Assistant Principal - Summit Campus HS

Assistant Principal

The Reynoldsburg City Schools' High School Assistant Principal serves as a key instructional and operational leader. The Assistant Principal is responsible for fostering a high-achievement culture, managing comprehensive student behavior systems, and ensuring instructional excellence through the OTES 2.0 framework. This role balances student advocacy with firm accountability to prepare students for post-secondary success in a safe, inclusive environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or related field.
• Valid State of Ohio Principal License (Grades 7-12 or 4-9).
• Valid State of Ohio Teaching License.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Credentialed in Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES 2.0).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in High School Master Scheduling and credit recovery programs.
• Proven track record in reducing chronic absenteeism through intervention.
• Experience in staff recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary functions may include the following duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.

Student Behavior & Culture Leadership

• Discipline & Investigations: Lead the building's behavioral systems; conduct thorough investigations, assign equitable consequences, and ensure consistent follow-through.
• PBIS Implementation: Drive schoolwide PBIS expectations to build a respectful and safe culture; provide proactive classroom management support to teachers.
• High Visibility: Maintain a constant presence in hallways, common areas, and during lunch periods to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• MTSS Support: Participate in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to identify and provide behavioral and academic interventions for at-risk students.

Instructional Leadership & Personnel Management

• OTES Management: Execute the full OTES 2.0 cycle for assigned staff, including walkthroughs, formal observations, and conferences.
• Talent Management: Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of new staff; actively support staff retention efforts and teacher growth plans.
• Master Scheduling: Support the development and maintenance of the Master Schedule and serve on the District/Building Calendar Committee.
• Mission & Vision: Align all leadership actions with the District's Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Attendance & Compliance Monitoring

• Intervention Systems: Analyze attendance trends and lead initiatives to reduce chronic absenteeism; manage "hall sweeps" and document intervention outcomes.
• Compliance: Ensure 504 and IEP documentation is completed in accordance with state and federal law; facilitate meetings as the administrative representative.
• Emergency Lead: Serve as the building lead during emergencies and safety drills, ensuring 100% compliance with safety protocols.

Family & Community Engagement

• Multi-Channel Communication: Maintain transparent, solution-focused communication with families via phone, email, meetings, and digital platforms (e.g., TalkingPoints).
• Community Partnerships: Build relationships with community agencies, colleges, and local organizations to enhance student opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Ohio Graduation Requirements; HB410 attendance laws; OTES 2.0 rubric; Special Education compliance.

Skilled in:

• Investigative interviewing; conflict resolution; data analysis for scheduling and attendance; recruitment and talent assessment.

Ability to:

• Lead with empathy and firm expectations; manage complex schedules; communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including City Council and Board members.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions in keeping with law.

Physical Demands: The employee is regularly required to communicate with others and maintain high visibility, requiring standing/moving for extended periods. Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry over 25 pounds on occasion.

Working Conditions: This is a fast-paced environment with significant mental and emotional demands. Similar to a classroom teacher, the Assistant Principal works in a dynamic setting requiring rapid de-escalation skills. This role includes occasional exposure to chemicals (e.g., science labs) and unruly behavior. Occasional exposure to blood or bodily fluids may occur during emergency response.

Professional Expectations: Professional collaboration, student supervision, and preparation frequently extend beyond core instructional hours to meet the needs of the Professional Learning Community and high school extracurricular events.

Driving Requirement: This position may require driving to various school sites or events.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employee's supervisor and or appointing authority.