<p>Principal JobID: 1171</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Administration/Principal</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>5/9/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Fred Thomas Middle School</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>05/18/2025</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>GENERAL INFORMATION:</p> <p>Middle School Principal</p> <p>Fred Thomas Middle School</p> <p>Reports to: Supervisor of Secondary Education</p> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Must have Master's Degree in School Leadership, Administration or Instruction </li><li>Must have at least 5 years of administrative experience at the middle school level </li><li>Must be eligible for certification as a Principal in the State of Delaware </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>School Principal experience </li><li>Training in the DTGSS and DPAS II systems </li></ul> <p>General Description: The Principal will provide leadership and administration which will motivate instructional and support personnel to strive for superior performance so as to provide the best possible opportunities for student growth and development. The principal will sustain Cape Henlopen School District's mission, vision, and promise as it aligns to the Instructional Model and Strategic Plan.</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Develops, implements and monitors the school improvement plan to improve student learning and progress in all areas. </li><li>Ensures continuous improvement for all learners through high expectations, results-focus, and strong data-based decision-making skills. </li><li>Uses a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support approach to advance student achievement and meet the needs of all learners in all areas of the school day, including but not limited to behavior, academics, and attendance. </li><li>Supports teachers and students to enhance teaching and learning in a personalized learning environment. </li><li>Utilizes student achievement data, and methods to increase student performance through collaboration with school, district, and community resources and supports. </li><li>Serves as the administrative head of the school and maintains responsibility for coordination of the total resources of the school including personnel, financial, and facility. </li><li>Monitors, supports, evaluates, retains, and ensures high quality performance of teachers and staff who implement the vision and promise of the school and district. </li><li>Works cooperatively with district level staff to ensure the school functions at a high level of success. </li><li>Support Equity Initiatives of the District. </li><li>Assigns all professional staff within the building in accordance with their certification and competency. </li><li>Supports a strong, positive school culture and climate focused on student social/emotional growth and development matched with high expectations. </li><li>Creates, develops, and sustains relationships that result in active student engagement in the learning process. </li><li>Communicates and engages all stakeholders in the educational objectives of the school and encourages their participation in efforts to improve the school program. </li><li>Maintains a positive and culturally responsive climate that provides students with equitable opportunities to learn from a highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. </li><li>Ensures that all policies of the Cape Henlopen Board of Education and adherence to all local, state, and federal requirements are met. </li><li>Maintains a positive professional climate where personal and professional standards and conduct enhance the image of the school and the education profession. </li><li>Consults with teachers, students, parents, and other parts of the school community on a regular basis in order to attain a high level of communication and collaboration. This includes participation in Parent Teacher Organization and other family/community events. </li><li>Possesses a strong passion for Spanish Immersion Programs and will continue to support the development of the Immersion Program. Experience in dual-language immersion is a plus. Attendance at state and district professional learning is expected. </li></ul> <p>Professional Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Able to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships. </li><li>Willingness to accept guidance and suggestions. </li><li>Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. </li><li>Able to work independently and exercise initiative. </li><li>Able to maintain confidentiality. </li><li>Willingness to continue professional growth and development. </li><li>Able to work with other cultures represented in the community </li></ul> <p>Competencies: Success in this position requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Knowledge</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with the Delaware Performance Appraisal System (DPAS-II) and DTGSS and the ability to complete evaluations for Professional and Support Staff.</p> </li><li> <p>Understanding of Equity initiatives & resources that promote a culture of diversity and inclusion embracing differences as a strategic opportunity towards leading the District's efforts to build a culture of equality and embodiment for all students, families, employees and the community.</p> </li><li> <p>Must possess a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Special Education, 504, and School Law.</p> </li><li> <p>Advocate for district adopted curriculum, philosophies and programs.</p> </li><li> <p>Must be aware of relevant policies and procedures mandated by the State of DE, including but not limited to Comprehensive School Safety Program and Delaware Emergency Management Agency that promotes a safe school environment and includes training in areas such as; The RAVE Panic App, Navigate360, School Emergency Plans, Suicide Response, Child Abuse Prevention, Criminal Youth Gang, Teen Dating Violence, School Bullying Prevention, & Safe Positive Approach to Behavior.</p> </li><li> <p>Must have experience and a working knowledge of data management systems in addition to Google Docs to monitor and track student data related to school discipline and climate.</p> </li><li> <p>Skills</p> </li><li> <p>Active listening -Giving full attention to what others are saying and taking the time to understand what is being said.</p> </li><li> <p>Social perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordination & Flexibility Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions, and an openness to accepting new assignments and duties.</p> </li><li> <p>Communicating - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person</p> </li><li> <p>Abilities</p> </li><li> <p>Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with students and staff, and maintaining them over time.</p> </li><li> <p>Oral comprehension Able to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.</p> </li><li> <p>Oral expression Able to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will</p> </li></ul> <p>The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies that may be required.</p> <p>Current employees must submit an internal application through Recruiting & Hiring by May 18, 2025. When applying online you must:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Apply for the desired vacancy.</p> </li><li> <p>You are encouraged to upload a current letter of interest for the position you are applying.</p> </li><li> <p>Submit your application. Your application is not submitted until you click the submit button and get verification.</p> </li></ol> <p>The Cape Henlopen School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements.</p> <p>A satisfactory Criminal Background Check, DE Child Protection Registry, and TB test are required for all new employees.</p> <p>The Cape Henlopen School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. (El Distrito Escolar Cape Henlopen ofrece oportunidades iguales de empleo y sin discriminación de raza, color, credo, religión, género (incluyendo embarazo, parto y sus condiciones médicas), nacionalidad, ciudadania o ascendencia, edad, discapacidad, estado civil, servicio military(veterano), información genética, orientación sexual, o identidad de género, en contra de víctimas de violencia doméstica, ofensas sexuales, acecho, o bajo cualquier otra categoria protegida por la ley local, estatal, y federal.) Ned Gladfelter, Employee/Student Compliance Officer: OCR/Title IX/504 Office of Human Resources; LouAnn Hudson, Student 504 Compliance Officer, 1270 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.</p>