Middle School Assistant Principal (2027-2028 School Year)

• →Assists the building principal and supports all stakeholders representing the school community in developing the vision, mission and goals of the school
• →Supports the implementation of the school improvement plan
• →Assists the building principal’s use of data to monitor and adjust as necessary the action plan and goals of the school improvement plan
• →Assists the building principal to develop and implement a proactive and positive approach to behavior management
• →Assists the building principal in ensuring all students are making academic progress by monitoring the instructional programs
• →Ensures instructional guidelines are in place and teachers are following the district adopted course and grade level standards and teachers are following the curriculum with fidelity
• →Supports all students have access to the core curriculum and that teachers differentiate instruction and intervention based on student data
• →Supports students having access to a variety of activities that support their leadership, physical, emotional, social and attitudinal growth
• →Supports students having access to services that support mental, physical, and emotional wellness for every student
• →Assists the building principal in evaluating all staff members for the purpose of improving student growth, identify professional learning needs, promoting teacher leadership, and making decisions
• →Monitors instruction through observations, coaching conversation and provides necessary feedback to enhance teaching and learning
• →May be involved in recruiting, hiring, assigning, disciplining, and dismissing school staff
• →Supports a positive culture of learning and collaboration necessary to create and support high levels of learning for all students
• →Supports distributive leadership opportunities for staff
• →Promotes the success of every student and staff by ensuring management of the organization, operation and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment
• →Supports a culture of collaboration, trust, learning and high expectations for all
• →Builds and sustains partnerships with families and community partners
• →Follows established timelines and guidelines for all of the elements required by federal, state and district policies
• →Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary and assures due process for students when appropriate
• →Assumes responsibility for routine administrative and supervisory tasks (i.e. enrollment, attendance, transportation, SPED, ELL, school sponsored events, etc.)
• →Assumes responsibility for the administration of the school in the absence of the building Principal
• →Supports a safe learning environment by adhering to all crisis plans, school wide behavior plans and policies

• Works in standard office and school building environments
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities
• Additional demands upon request of Principal, Superintendent

• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which will be determined and validated by testing
• Use of good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

• A current KS Building Administration License is required
• 5 years of teaching experience is required
• Must have advanced technology skills

 
FLSA Status: Exempt