Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• To maintain congruency between KCD’s board-approved mission statement and all activities of that division.

• To act as the educational leader of the Middle School and be responsible for its day-to-day operation; to direct the activities of the members of the school instructional and, in conjunction with the business manager, the non-instructional staff in the performance of their duties.

• To function as the chief articulator of the middle school’s programs, expectations, behavioral guidelines, and other information necessary to ensure that all constituencies are fully informed consistent with their individual roles.

• To observe, supervise, and help evaluate the faculty in the development and implementation of curriculum; to supervise the teaching process and to review and evaluate the academic programs.

• To participate in the Curriculum Committee in the articulation of the school mission, school goals, department goals, course objectives, materials, methods, and means of assessment.

• To provide an orderly, controlled environment in which learning can take place and a school climate that is supportive and reflects high morale.

• To be aware of the educational, physical, social, and psychological needs of the members of our school community and to develop plans for meeting these needs.

• To work in conjunction with the dean of studies to help direct the activities of the department chairs, the sponsors of various student organizations and activities, and faculty committees.

• To maintain the educational standards established by any agency that examines and accredits the school.

• To make recommendations to the head of school regarding the hiring, retention, and assignment of faculty.

• To establish programs for the orientation of new teachers, in-service training of all teachers, and the evaluation of classroom teachers; to ensure that teachers are familiar with and adhere to school policies in all areas of school operation.

• To strive for unity, harmony, and cooperation through tact, helpfulness, respect, and a recognition of individual differences and the special abilities and strengths of each teacher.

• To conduct regular meetings with faculty that will deal both with routine school matters and with the stimulating exchange of ideas on issues of educational/philosophical interest and concern.

• To oversee the coordination of the co-curricular and extra-curricular activity programs of the school; to assist in the planning and the presentation of school assemblies and programs; to assist in maintaining a comprehensive calendar of school events; to keep the entire school community informed of various school programs and activities.

• To provide for the academic guidance of students; to maintain complete academic records on all students; to oversee the grading and the reporting of standards and methods used by teachers in measuring student achievement.

• To be responsible for establishing guidelines for proper student conduct and dress; to maintain student discipline consonant with school policies; to monitor students’ adherence to established school rules; to maintain accurate records of student attendance and citizenship.

• To be a visible presence in all areas of the school; to work toward a resolution of all problems, both routine and unique, as they arise; to keep the head of school informed of the general programs, activities, and problems of the school.

• To prepare a master school class schedule and to assign teachers and students to classes and other obligations.

• To serve as a consultant to teachers in matters of classroom management, teaching methods, and general school procedures.

• To assist in the admission process for the testing, interviewing, and evaluating of applicants for enrollment.

• To perform other duties as assigned by the head of school.

• To support the school and its leadership.