Director of Middle School Leadership JobID: 7864
Position Type:
Administrators/Director of Middle School Leadership
Date Posted:
5/21/2026
Location:
EDMOND PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION CENTER
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Edmond Public Schools
Edmond, Oklahoma
POSITION TITLE: Director of Middle School Leadership
POSITION TYPE:
ADMINISTRATOR
FLSA STATUS:
EXEMPT
DEPARTMENT:
ADMINISTRATION
CENTER
REPORTS TO:
Chief of Schools and Staff
WORK CALENDAR:
AC
SALARY SCHEDULE:
$115,000-140,000
CONTRACT DAYS:
240
STIPEND:
PHONE REIMBURSEMENT ($50/MTH)
FULL TIME / PART TIME:
FULL - TIME
STANDARD WORK HOURS:
8:00AM - 5:00PM
PAY FREQUENCY:
MONTHLY
LAST UPDATED:
05.17.26
JOB GOAL:
The Director of Middle Schools provides administrative oversight, strategic leadership
and instructional support for middle schools. This individual will provide leadership,
guidance, coaching and support to middle school principals and assistant principals to
drive student achievement and ensure the implementation of district curriculum,
policies and procedures. This position focuses on building student-centered middle
school environments and focuses on bridging the gap between elementary foundations
and high school rigor, ensuring that school cultures prioritize adolescent development,
student voice and choice, and the mastery of grade-level standards in a supportive,
growth-oriented atmosphere. Working under the Chief of Schools and Staff, the Director
serves as a critical bridge between the district's central office and the daily operations
of middle schools.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be
performed by the Director of Middle School Leadership, but are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this
position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Member of School Leadership Team
Supervision and Evaluation: Conduct regular observations and evaluations of
assigned school principals to assess their performance in various areas,
including instructional leadership, school management, and community
engagement.
programs and training sessions tailored to the needs of individual principals and
assistant principals, aimed at enhancing their leadership skills, instructional
practices, and decision-making abilities. This position will work with the Chief of
Schools and Staff to lead monthly principal meetings and will take the lead role
on facilitating monthly middle school assistant principal meetings.
principals and assistant principals, offering constructive feedback, guidance, and
support to help them address challenges, overcome obstacles, and achieve their
professional goals.
with site registrars and administrators. Receive and review residency requests
and maintain residency database systems. Compile information and maintain a
variety of records and logs related to home visits and assigned activities. Prepare
all materials related to residency verification and assist with the registration
process at the District office. Develop procedures, protocols and prioritization for
residency checks.
middle school intra and inter-district transfers. Final decision maker for secondary
transfer requests and responsible for all communication to families related to
transfers. Prepare and report transfer capacity numbers to the Board of
Education.
adherence to the district attendance policies. Maintain collaboration with the
Edmond Police Department related to truancy and attendance expectations.
implement strategic plans and initiatives that align with the goals and objectives
of the school district, ensuring that principals are equipped to lead effectively in
line with these priorities.
compliant with district policies, procedures, and regulations, providing guidance
and clarification as needed to support their adherence to established standards.
relevant metrics to identify areas for improvement and inform decision-making
processes aimed at enhancing school effectiveness and student achievement
with specific attention to math and literacy readiness.
community members, and other stakeholders, serving as a liaison between
principals and the broader community to promote transparency, collaboration,
and mutual understanding.
principals in navigating crisis situations, emergencies, or other challenging
circumstances, ensuring that appropriate protocols are followed and effective
communication strategies are employed.
administrators, school board members, and other stakeholders to promote a
cohesive and supportive educational environment, while also maintaining open
and transparent communication channels with principals.
research in educational leadership and administration, continuously seeking
opportunities for professional growth and improvement to enhance the
effectiveness of principal supervision and support.
the Chief of Schools and Staff.
Services in facilitating and ensuring consistent implementation of MTSS practices
and procedures in all middle schools.
operating systems and record keeping for high school athletics.
of High Schools to create seamless transitions for students and
parents/guardians.
Schools & Staff.
LENGTH OF CONTRACT:
Two hundred and forty (240) contract days.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Chief of Schools and Staff in
accordance with the provisions of the Edmond School Board's policies and State Law of
Oklahoma.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the organization, administration, and supervision of assigned middle
school principals or programs.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Valid administrative certification/license
? Previous experience as a school principal or in a related leadership role
? Demonstrated success in instructional leadership, school management, and
personnel supervision
? Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
? Ability to analyze data, make data-driven decisions, and implement
evidence-based practices
? Knowledge of relevant laws, policies, and regulations governing education
? Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in education
? Ability to travel between school sites within the district as needed
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
? Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the area of curriculum
and/or administration or other relevant field required. Doctoral degree preferred.
? Minimum of three (3) years of current school administration experience and/or
central office experience required.
? Minimum of three (3) years as a building principal required.
? Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as a teacher in public
schools.
? Central office leadership experience or equivalent education, training, and
relevant professional experience are also considered.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional
journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports,
business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present
information and respond to questions from groups, staff, parents, and the general
public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to plan budgets and use the mathematical skills required to do so. Maintain
accurate records and support documentation for projects under the supervision of
position.
REASONING SKILLS:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or
diagram form and deal with several abstract and/or concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The ability to lead a large, diverse organization is such a manner as to promote high
performance, efficiency and quality throughout the organization, in such a fashion as to
foster a work climate in which employees' self-work is recognized.
Ability to use computer and computer related programs and other technologies need to
perform essential job functions. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and
theory. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff,
vendors and contractor, students, facility, administration, staff and the community.
Ability to organize and chair or facilitate committees and meetings. Ability to
communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform
duties with awareness of all district requirements and Edmond Board of Education
policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk,
sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and
arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside. The noise
level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the
particular part of the day and location.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the
Americas with Disabilities Act (2010 ADA Regulations) and is not an exhaustive
list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by
the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be
assigned.
EEO DISCLAIMER
Edmond Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Edmond Public Schools reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.