ORANGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MANAGEMENT TEAM MIDDLE SCHOOL EL RANCHO CHARTER SCHOOL DEFINITION Under general direction, to assist in the administration of a middle level school facility; to plan, develop, organize, coordinate and supervise the student attendance, behavior management and extra-curricular activity programs; to assist in the planning, development and implementation of site, instructional and operational goals and objectives and in the evaluation of the effectiveness of educational programs and personnel performance; and to do other related functions as directed. This position is directly responsible to the principal of the school. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This position classification requires subject matter expertise in educational programs, counseling and curriculum and instruction strategies. Directly related administrative experience is necessary to assure success in a middle school leadership role. The job requires the ability to analyze and offer alternative problem solutions. Decisions are made by the incumbent that have a critical impact on the goals, organization and administration of educational programs and services of the school. The position classification has second-level supervisory responsibility for the planning, assigning, reviewing and evaluating the quality and quantity of work of professionals, technical and clerical employees. Frequently meets with teachers and other educational personnel to influence, motivate and monitor the result objectives of the school operation. This is a sedentary position classification and performs light work that involves lifting, up to fifty (50) pounds and sitting a portion of the time, but does require walking and standing for extended periods. This position requires perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, working with educational materials and objects and providing oral information and direction. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES • Assists in the planning, development, organization, coordination and supervision of instructional programs and activities, which includes curriculum development, program and activity development, and design and delivery processes and in the development of implementation strategies. • Advises, counsels and assists instructional, support and ancillary personnel in problem solving activities pertaining to student behavior management, shaping and control problems, and in the determination of alternative problem solutions. MANAGEMENT TEAM MIDDLE SCHOOL, EL RANCHO Page 2 • Supervises the counseling and guidance program including testing, records and Child Study Team. • Performs need assessments, feasibility planning and a variety of other research and development functions and activities as assigned. • Reviews, inspects, audits and evaluates student attendance processes and procedures and as necessary recommends revisions to the process to ensure an effective and efficient operational mode. • Assists in the planning, organization and development of a master program schedule and calendar. • May register, design a program and develop individual student instructional schedules. • May perform a variety of guidance related activities, including educational and social counseling and the conduct of standard and criterion referenced placement aptitude tests. • Plans, organizes and coordinates the campus supervision, activity and control programs. • May assist in the planning, organization and coordination of an instructional support program, including pupil services instructional materials development, storage and retrieval systems and a variety of other related activities. • Assists in the planning, organization and conduct of a comprehensive student body activity program, including co-curricular activities, budget planning and expenditure control and student government functions and activities. • Serves as a liaison to safety and youth service agencies in resolving student management and control problems, and student attendance and welfare problems. • Assists in the site budget planning and expenditure control process. • Reviews, audits and evaluates instructional and non-instructional personnel performance and provides technical performance evaluation input. • May assist in the planning, development and organization of District and site advisory committees and groups. • Assists in development and implementation of staff motivational strategies. • Assists in implementation, monitoring and administration of policies, rules and regulations and negotiated employee agreements. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: • Principles, methods, strategies, goals and objectives of public education; • Philosophical, educational, fiscal and legal aspects of public education; • Procedures, methods, techniques and strategies pertaining to the administration of an intermediate level school operation; • Curriculum, instruction and pupil service trends, strategies and techniques; MANAGEMENT TEAM, MIDDLE SCHOOL, EL RANCHO Page 3 • Student activity, behavior management and campus supervision and control methods, procedures and techniques; • Program and activity audit and evaluation strategies and procedures: • Methods, procedures and strategies of the supervision of instructional and a variety of student body related activities and programs; • Computer programs. Ability to: • Effectively plan, organize and coordinate the management functions and activities of a middle school operation; • Demonstrate a positive instructional leadership model; • Effectively analyze problems, issues and concerns, and formulate appropriate alternative solutions; • Communicate effectively in oral and written form; • Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls; • Establish and maintain effective organizational, public and community relationships; • Operate computers. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be: Experience: Five years of successful educational experience, Education: Master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university in educational administration, instructional technology, or a closely related field. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Certification: Possession of a valid California credential authorizing service as an assistant principal at the middle school level. License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Condition of Employment: Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier. Salary Range: Leadership Range 99 4/08