Principal, Helms Middle School at West Contra Costa Unified School District
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WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
MIDDLE/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Primary Function
Serves as the educational leader and chief executive of the middle/junior high school. Responsible for direction of the instructional program, operation of the school plant, participation in staff and student activities, and for providing leadership in the community.
Directly Responsible to
Appropriate Area Director.
Supervision
Shall supervise and evaluate the activities of certificated and classified staff as assigned.
Major Responsibilities
May be assigned any of the following duties:
1. Provides leadership for the staff in determining goals and objectives and identifying school needs as the basis for developing long and short-range plans for school assignment, and stimulates high levels of performance.
2. Interprets and implements the district and state approved curriculum in accord with individual school needs.
3. Establishes an effective school administrative organization with clear lines of responsibility and with the necessary delegation of authority.
4. Identifies, provides, assigns, and coordinates in-service growth opportunities for personnel within the school.
5. Schedules and assigns certificated personnel.
6. Carries on a continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of the total program with the school.
7. Establishes and maintains standards of good discipline and provides guidance for individual children.
8. Provides for a healthful and safe school environment.
9. Schedules and assigns classified personnel.
10. Provides for the business management of the school as related to equipment, supplies, service, safe operation, and expansion plans.
11. Provides for the health, safety, and welfare of the students.
12. Coordinates all types of specialized services and special programs provided for the school by the central office staff.
13. Allocates and controls school budgets in accord with district policies and procedures.
14. Plans for the most effective use of curriculum materials, instructional supplies, equipment, building facilities, school grounds.
15. Administers the provisions of the collectively bargained contracts.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills:
1. Ability to exhibit the qualities of leadership essential to the successful administration of a middle/junior high school.
2. Ability to work with pupils and adults in a supervisory capacity.
3. Ability to exercise good judgment and tact.
4. Ability to cope with emergency situations.
5. Knowledge of the basic elements of instruction.
6. Knowledge of effective employee supervision and evaluation procedures and techniques.
7. Knowledge of curriculum concepts and materials pertinent to middle/junior high school education.
8. Ability to speak and write effectively.
9. Ability to work effectively with all segments of the educational community and general public.
Education, Training, and Experience:
1. Post graduate work in school administration, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.
2. Successful experience as a classroom teacher.
3. Progressively responsible experience in providing leadership in a school or district setting.
4. Shall hold an appropriate school administration credential.
Approved by the Human Resources Division
Adopted by the Board of Education January 30, 1992
Requirements / Qualifications
Interested applicants must submit an application package on EdJoin.org. Applications must include the following: •Name, address, home phone, message or cell phone, e-mail address, current school site, and assignment •Letter of Interest, outlining qualifications, experience, and training that qualifies the applicant for the position •Current resume •Three (3) letters of recommendation (written within the last two years) •Three (3) additional references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses •Copies of teaching/services and administrative credentials This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list, which will be used to fill any vacancies. A panel will screen submitted applications, and those most qualified will be invited to an interview.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
- Administrative Services Credential
Requirements / Qualifications
Interested applicants must submit an application package on EdJoin.org. Applications must include the following: •Name, address, home phone, message or cell phone, e-mail address, current school site, and assignment •Letter of Interest, outlining qualifications, experience, and training that qualifies the applicant for the position •Current resume •Three (3) letters of recommendation (written within the last two years) •Three (3) additional references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses •Copies of teaching/services and administrative credentials This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list, which will be used to fill any vacancies. A panel will screen submitted applications, and those most qualified will be invited to an interview.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
- Administrative Services Credential
Comments and Other Information
Nondiscrimination Statement:
The West Contra Costa Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net and Section 504: Summer Sigler, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1100, ssigler@wccusd.net.
Declaración de No Discriminación:
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (incluyendo el acoso sexual) o la intimidación en base a las características reales o percibidas de descendencia, color, discapacidad, género, identificación con un género determinado, expresión de pertenencia a un género, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza u origen étnico, además de sexo, orientación sexual o asociación con una persona o grupo de personas con una o más de estas características ya sean reales o percibidas.
Para preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con el personal de la Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Equidad/Coordinadora del Título IX: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net y Sección 504: Summer Sigler, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1100, ssigler@wccusd.net.
Comments and Other Information
Nondiscrimination Statement:
The West Contra Costa Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net and Section 504: Summer Sigler, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1100, ssigler@wccusd.net.
Declaración de No Discriminación:
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (incluyendo el acoso sexual) o la intimidación en base a las características reales o percibidas de descendencia, color, discapacidad, género, identificación con un género determinado, expresión de pertenencia a un género, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza u origen étnico, además de sexo, orientación sexual o asociación con una persona o grupo de personas con una o más de estas características ya sean reales o percibidas.
Para preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con el personal de la Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Equidad/Coordinadora del Título IX: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net y Sección 504: Summer Sigler, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1100, ssigler@wccusd.net.