Middle School Assistant Principal

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.
• Assists in articulating and promoting high expectation for teaching and student learning.
• Implementing our Leader in Me initiative, MTSS, student management.
• Implements communication strategies to inform stakeholders of progress towards the vision and mission of the district.
• Assists the principal in providing leadership for assessing, developing, and improving school environment and culture.
• Evaluate staff, as assigned, and provides direction for improving instruction.
• Assists in the development and support of professional development of staff to improve student learning.
• Develops and revises as needed or as directed by his/her supervisor his/her own 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.
• Working with various building leadership teams.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders in the operation of the school.
• Addresses problems in a timely manner.
• Works to assure the school equipment and support systems operate safely, efficiently, and effectively.
• Assists in the implementation of an effective program of student management and welfare.
• Promotes and supports parent/student/community involvement in the school.
• Shares leadership and decision making.
• Connects students and families to the health, human and social services they need to stay focused on learning.
• Demonstrates ethical, trustworthy, and professional behavior.
• Demonstrates values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higher levels of performance.
• Treats people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect.
• Applies policies and procedures in a fair and equitable manner.
• Demonstrates and promotes appreciation and respect and sensitivity to the diversity in the school community.
• Serves as an effective spokesperson for the welfare of all members of the learning community.
• Engages in dialogue with other decision-makers to improve teaching and learning.
• Communicates clearly to the community about building/district issues and performances.
• Provides leadership through assisting in the development of mutual expectations, procedures for working together, and formulating district policies.
• Knows and supports the building/district school improvement plan and accurately interprets and reports 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: