Assistant High School Principal - Centennial High School

High School Assistant Principal

An assistant principal assists with managing instructional and non-instructional functions and activities of the school; coordinates special events, parent/family involvement, transportation, supports the development of staff, and assists in the overall management of student behavior and attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education, Education Administration or related field
• Iowa Professional Administrative license, by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE)
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience
• Experience in a middle school, preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both oral and written
• Positive work record, which includes a high degree of organization
• Demonstrated excellence in maintaining effective relationships with students, staff, and colleagues
• Proficient technology skills

Essential Functions:

• Advances the instructional vision in collaboration with the building administration and instructional leadership teams.
• Manages organizational systems and resources for a safe, high-performing learning environment.
• Assists in the preparation of schedules and assignments for staff and students.
• Manages the supervision and evaluation of staff.
• Develops and maintains an effective level of communication with appropriate personnel.
• Builds and maintains positive and effective relations with students, parents and community groups;
  Interprets the goals, objectives, and programs of the school to parents and the community.
• Confers with students, parents and staff to discuss attendance, social, emotional, behavior, and academics needs.
• Interprets Board of Education and central office policies and procedures to students, staff, and families.
• Fosters an environment where students, staff and faculty work cooperatively together.
• Assists the principal in upholding, developing and maintaining the student's handbooks.
• Assists with Activity and Athletic Supervision as assigned.
• Coordinate and supervise designated special activities, field trips, programs, and building utilization.
• Regularly inspects facilities and brings maintenance and cleaning problems to the attention of the head custodian.

Other Functions:

• Collaborate with internal and external personnel (e.g. other administrators, district staff, public agencies, community members, etc.) for implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, professional development and trainings, etc. (e.g. regulatory requirements, community or outside agencies, interdepartmental needs, etc.) for identifying issues, developing recommendations, supporting other staff, and serving as a District representative.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; evaluating employee performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Facilitates and oversees committee meetings, as assigned by the principal.
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work without close supervision.
• Demonstrates integrity and maintains confidentiality.
• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and works well with other stakeholders on jobs that require more than one person.
• Is respectful and appropriately interacts with staff, students, and visitors.
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the Ankeny Community School District safety program.
• Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies.
• Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to District operations.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Working Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress.

Terms of Employment:

Work year established by the District;
Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Clearances:

Background Clearance

Evaluation:

Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures.