JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Superintendent, administers an intermediate school program and serves as the instructional leader for professional and paraprofessional staff assigned to the site; manages all aspects of school operation, including supervision of all instruction, supervision and evaluation of certificated and classified employees, communication with the school community, supervision of school in-service programs; serves as an active member of the management team; and performs other related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: • Administers, supervises, and coordinates an intermediate school program at assigned site; • Provides for continuous supervision and evaluation of the prescribed instructional program with the stated purpose of improving learning for all students; • Provides orientation and in-service training for professional and paraprofessional staff; • Interprets school programs to the community and directs and supervises both certificated and classified personnel assigned to the site; • During school hours, ensures the health, safety, welfare, and morale of all personnel, both pupils and employees; • Consults with pupils, parents, and teachers in regard to pupil progress, welfare, discipline and attendance; • Coordinates the essential auxiliary services, such as health, recreation and maintenance • Participates in the development of annual budget requirements; • Implements the district’s comprehensive evaluation program for certificated employees and for the evaluation of paraprofessional personnel; • Provides assistance in the recruitment and selection of professional and paraprofessional personnel; • Maintains a proper school environment for students and employees; • Performs related duties as required. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Must possess and maintain a valid California Administrative Credential authorizing service as a principal at the intermediate school level; • Must have five (5) years of successful teaching experience, including at least two (2) years of experience in a school leadership role. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: • A Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, in a closely related field; • Knowledge of research findings and recent trends in the education of intermediate school pupils; • Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships within the community with lay and professional individuals and groups, and with parents; • Ability to work effectively with professional and paraprofessional personnel; • Ability to effectively manage school site budgets • Training and/or experience in providing educational opportunities for gifted as well as disadvantaged pupils;