8th Grade West Clermont Middle School Principal

8th Grade West Clermont Middle School Principal

West Clermont Middle School has recently redesigned its administrative structure in an effort to be even more student-centered and relationship-driven. Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, WCMS will utilize a grade-band principal model with dedicated principals serving 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. This position is for the 8th Grade Principal and will provide leadership and support for approximately 500-600 students and approximately 31 staff within that grade level community. The grade-level structure is designed to strengthen relationships with students, staff, and families while allowing administrators to focus on the unique academic, behavioral, and developmental needs of middle school learners. The 8th Grade Principal will be supported by an Assistant Principal and Dean of Students who will assist with a variety of administrative and student support responsibilities. In addition, the principal will collaborate closely with the 6th and 7th Grade Principals to provide shared leadership, continuity of services, and a unified middle school experience across the WCMS campus. This redesigned structure creates an exciting opportunity for educational leaders who value collaboration, student connection, visibility, and the ability to make a meaningful impact within a team-oriented environment.

A middle school principal will develop systems to promote and sustain student and staff success through the implementation of the district's vision and innovative approaches to enhance the student learning experience and learning outcomes. They will utilize collaborative leadership skills to promote the educational development of each student within a culture of excellence that advances a middle school model. The middle school principal must think in a visionary, global manner and collaborate with various stakeholders to develop school leaders and enhance skills to advance school, district and state objectives.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in the development, revision and evaluation of the curriculum.
• Coordinates the scheduling, assigning and placing of students into appropriate programs in the school.
• Monitors lesson plans to ensure compliance with State and Board of Education standards.
• Is aware of State and Board of Education standards and consistently sees that they are implemented.
• Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board of Education policies and administrative procedures.
• Follows district policy and procedures relative to the use of public funds and property.
• Maintains appropriate records and submits accurate and timely reports to the district central office.
• Responsible for requisitioning supplies, textbooks, instructional equipment and all materials necessary to the operation of the school through the district central office.
• Keeps accurate and up-to-date inventories of supplies and equipment of the school.
• Supervises the maintenance of the physical plant and equipment.
• Sees to it that the school environment is clean and attractive.
• Manages school office functions.
• Plans, organizes and directs implementation of all school activities.
• Makes sound disciplinary judgments related to student problems, enforces the discipline code consistently, and provides due process to students and communicates with families when necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for the attendance, conduct, health and safety, and meaningful learning of staff and students.
• Responsible for the classification, promotion or retention of students within the school in compliance with school district policy and procedure.
• Assists in the selection of staff assigned to the school.
• Supervises and evaluates professional, paraprofessional, administrative and non-certified personnel assigned to the school.
• Develops a trusting climate within the school, which gives support to the staff members and causes them to feel successful and to identify with the school's culture of high expectations for learning.
• Conducts staff meetings to keep members informed of policy changes and new programs and promotes in-service and professional growth of assigned staff personnel.
• Develops and conducts a planned orientation program to introduce new personnel to the school and continues special assistance for them during their beginning year.
• Provides in-service activities and other opportunities for staff development.
• Involves staff in the identification of goals and activities necessary for professional growth.
• Maintains good public relations with the community and utilizes fully the community resources to enrich the learning program.
• Responsibility for and through the use of newsletters, bulletins, informational meetings and the school handbook, informs patrons about school events and policies.
• Encourages teacher and family participation in school related organizations and activities.
• Communicates with members of the administrative staff on appropriate matters.
• Is concerned with the general welfare of the school district.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Superintendent may assign from time to time.

Qualifications to perform this job successfully include the following. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid certificate/license as issued by the Ohio Department of Education; Certificate, Licenses and/or registrations as applicable to position duties and responsibilities and/or as required by the Board of Education.