This practice Middle School Principal job interview is from an actual civil service interview. 

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Job Description

The position is responsible for the administration and supervision of a middle school.

Duties:

• Develop and maintain an effective educational program consistent with State and Federal guidelines and the philosophy, policies and goals of the School Board; meeting and conferring with students, parents, faculty and staff.

• Plan, organize and direct implementation of all school activities.

• Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school; provide for the efficient conduct of school instruction and business.

• Initiate, design and implement programs to meet specific needs of the school; direct and monitor the development of the school’s instructional program.

• Prepare or supervise the preparation of reports, records, lists and all other required information and data.

• Coordinate and work with the central administrative staff on school problems.

• Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and regulations by the school’s staff and students; interprets and enforces school division’s policies and regulations.

• Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to School Board policy and the due process rights of students.

• Attend special events held to recognize student achievement; attend school sponsored activities, functions and athletic events.

• Maintain and control the various local funds generated by student activities.

• Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students.

• Supervise all professional, paraprofessional, administrative and non-professional personnel assigned to the school.

• Supervise and evaluate all activities and programs that are outgrowths of the school’s curriculum.

• Perform related work as required.

Practice Middle School Principal Job Interview

• Tell us about your background and experiences that have prepared you for the middle school principal position and why you have applied.
• Describe your leadership style. What qualities would you bring to this middle school?
• Tell us about what you see as the significant trends in middle school education.
• Tell us about an important instructional change you have made as a leader.
• What do you want to see when you drop into a classroom to observe?
• How would you use technology to improve student performance?
• Tell us about your involvement with the PTA.
• How do you handle employee discipline?
• What is the difference between formative assessment and summative assessment?  How do you help teachers in this area?
• What interventions have you done or would do to assist at-risk students?
• What experience do you have with Title I funds?
• Is there anything you’d like to add?