Middle School Principal - Riverview Middle School

PLEASE READ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW

POSITION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Five years of successful teaching experience including four years of school site administrative and supervisory responsibility

Training:

Equivalent to a Masters Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education education administration social work or an education related field. Bilingual oral and written (Spanish) preferred but is not required.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California Teaching or other related Credential.

Valid California Administrative Credential.

Valid California Class C drivers license.

Please upload the following documents to your application in the additional uploads section of application.

Incomplete applications and those not meeting the minimum requirements will not be processed:

1. Copy of Valid California Teaching Credential
2. Copy of Valid Administrative Services Credential
3. Letter of Introduction
4. Resume
5. Three Letters of Reference (no older than 2 years old with one of these letters being from a recent immediate supervisor) )

Currently we have one open position at Riverview Middle School which sits in Rio Vista CA. We are located 12 miles from Antioch 20 miles from Fairfield 21 miles from Dixon 23 miles from Lodi and Galt 24 miles from Elk Grove 29 miles from Vacaville.

Work Schedule:

204 days a year

Monday Friday

Administrative Salary Schedule

$113197.00 $147699.00

Annual Stipends given for the following if held:

Masters $1000.00

Doctorate $1000.00

Placement dependent on verifiable years of Administrative experience in U.S. Public Education

Benefits up to $1500.00 monthly towards the purchase of District sponsored benefits.

MISSION STATEMENT

River Delta is a K12 district with an enrollment of 1880. The District has 8 small schools: (4) K6 elementary schools; (2) middle schools; and (2) high schools serving the communities of Clarksburg Hood Courtland Walnut Grove Ryde Locke Isleton Rio Vista Birds Landing and Collinsville.

The River Delta Unified School District sits in three counties Sacramento Solano and Yolo. Although it is a tricounty district it is served by the Sacramento County Office of Education.
River Delta Unified School District is committed to providing a quality education for all students and has high standards and expectations for students success in school. We are committed to ensuring that our students meet these standards and that our clients expectations for educational excellence are not compromised. The District continually improves and expands its curriculum by implementing new programs and broadening the instructional strategies used in the classroom.

Staff development opportunities are provided encouraged and promoted. Strategic Schooling is ongoing in all our school sites and Common Core training and coaching is the top priority for the district currently. In addition the District provides opportunities for staff to participate in ongoing inservices in all curriculum areas. The district encourages advancement on the salary schedule for advanced classes taken to improve instruction in areas agreed upon by the teacher principal and Superintendent.

SECONDARY PRINCIPAL

DEFINITION

To serve as instructional leader and chief executive of the school; to assume responsibility for the administration of school and districtinitiated programs involving curriculum budget operations guidance student and staff; to coordinate assigned activities with other school sites the District Office and the community; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Superintendent.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Superintendent.

Exercises direct supervision over certified and classified employees.

DUTIES

Essential Functions:

1. Analyze data to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
2. Assume responsibility for administering directing and managing school and districtinitiated programs involving curriculum budget operations guidance students and staff.
3. Mange the development and implementation of goals objectives policies and priorities of the school.
4. Establish within District policy appropriate services and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
5. Participate in the development and implementation of the districtapproved curriculum programs; provide assign and coordinate inservice training for staff to ensure uniform implementation.
6. Select train motivate and evaluate personnel; work with employees to correct work related deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
7. Plan manage and supervise school business operations; administer budget within the district guidelines policies and procedures; monitor and approved expenditures.
8. Develop and administer school plans and organizational procedures including student staff parent and community activities and discipline procedures.
9. Promote a healthy and safe student learning environment.
10. Ensure compliance with established District policies and procedures.
11. Plan coordinate and evaluate the total program of pupil services including guidance and counseling; participate in a variety of meetings monitoring student academics and behaviors including IEP Student Study Teams and 504s.
12. Provide direction and lead staff in the development of a compliant Master Schedule and meet all timelines set forth by the district as it relates to the Master Schedule.
13. Oversee and direct the use of curriculum materials instructional supplies equipment building facilities school grounds and community resources; review and approve/deny request use of school facilities.
14. Represent the school to the District Office outside agencies and the community; maintain effective community relations through frequent and effective public relations campaigns.
15. Maintain effective communication with parents; provide information of new policies and procedures in the District.
16. May assume responsibility for a special program research and coordinate program activities.
17. Oversee extracurricular activities.
18. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in school curriculum and education administration.
19. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints from parents and the general community.
20. Meet with parents review student progress of behavior problems as appropriate maintain high standard of student conduct and enforce discipline as necessary according to education code.
21. Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned.
22. Assure the health safety and welfare of students.
23. Prepare and maintain a variety of District County State and federally mandated records and reports regarding student attendance discipline cumulative records and academic achievement.
24. Confer with students parents teachers law enforcement officers and representatives of social welfare agencies to resolve individual pupil academic mental social and behavioral problems.
25. Serve as a supportive representative of the District Admin Team for all District decisions policies procedures protocols.

Marginal Functions:

Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Operations services and activities of a public school.

Principles theories practices methods and techniques used in curriculum development and classroom instruction.

Classroom procedures which promote appropriate student conduct and motivation for student learning.

Child guidance principles and practices.

School improvement goals objectives and programs.

State academic report requirements applicable to the school site.

Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of schoolage students.

Standardized student testing requirements.

Standard and alternative learning theories.

Instructional standards and faculty requirements.

School law administration applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws codes and regulations under federal state and local.

Management skills to analyze programs policies and operational needs.

Principles and practices of program development and administration.

Principles and practices of budget administration and monitoring.

Principles and practices of supervision training and performance evaluation.

Board and District policies procedures and regulations.

Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.

Research methods and report writing techniques.

Oral and written communication skills.

Maintain confidentiality.

Basic computer operation and student information systems.

Ability to:

Admire and support youth even through adversity.

Plan organize direct and coordinate the work of certificated and classified staff.

Select supervise train and evaluate staff.

Delegate authority and responsibility.

Lead and direct the operations services and activities of the assigned school.

Identify and respond to community and District issues concerns and needs.

Develop and administer District and school goals objectives and procedures.

Prepare clear and concise reports.

Administer and monitor school budgets.

Analyze problems identify alternative solutions project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Research analyze and evaluate new instructional methods and techniques.

Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Maintain effective audiovisual discrimination and perception needed for successful job performance.

Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

Read interpret apply and explain rules regulations policies and procedures.

Maintain consistent punctual and regular attendance.

Maintaining emotional stability and selfcontrol under pressure challenge or adversity.

Present self as a positive representative of the school district.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Five years of successful teaching experience including four years of school site administrative and supervisory responsibility.

Training:

Equivalent to a Masters Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education education administration social work or an education related field. Bilingual oral and written (Spanish) preferred but is not required.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California Teaching or other related Credential.

Valid California Administrative Credential.

Valid California Class C drivers license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environmental Conditions:

Office and school environment.

Constant interruptions.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Physical Conditions:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sustained posture in a seated and in a standing position for extended periods of time.

Hear and speak to exchange information and make presentations.

Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Bend at the waist kneel or crouch.

See to monitor students and read a variety of materials.

Requirements / Qualifications
Key Requirements:

Bachelors degree required Minimum
CA Credential: Multiple Subject or Single Subject
CA Credential: Administrative
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish

Must attach the following documents to your application to be considered:

• Credential Copy (Proof of Appropriate & Valid California Teaching Credential (printout from the CTCs website w/ authorization description)
  
• Valid Admin Credential
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters of recommendations signed and dated within the past three (2) years (with one of these letters being from a recent immediate supervisor)

• English Learner Authorization
• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

River Delta is a K12 district with an enrollment of 1880. The District has 8 small schools: (4) K6 elementary schools; (2) middle schools; and (2) high schools serving the communities of Clarksburg Hood Courtland Walnut Grove Ryde Locke Isleton Rio Vista Birds Landing and Collinsville.

The River Delta Unifed School District sits in three counties Sacramento Solano and Yolo. Although it is a tricounty district it is served by the Sacramento County Office of Education.
River Delta Unified School District is committed to providing a quality education for all students and has high standards and expectations for students success in school. We are committed to ensuring that our students meet these standards and that our clients expectations for educational excellence are not compromised. The District continually improves and expands its curriculum by implementing new programs and broadening the instructional strategies used in the classroom.

Staff development opportunities are provided encouraged and promoted. Strategic Schooling is ongoing in all our school sites and Common Core training and coaching is the top priority for the district currently. In addition the District provides opportunities for staff to participate in ongoing inservices in all curriculum areas. The district encourages advancement on the salary schedule for advanced classes taken to improve instruction in areas agreed upon by the teacher principal and Superintendent.