Head of Middle School

1 month ago


New Berlin, Wisconsin, United States Worcester Preparatory School Full time

Job Title:
Head of Middle School

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports to:
Head of School

Department:
Middle School

Posted Date:
June 2024

SUMMARY
The Head of Middle School is responsible for the Middle School program including curriculum development,
evaluation and selection of texts and materials, support supervision of Middle School faculty and staff, and
implementation of the student discipline program. The Head of Middle School monitors the academic and
social progress of students while developing and implementing appropriate intervention strategies.

PRIMARY DUTIES

  • Support faculty members within the development and delivery of curriculum, including monitoring
student behavior, motivation, and learning challenges.

  • Assist in the development and implementation of school and personnel policies.
  • Manage day-to-day Middle School operations including schedule, class assignments, lockers, and other
needs/duties as necessary.

  • Supervise and enforce discipline procedures and intervention strategies.
  • Promote positive school-parent, school-student, and community-wide relationships.
  • Supervise and evaluate classroom instruction.
  • Manage student standardized testing procedures and schedule.
  • Work closely with the Director of Student Life to create opportunities for engagement.
  • Organize and direct Middle School lunchroom and hallway supervision.
  • Assist in the organization and supervision of school activities, and attend Middle School athletics,
dances, performances, competitions, etc.

  • Organize conferences with parents, students, and faculty.
  • Work with the Director of Enrollment and Finance regarding new student prospects, including
evaluation and admittance of candidates.

  • Coordinate orientation of new Middle School students and faculty.
  • Participate as a part of the Administrative team with schedule preparation and planning for Middle
School, including planning in-service workshop and professional development.

  • Assist with Advisory planning and scheduling.
  • In partnership with faculty and the Administrative team, develop and maintain school calendars.

Page 1 Job Description:
Head of Middle School
Worcester Preparatory School Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree or higher, preferably in administration/supervision/curriculum.
Minimum of 5 years teaching experience, preferably in independent school education.
Knowledge of educational technology.
Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with students, staff, parents, and the community.
Great organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, multi-task with equal priority and anticipate work.
Ability to respond to sensitive matters and/or situations with discretion, tact, and confidentiality.
Excellent written and oral communications.
Self-motivation.
Analytical skills and aptitude for problem solving.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Business casual environment.
  • High volume environment where personal accountability is encouraged and reinforced.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, focus
vision, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally
required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee may occasionally
lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

OTHER
Employee must be legally qualified to work in the United States. Employee must pass a background check
conducted by a neutral third party. References will be contacted and all information provided will be verified.
Nothing in this job description restricts Worcester Preparatory School's right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time.

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