2026/2027 Middle School Assistant Principal Applicant Pool

JOB SPECIFICATION

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - MIDDLE SCHOOL

THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Principal, assists with the administration and coordination of a middle school.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Experience with Effective Teaching/Clinical Supervision

Experience with School Improvement Program

Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Desirable: Ability to articulate school and District policy

Energetic approach to responsibilities

Positive personality; sense of humor and compassion

Creative ability

Ability to accept criticism and grow as a result

Ability to visualize and implement change

Capacity to withstand stress

Self motivation

Potential for growth

Credential: Valid California Administrative Credential

Education: Masters Degree or higher

Experience: Successful instructional and/or leadership experience at the middle school level; knowledge of current practices in the middle school curriculum and organization.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed are typical, but not exclusive.

• Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school and assumes leadership of the school in the absence of the principal.
• Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policy.
• Assists with academic student counseling.
• Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, with follow-up student/parent contact where necessary.
• Serves on educational committees with students, parents and/or staff in order to continually improve learning experiences for students and enhance home/school communications.
• Assists in student placement and implements procedures which facilitate the achievement of program goals.
• Assists with emergency situations and cooperation with staff and public safety agencies.
• Communicates effectively with the business and residential community and participates in civic activities.
• Maintains a commitment to ongoing growth in self and others, supporting and participating in District and site professional growth programs.
• Demonstrates positive attitude toward job and remains a flexible and innovative team builder.
• Has knowledge of local policies, state and federal laws relating to minors.
• Proves parent education opportunities.
• Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal may request.

Board Approval: 7/1/1986

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Temecula Valley Unified School District Governing Board desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all individuals equal access and opportunities in the district's academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities. The Board prohibits, at any school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the local educational agency, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and bullying by anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, genetic information, age, religion, religious creed, political belief or affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent.


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