Middle School Assistant Principal

Job Description - Middle School Assistant Principal (2027-2028 School Year) (260203)

Middle School Assistant Principal (2027-2028 School Year) - ( 260203 )

Job Title

Middle School Assistant Principal

Position Function

The Middle School Assistant Principal is directly responsible to the building principal and assists in the administration, supervision, and evaluation of the educational program and supportive services/activities in the school.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Assists the building principal and supports all stakeholders representing the school community in developing the vision, mission and goals of the school
• Supports the implementation of the school improvement plan
• Assists the building principal’s use of data to monitor and adjust as necessary the action plan and goals of the school improvement plan
• Assists the building principal to develop and implement a proactive and positive approach to behavior management
• Assists the building principal in ensuring all students are making academic progress by monitoring the instructional programs
• Ensures instructional guidelines are in place and teachers are following the district adopted course and grade level standards and teachers are following the curriculum with fidelity
• Supports all students have access to the core curriculum and that teachers differentiate instruction and intervention based on student data
• Supports students having access to a variety of activities that support their leadership, physical, emotional, social and attitudinal growth
• Supports students having access to services that support mental, physical, and emotional wellness for every student
• Assists the building principal in evaluating all staff members for the purpose of improving student growth, identify professional learning needs, promoting teacher leadership, and making decisions
• Monitors instruction through observations, coaching conversation and provides necessary feedback to enhance teaching and learning
• May be involved in recruiting, hiring, assigning, disciplining, and dismissing school staff
• Supports a positive culture of learning and collaboration necessary to create and support high levels of learning for all students
• Supports distributive leadership opportunities for staff
• Promotes the success of every student and staff by ensuring management of the organization, operation and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment
• Supports a culture of collaboration, trust, learning and high expectations for all
• Builds and sustains partnerships with families and community partners
• Follows established timelines and guidelines for all of the elements required by federal, state and district policies
• Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary and assures due process for students when appropriate
• Assumes responsibility for routine administrative and supervisory tasks (i.e. enrollment, attendance, transportation, SPED, ELL, school sponsored events, etc.)
• Assumes responsibility for the administration of the school in the absence of the building Principal
• Supports a safe learning environment by adhering to all crisis plans, school wide behavior plans and policies

Additional Duties

The Assistant Principal will be responsible for other duties which may be assigned by the Building Principal and/or Assistant Superintendent of Elementary/Secondary Schools.

Equipment

The employee must demonstrate the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259’s guidelines for equipment use.

Travel

Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Works in standard office and school building environments
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities
• Additional demands upon request of Principal, Superintendent

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which will be determined and validated by testing
• Use of good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Interrelations

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Qualification Profile

• Acurrent KS Building Administration License is required
• 5 years of teaching experience is required