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PRINCIPAL II - HAMILTON HS 9-12

Employer
Milwaukee Public Schools
Location
Milwaukee, WI, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Administrator, Principal

Job Details


Hamilton High School is the largest comprehensive high school in Milwaukee, preparing their diverse learners for success in high school and beyond. Hamilton strives to provide rigorous classroom instruction daily. All students are prepared to participate in the extensive Advanced Placement offerings as well as Technical Education offerings, JROTC and a variety of electives. Hamilton offers a complete selection of athletics, after school activities, and arts enrichment opportunities. Parents and the community play highly supportive roles in ensuring the success of all students at Hamilton. The ideal candidate for Principal will have knowledge of or training in the Advanced Placement program and have experience is an urban 9-12 school both providing instruction and leading professionals.

BASIC FUNCTION : Supervises, coordinates and manages the activities of the entire building and staff.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provides leadership for the activities supporting the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) educational process to include establishing and maintaining the learning climate, programming of classes to meet student needs, supervising all support services for the school and ensuring proper student conduct and discipline procedures are maintained.
  • Supervises the school’s teaching process, utilizing resources from central office as necessary.
  • Plans, organizes and directs the implementation of all school activities and evaluates them (with assistant principals, if appropriate) in accordance with the policies of the Board of School Directors and/or directives of the superintendent.
  • Initiates, designs and implements programs to meet specific needs of assigned school within guidelines established by administration.
  • Establishes and maintains a favorable relationship with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and to solicit support for school activities. Communicates Board policies and directives from the superintendent to the community. Meets with parents to discuss and resolve student problems.
  • Ensures that all newly assigned staff members are oriented to the building and their various departments and ensures continuing professional development as necessary.
  • Coordinates various support activities to include maintenance and repair of the building and grounds, school nutrition and lunch program, recreation department activities on campus, financial, budgeting and accounting functions, library and/or bookstore functions and clerical activities.
  • Supervises and implements specialized education programs offered at the school.
  • Directs various athletic programs, extra-curricular activities, music and dramatics programs and school sponsored social events.
  • Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual performance according to established policies and Employee Handbook.
  • Attends district meetings as required. Maintains currency in professional field through appropriate literature and attendance at conferences and seminars.
  • Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure staff is updated on MPS policies and new and emerging research.
  • Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Company

Milwaukee Public Schools is the largest school district in Wisconsin and serves about 75,000 students across nearly 160 schools. 

There is a saying, "It takes a village to raise a child.." and at MPS we know that it takes out entire district to create the best learning environment for our students. Join our team where you'll not only grow your career but you will also make a difference in our community!

No matter what your passion is, you'll find a home in Milwaukee Public Schools. View a listing of all our current openings here: https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/Employment/Employment-Opportunities-at-MPS/Job-Openings.htm positions fill quickly and are available citywide. New positions are added frequently. Residency in Milwaukee is not required.

Company info
Website
Telephone
4144758224
Location
5225 W Vliet St. Rm. 124
Milwaukee
WI
53208
US

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