Student Achievement for Our Kids Goal: Increase student achievement for all students while closing the achievement gap. Great Falls Public Schools Middle School Principal The Board is committed to ensuring that all students graduate and are college and/or career ready. Every school must improve teaching and learning with a focus on the Montana Content Standards (MCS). Our expectation is that every student will make at least one year of academic growth in each school year. East Middle School Great Falls, MT Stewardship and Accountability for Our Community Goal: Provide prudent stewardship and accountability of public resources to best support educational opportunity and student success. The Board is committed to directing District resources to providing educational opportunity through both an instructional core and comprehensive programming while maximizing operational efficiency and public accountability within a sustainable budget. The District must recognize a need for a 21st Century learning environment, changing student population with more diverse needs, uncertain revenue streams and escalating costs. Recruitment Announcement Opens May 1 – Closes May 17, 2015 Healthy, Safe and Secure Schools for Our Future Goal: The District will provide all students a healthy, safe, and secure school environment in which to learn The Board recognizes its responsibility to protect the health, safety and welfare of all students within the District. The Board is committed to ensuring that plans and supporting resources are available to carry out this important responsibility. GREAT FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT 1100 4th St South P.O. Box 2429 Great Falls, Montana 59403 Phone: 406-268-6010 Fax: 406-268-6094 Website: www.gfps.k12.mt.us East Middle School QUALIFICATIONS:   Requires Class 3 Administrative Montana Certificate with the following endorsements:  Elementary Principal (K-8) or  Secondary Principal (5-12) Successful teaching required and administrative experience preferred. SALARY: $89,268 (base salary 2014-2015) EMPLOYMENT: 260 contracted days annually Position start date -- July 1, 2015 LOCATION: East Middle School Great Falls, Montana CLOSING DATE: Monday, May 17, 2015, 5:00 p.m. APPLICATION DETAILS: An Applitrack Application must be received in the Applitrack Application program (available at www.gfps.k12.mt.us) by the closing date. Tradition and Pride East Middle School Vision… At East Middle School, each student prepares for the challenges of the 21st Century by focusing on effective communication, critical thinking, and creative problem solving to become positive contributors to the global, technological society. School Profile East Middle School Campus  Construction was completed in 1959.  29.30 acre campus        East Middle School Mission… We, a unified, committed educational community, will provide a safe and respectful environment where students are accountable and responsible for 21st Century learning. East Middle School Values… We, the community of East Middle School, believe in preparing students with the following 21st Century skills:  Accessing and analyzing information  Agility and adaptability  Collaboration across networks and leading by influence  Critical thinking and problem solving  Curiosity and imagination  Effective oral and written communications  Initiative and entrepreneurialism East Middle School Goals... 1. To empower students to build positive relationships promoting a safe, respectful, educational environment as measured by climate and culture surveys. 2. To increase student engagement as measured by improved attendance, climate and culture surveys. 3. Improve reading and math proficiency by 5%. 4. Continue the integration of technology into the learning environment to facilitate the learning of 21st Century skills. Serves 7th and 8th Graders Current enrollment 729 students 70 Teachers 128 total staff members Title 1 School 1 Story building Football field with track School Mascot: Rams School Colors: Green and White Culture and Climate  Utilizes a team-based middle school concept  Warm, welcoming culture of mutual respect for all  Staff expectation of excellence in all programs  Culture of intense pride found in all staff and students  Strong parent involvement and support