Middle School Director

The Middle School Director serves as the school's instructional and administrative leader, responsible for fostering a positive learning environment, ensuring the academic success of all students, and overseeing daily operations. This role requires awareness of current trends and challenges in middle school education and an understanding of effective strategies for creating an inclusive and equitable school environment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

Instructional Leadership:

• Develop and implement school-wide educational goals and programs aligned with state standards and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Support teachers with instructional strategies, curriculum development, and professional growth.
• Analyze student performance data to identify areas of improvement and implement action plans to address them.
• Promote the use of innovative technologies and instructional practices to enhance learning.

Administrative Management:

• Oversee daily school operations, including scheduling, facilities management, and resource allocation.
• Manage and monitor the school budget to ensure effective use of resources.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop and enforce school policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
• Supervise and evaluate school staff, including teachers, support staff, and volunteers.

Student Support:

• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive school environment.
• Address the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students.
• Collaborate with staff to implement interventions for at-risk students.
• Foster strong relationships with students to promote their success and well-being.

Family and Community Engagement:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with families and the community.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders through newsletters, meetings, and events.
• Encourage parent involvement in school activities and decision-making.
• Partner with community organizations to support school initiatives and student needs.

Staff Development:

• Recruit, hire, and retain highly qualified staff.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and professional development opportunities for teachers and staff.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to align goals and address concerns.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience, preferably at the middle school level.
• Prior administrative or leadership experience is strongly preferred.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid administrative or principal certification as required by the state.
• Possession of an Administrative Services Credential from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Deep understanding of adolescent development and its impact on learning and behavior.
• Knowledge of middle school curriculum standards, instructional methodologies, and assessment practices.
• Familiarity with state and federal education laws, including special education and student support services.
• Awareness of current trends and challenges in middle school education.
• Proficiency in data analysis to inform instructional decision-making.
• Understanding of effective strategies for creating an inclusive and equitable school environment.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of current educational trends, curriculum design, and best practices.
• Ability to foster a positive and collaborative school culture.
• Proficiency in using technology for administrative and instructional purposes.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, twist, turn, bend, walk, talk, hear, and reach with hands
• Regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment 
  
• Regularly required to see and observe students, walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, and hear and speak to exchange information
  
• Regularly required to possess dexterity of hand and fingers, kneel, bend at the waist, sit on the floor, climb stairs and reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to perform assigned duties; lift light objects 
• Regularly required to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in indoor and outdoor classrooms

• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. 
  
• Duties are normally performed in a school, classroom, playground and/or other outdoor settings
• Duties may be performed in seasonal heat, sun, and cold
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate 
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

BENEFITS: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan 
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off 
• School's First Credit Union Membership
• Before and after school childcare 

Work Hours; 7:30 am- 4:00 pm

Employment Type; Full-time, exempt

Length of Work Year: TBD

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Community Roots Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.