Associate Principal

Position Type:
Administration/Associate Principal (Middle/High School)

Date Posted:
6/12/2026

Location:
Ben Steele Middle School

Date Available:
July 2026
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Location: Ben Steele Middle School
SALARY: Admin Salary Schedule
Full Benefits; Year-Round Fully Paid Insurance; Vacation/Sick Leave; TRS Retirement
TRS Admin Calendar

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Requires a Master's degree and current Montana Class 3 Administrative Educator License with a Secondary Principal 5-12; Principal K-12; or Elementary Principal K-8 endorsement.
2. Five years of successful teaching and administrative experience preferred.

SUPERVISES:

1. Certified staff
2. Support staff
3. Rotating staff
4. Specialists

JOB GOAL: To assist the Principal in the smooth, efficient operation of the middle schools, including curriculum development, discipline of students, evaluation of instructional and non-instructional staff. Serve as liaison between employees, parents, the Principal, and the Executive Director of Secondary Education.


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but not limited to the following):
1. Participate in the evaluation of instructional and non-instructional staff members, and assist in the analysis of performance of various other staff members.
2. Assist in the assignment of teachers to achieve the best possible educational environment of students.
3. Assist in the preparation and scheduling of effective and relevant teacher meetings.
4. Assist in the analysis of curriculum and recommend changes and in-service programs.
5. Assist in the purchases of appropriate materials to implement the instructional and support programs of the school.
6. Responsible for the inventory of materials, supplies, and instructional equipment in the school.
7. Responsible for policies and programs intended to assure the health and safety of all members of the student body, and provide leadership for the student body, which includes supervision and/or discipline where appropriate and maintenances of appropriate levels of behavior by all members of the group.
8. Assist in the organization and administration of the full range of extracurricular activities and sporting events as assigned by the Principal.
9. Maintain close contact with parents in order to better understand and communicate with students.
10. Maintain close association with the school community and provide leadership and direction for parent activities.
11. Propose schedules of classes and extracurricular activities, and participate in the preparation of student's schedules.
12. Assist the Principal in the general administration of the school and serve as Principal when the Principal is absent.
13. Serve with parent, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities.
14. Assist in the development and achievement of curriculum goals and objectives.
15. Primarily responsible for school-wide data processing, which includes generating forms, class schedules, lists, and registration.
16. Act as Hearings Officer.
17. Ensure due process is applied.
18. As assigned, serve on District and in-building committees (School Quality Control, Title IX, etc.).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required to do this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

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