Middle School Assistant Principal

Middle School Assistant Principal Fort Dodge Community School District Fort Dodge Middle School - Fort Dodge, Iowa Job ID: 5826179 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 10, 2026 2:04 AM (UTC) Job Description Assistant Principal Supervisor: Building Principal Contract Length: 224 days of service Job Classification: Exempt/ Administration Supervises: Staff, as assigned Salary: $85,000-$95,000 All positions assigned 30 or more hours weekly (typically 6 hours daily) are eligible for a full benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance and paid leave. Job Summary: To assist in providing leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills that will promote the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member. Essential Duties Assist in the setting of priorities in the context of improving student achievement. Assist in articulating and promoting high expectation for teaching and student learning. Implement our Leader in Me initiative, MTSS, student management. Implement communication strategies to inform stakeholders of progress towards the vision and mission of the district. Assist the principal in providing leadership for assessing, developing, and improving school environment and culture. Evaluate staff, as assigned, and provide direction for improving instruction. Assist in the development and support of professional development of staff to improve student learning. Develop and revise, as needed or as directed by supervisor, personal professional development plan for continued improved performance. Assist the principal in effectively managing policies and procedures according to the School Board and Code of Iowa. Work with various building leadership teams. Demonstrate effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders in the operation of the school. Address problems in a timely manner. Work to assure the school equipment and support systems operate safely, efficiently, and effectively. Assist in the implementation of an effective program of student management and welfare. Promote and support parent/student/community involvement in the school. Share leadership and decision‑making. Connect students and families to the health, human and social services they need to stay focused on learning. Demonstrate ethical, trustworthy, and professional behavior. Demonstrate values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higher levels of performance. Treat people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect. Apply policies and procedures in a fair and equitable manner. Demonstrate and promote appreciation and respect and sensitivity to the diversity in the school community. Serve as an effective spokesperson for the welfare of all members of the learning community. Engage in dialogue with other decision‑makers to improve teaching and learning. Communicate clearly to the community about building/district issues and performances. Provide leadership through assisting in the development of mutual expectations, procedures for working together, and formulating district policies. Know and support the building/district school improvement plan and accurately interpret and report progress on goals. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must possess the qualifications and certification set by the Code of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Education in regard to Administrator and Evaluator License. Successful teaching experience. Demonstrates the ability to assist the principal in leading faculty and staff through first and second order change. Demonstrates the ability to assist the principal in modeling, implementing, monitoring and evaluating research‑based instructional strategies. Demonstrates the ability to assist the principal in collaborating with faculty, staff, parents and community to provide a quality education for all students, including those from diverse backgrounds and those with special needs. Demonstrates the ability to assist the principal in using data to drive instruction and professional development. Knowledge and Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates strong organizational skills. Able to make difficult decisions with a long‑term impact on the district. Competent in research and information‑gathering through technology. Demonstrates a broad knowledge of curriculum, assessment, professional development, school improvement, and student achievement strategies. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Requires mobility, voice and hearing capabilities, frequent computer operation, occasional stationary working posture, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds, and balance. Working conditions may include district office hours, indoor work environment, weekend or off schedule work, and exposure to temperature extremes. The physical demands include sitting, standing, twisting, lifting, and are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EEO and Equal Opportunity It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs, services, and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 N 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204‑3582, Telephone: (303) 844‑5695, FAX: (303) 844‑4303, TDD: (800) 877‑8339, View email address on click.appcast.io. (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District's Compliance Coordinator forAffirmative Action is KimberlyWhitmore, Director of Human Resources, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The school district will respond promptly to allegations of abuse of students by school district employees by timely reporting to all relevant agencies as required by law. The District's coordinator for abuse reporting is Roger Porter, Director of Safety and Security, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 5050. Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District's Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District's Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is KimberlyWhitmore, Director of Human Resources, View email address on click.appcast.io, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The Deputy Coordinator is Roger Porter, Director of Safety and Security, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Position Type Full‑time Job Categories Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head Contact Information Kimberly Whitmore, Director of HR 109 N 25th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr