Abilene High School Assistant Principal

Abilene High School 9-12 Assistant Principal

Abilene USD 435, Abilene, Kansas – Opening in Google Maps

Job : 5673778
Final date to receive applications: May 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Apr 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 1, 2025

Abilene Schools USD 435 is looking for a High School Assistant Principal to serve Abilene (Kansas) High School. The assistant principal will be a valued member of the district's administrative leadership team, working closely with the high school principal, high school staff, district office leaders, and the board of education. He/she will help maintain a positive climate for students and staff in AHS.

• Assisting the principal with teacher and support staff evaluation processes.
• Communicating with families.
• Event supervision as needed.
• Overseeing co‑curricular organizations (FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, HOSA, clubs, etc.).
• Discipline oversight for approximately 75% of the students.
• Assisting with staff support.
• Oversight of special student events.
• Submitting monthly reports to the Board of Education.
• Communicating clearly in speech and writing.
• Holding building‑level licensure (required).

• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership.
• Five years or more teaching experience.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching.

• Ability to make administrative decisions for all activities.
• Work to build personal connections with all students and staff.
• Provide direction for all program sponsors through timely completion of the annual evaluation process.
• Provide instructional direction for several teachers of the building while ensuring fidelity to district‑established processes.
• Participate in and possibly facilitate discussions pertaining to building and activity programs.
• Address student discipline issues through district and legal protocols.
• Monitor implementation of instructional and program resources.
• Assist with developing parameters and expectations for pursuing the district vision.
• Assist the High School Principal in organizing all staff communication.
• Assist in recruitment, selection, and assignment of program sponsors.
• Assume a leadership role for the building’s public‑relations events and communications.
• Support programs as requested by the principal or district administration (including accreditation, classroom instruction, evaluation processes, and fulfillment of district commitments to excellence).

• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, and use of equipment including repetitive motions and computer eye fatigue.
• Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments with numerous interruptions.
• Requires a high level of body control to complete and maintain Mandt certification.

• Facilitate professional learning and monitor licensure considerations.
• Facilitate student discipline measures as needed.
• Assist with teacher induction process.
• Assume a leadership role in maintaining Boys Town Social Skills certifications.
• Facilitate and/or participate in hiring for teachers, support staff, and program sponsors.
• Conduct teacher and support staff evaluations.
• Understand compliance considerations.
• Support data‑based decision making with teachers and instructional leaders.
• Provide direction for staff, teachers, students, and families.
• Be a positive representative of the school district throughout the community.

Full‑time

$70,000 Certified‑Salary