Principal

Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
5/26/2026

Location:
Clifton Ridge Middle School

Date Available:
07/01/2026
Jones County School System

Position Title: Principal - Middle School

School: Clifton Ridge Middle School

Reports To: Superintendent of Schools

Terms of Employment: 230-day contract. State salary schedule plus local supplement

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, to provide leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of Clifton Ridge Middle School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable laws. Provide leadership in program development and improvement across academics, athletics, and extra-curriculars, as well as professional facility/staff development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school programs consistent with district goals and objectives.
• Leverages a Professional Learning Community (PLC) Framework to drive effective data-driven decision-making for school accountability and improved outcomes.
• Supports systems thinking to drive culture to encourage actions which lead to better outcomes for continuous improvement cycles.
• Provides a visible and supportive leadership presence.
• Galvanizes teams of teachers to support a shared vision with an unwavering commitment to a defined standard of excellence from a school accountability lens.
• Holds instructional leaders to a high standard of accountability in support of a positive and safe learning environment, a collaborative culture, a focus on learning, and attention to results.
• Engages consistently and effectively with a range of stakeholders including, but not limited to, families, community organizations, business partners, and law enforcement.
• Leverages a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and maintains a focus on gifted/enrichment pathways to ensure that the individualized needs of students are met.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
• Ensures that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to engage in action research with implementation of new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all student activities, attendance and records as required by law.
• Coordinates the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
• Coordinates with the central office in recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
• Organizes and conducts efficient and effective meetings with teachers for continuing development of instructional techniques and effective data-driven decision making.
• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
• Organizes and manages the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of efficient and effective, standards-aligned and data-driven planning processes.
• Knowledge of evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Knowledge of how to coach teachers to employ evidence-based teaching strategies with consideration to PLC Question 3: What do we do when students do not learn?
• Knowledge of how to coach teachers to employ evidence-based teaching strategies with consideration to PLC Question 4: What do we do when students are already proficient to enrich learning?
• Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of effective coaching cycles and how to provide meaningful, useable feedback to both leaders and teachers.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems/dashboards, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to develop and implement projects with and without direction.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to effectively manage time to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in action research tied to leadership, teaching, performance, and professional growth - and adjust appropriately.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others in the course of work.

* This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Qualifications Profile

• Bachelor's and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Educational Administration and Supervision or related field.
• Possess or be eligible for Georgia Certificate in Educational Leadership Tier II.
• Experience: 5 years in K-12 school programs; school assistant principal experience preferred.
• Extensive successful teaching experience at the K-12 level, preferably in more than one subject area and grade level.
• Successful administrative experience at the middle school level preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Selection Procedure


Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of qualified applicants is established. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on our application status.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with district procedures and expectations for administrative staff.