Job Description
Middle School Principal Job Description
The successful candidate will provide the leadership and management necessary to administer and supervise all programs, policies and activities of REACH Academy Charter Middle School and to ensure high quality educational experiences and services for the scholars in a safe and enriching environment. The successful candidate will also model the mission of REACH Academy Charter Middle School.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge and understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of REACH Academy Charter Middle School.
- Knowledge of and ability to implement rules and procedures for programs, services and discipline.
- Knowledge of and ability to use word processing, database and spreadsheet applications.
- Knowledge of current educational trends and research.
- Skill in human interaction and conflict resolution.
- Ability to read, interpret, follow and enforce the Code of Ethics, Board of Trustees policies and other state and federal laws.
- Ability to use effective interview techniques, coaching procedures and evaluation procedures.
- Ability to use effective public speaking skills, group dynamics and interaction and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain a sensitivity to multicultural issues.
- Ability to perceive the impact of a decision on other components of the organization.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize activities related to assignment.
- Ability to analyze, interpret and use data in decision-making.
- Ability to tolerate highly stressful situations.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Advocates for the scholars, staff, and school, (e.g. responsive to parents and community, creates a welcoming climate and culture, markets school programs, promotes and emphasizes support for parental involvement) for the purpose of encouraging and promoting community involvement and outreach.
- Composes a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports, scholar activities, correspondence, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
- Delegates responsibility for a variety of administrative functions to other personnel for the purpose of managing the workload more efficiently.
- Directs curriculum and instruction on campus (e.g. enforces grade level standards, provides opportunities for enrichment and intervention, encourages differentiated instruction for all scholars, creates and supports learning communities, sets high expectations, educational leader, continuous improvement mindset) for the purpose of increasing scholar achievement.
- Evaluates assigned personnel for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved, compliance with job descriptions is obtained, and performance is maximized.
- Facilitates communication (oral and written) between personnel, scholars and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
- Implements policies, procedures and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
- Instructional Leader for the Middle School Location (e.g. responsible for scholar achievement, focused conversations with teachers, daily classroom visits, shares and models effective teaching strategies, confronts classroom mediocrity, has high expectations, provides structure, strong disciplinarian, creates and maintains positive school climate (orderly), drive to move school forward, and includes all staff in the team effort in promoting scholar achievement)
- Model for all staff (e.g. develops personal growth plans for self and all staff, ensures quality staff development at school site, creates and supports learning communities, uses and models use of technology, models behaviors of a lifelong learner) for the purpose of creating an environment where staff and scholars are successful.
- Presents information (e.g. budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, school improvement plan, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
- Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
- Promotes use of assessment data (e.g. monitors scholars progress, conducts and uses assessment data to guide instruction, uses academic support systems) for the purpose of increasing scholar achievement.
- Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Head of School.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree from an accredited educational institution required;
- Valid SBL/SDL from New York State preferred;
- Valid New York State teaching certification or valid teaching certification from other state is required;
- Minimum of five (5) years successful classroom teaching experience required;
- Minimum of 3 years as either a principal or assistant principal in a middle school setting or equivalent role is required;
- Satisfactory NYS fingerprinting background check
SALARY (12- month position)
$110,000 -$130,000 based upon experience
REACH believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status, or any other class protected under federal, state or local laws.
Job Attachment Salary: From 110000.00
Salary: To 130000.00
Salary Competitive Y
Position Status Full time
Start Date 05/01/2026
Contact Person's Name Amie Caster
Contact Person's Title Director of Operations
Contact Person's Phone 7162481485
Contact Person's Email acaster@reachacademycharter.org
Job Tags
Full time, Local area