The successful applicant will have a proven track record in Middle School Administration initiatives. The Principal of Kelly Mill Middle School provides leadership for school staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive educational program that is administered in accordance with all applicable laws and school board policies, administrative rules, and regulations.
This position is for the 2025-2026 school year and closes on March 7, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
Fosters the success of all students by facilitating the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of a shared vision of learning that reflects excellence.
Develops, implements, and evaluates clear and effective procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with its philosophy, mission, values and goals.
Ensures a safe and orderly climate and effective building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures.
Establishes a professional rapport with students and staff that fosters their respect.
Displays and maintains the highest standards for ethical and professional behavior while working with students, parents, school personnel, community members, and other parties.
Serves as a role model for others, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the education profession.
Prepares a school budget under the direction of the district office and keeps accurate records related to the school’s receipt and disbursement of fiscal resources. Prepares and submits the school's budgetary requests and monitors the expenditure of funds.
Selects, inducts, supports, evaluates, and retains high quality instructional and support staff. Makes recommendations regarding the assignment, promotion, transfer and dismissal of assigned personnel. Develops procedures for evaluating and counseling staff members regarding individual and group performance.
Utilizes various data including, but not limited to achievement scores, grades, formal assessment results, summative assessment results, student discipline reports, perception surveys, etc. to create a school-wide approach to raising achievement and creating a positive school climate. Promotes the development of specific, measurable goals for student achievement.
This position reports to the Executive Director of Secondary Schools.
Master's degree or higher in Education Administration with at least three years of experience as a Principal or an Assistant Principal at the middle or secondary level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a valid South Carolina Tier 1 Principal (or Principal) certificate and certification in a content area appropriate for the grade levels of the position.
Richland School District Two is located in Richland County in Columbia, South Carolina, the state’s capital. With over 28,000 students and average yearly growth of 400, it is one of the largest and fastest-growing public school districts in South Carolina. Our District leads the state in the number of National Board Certified Teachers who have earned this distinction.
Richland School District Two is the fifth largest school district in the state. We serve more than 28,000 pre-K through 12th grade students in forty-one schools and centers: twenty elementary schools, seven middle schools, five high schools, four magnet centers, one alternative school, and the Richland Two Institute of Innovation, or R2i2. A district of choice, where every school is an excellent choice, Richland Two offers 37 magnet programs catering to the individual interests and needs of our learners. The District also has an adult and continuing education program. Richland Two strives to be a learning and working environment where all partners are committed to creating, sustaining, and investing in a culture and environment of excellence and where all are afforded the opportunity to maximize their gifts and ta...lents as they pursue their pathways to success. We invite you to join our Richland Two team. We are Purpose Driven, Future Ready!
