Secondary Assistant Principal

POSITION:    FY27 Secondary Assistant Principal  

LOCATION:    Delmar Middle School

                         200 N. Eighth Street

                         Delmar, DE 19940

REPORTS TO:  Principal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, or a closely related field.
• Must hold or be eligible for educator licensure and certification in Delaware as School Principal and Assistant School Principal (Del. Administrative Code 1591).
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in public education, including classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a school setting through formal or informal leadership roles.
• Knowledge of effective middle school instructional practices, student behavior management, MTSS, and positive school climate initiatives.
• Experience utilizing student achievement, attendance, and behavioral data to support decision-making and continuous school improvement.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and model professionalism and ethical leadership.
• Must be available to work beyond the regular school day, including evenings and other nontraditional hours, to fulfill administrative responsibilities and provide leadership at school and district events.
• Satisfactory Child Protection Registry
• Mantoux skin test/PPD documentation
• The State of Delaware requires all public school employees to undergo a criminal background check (state and federal) to determine suitability for employment.
  • Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory criminal background check, which is the responsibility of the employee.
• The State of Delaware requires new employees to be paid by direct deposit and to be part of a lag payroll system as conditions of employment.

OVERVIEW: The Assistant Principal serves as a collaborative member of the school's leadership team and plays a vital role in creating a safe, positive, and student-centered learning environment for students in grades 5-8. Working closely with the Principal, the Assistant Principal provides leadership in fostering a positive school culture and climate, promoting student accountability and success, supporting staff, and ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of the school. This position is responsible for leading student discipline and behavior support systems, strengthening relationships with students and families, coordinating school operations, and helping ensure a safe and orderly learning environment where every student can thrive. The Assistant Principal also supports the school's instructional program by supervising and evaluating assigned instructional staff through the Delaware Teacher Growth and Support System (DTGSS), providing meaningful feedback, and collaborating with the Principal to advance continuous school improvement. The successful candidate is a highly visible, relationship-driven leader who demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and a steadfast commitment to fostering a culture of accountability and high expectations for all students and staff.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support the implementation of district instructional initiatives and continuous school improvement efforts.
• Serve as a Learning-Focused Schools (LFS) instructional leader by supporting implementation of the district's instructional framework and participating in required professional learning.
• Conduct regular classroom walkthroughs utilizing the district's instructional observation system to monitor instructional practices, provide feedback, and support continuous improvement.
• Participate in district and state leadership development and administrator mentoring programs to support continuous professional growth.
• Serve as the school's Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Coordinator by leading the implementation of school-wide SEL initiatives, supporting student wellness, coordinating interventions, and collaborating with staff and families to foster a positive school climate.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with students, staff, families, and the community through visible, approachable, and responsive leadershi