do things before being asked to or being forced to by events and proactively address next steps and prepare strategies to overcome obstacles
• •Ability to support the development of tools and processes to identify the skills required to meet school needs and continuously conduct environmental scans identifying new required skills
• •Ability to use tools and processes to establish clarity on each role in the school as they relate to the school's mission/vision/Improvement plan
• •Ability to identify current high potential achievers and high potential talent based on actual performance
• •Ability to acknowledge and respect different perspectives
• •Ability to inspire trust. Possesses high levels of self-confidence and optimism. Models high standards of integrity and ethical behavior
• •Ability to model and support self-discipline and responsibility
• •Ability to demonstrate a willingness to take the risks necessary to build and implement the system's vision and achieve the system's goals
• •Ability to demonstrate effective communications skills, including speaking, listening and writing
• •Ability to enhance student performance, especially in identifying and closing or narrowing the gaps in student achievement
• •Ability to use collaborative skills to lead groups within the school community to realize the vision and accomplish goals
• •Ability to build consensus and commitment among individuals and groups with emphasis on parental involvement
• •Ability to commit to a 'student first' philosophy in all decisions
• •Ability to recognize, honor and celebrate successes
• •Ability to meet schedules and timelines
• •Ability to respond effectively and promptly to issues, and communicate resolutions in a timely manner
• •Ability to work confidentially with discretion
• •Ability to build rapport at all levels of the organization
• •Ability to manage conflicts and differences with management or others in a calm and respectful manner
• •Ability to keep others informed and up to date on decisions and/or actions that may affect them and the work that they do