Associate Principal Student Services - FTE - Appleton West High School​/Principal

The Appleton Area School District has a position available for an Associate Principal (0.9 FTE) at Appleton West High School and a Principal (0.1 FTE) of Renaissance School for the Arts beginning on 7/1/2026.

Essential Function
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This position collaborates and communicates effectively as a partner with the administrative team to promote a welcoming and safe environment in which students can succeed. The position leads communication with student families to eliminate barriers to student success, addresses student misconduct, and coordinates site restorative practices.

• School Operations, Processes and Procedures
  • Implements inclusion strategies for students and staff that will result in an effective school.
  • Demonstrates and communicates a working knowledge of the state’s public education rules, regulations and laws, and district policies and procedures.
  • Establishes and administers rules and procedures to ensure a safe, secure, efficient, and orderly school.
  • Coordinates and supervises building attendance and disciplinary procedures.
  • Supervises all attendance record‑keeping and handling of matters related to tardiness, excused and unexcused absences (including district truancy process), detention, and suspensions.
  • Advises and administers restorative practices or discipline arising from student conduct.
  • Counsels with students, parents, staff, counselors and social workers in matters of attendance or discipline.
  • Oversees the use of technology as it relates to attendance and discipline procedures.
  • Assists in supervising buildings, grounds, halls, and commons area monitoring program.
  • Administratively coordinates Student Assistance Program (SAP) in collaboration with the Dean of Students.
  • Compiles and reports pupil personnel information for various Federal, State, local reports.
  • Supervises and is responsible for maintenance of student cumulative behavioral records.
  • Reviews the student handbook annually; makes appropriate revisions and publishes the student handbook.
  • Works with Attendance/Safety/Transportation personnel to coordinate transportation.
  • Assists with student locks and lockers.
  • Assumes the role of site Principal and/or Associate Principal of Curriculum and Instruction in their absence.
  • Serves as a principal representative on site‑based or District committees, participates in meetings and functions, and attends/supports various co‑curricular activities.
  • Performs other related responsibilities as may be assigned.
  • Initiates and maintains positive relations with staff, students, parents, the community and relevant organizations.
  • Assumes responsibility for developing and coordinating positive public relations.
  • Confers with families new to the school.
  • Serves as liaison between students and groups regarding students, school, career and community; engages with local, state and national groups.
• Orientation, Evaluation and Supervision of Personnel
  • Assists in the induction/orientation processes for new personnel.
  • Supervises assigned educators and support staff and addresses performance through District protocol.
  • Evaluates assigned educators and support staff in accordance with established evaluation systems.
  • Documents performance through qualitative and quantitative data sources, provides timely formal and informal feedback on strengths and growth, and provides support and resources for staff.
  • Facilitates educators’ development of Student Learning Objectives and Personal Professional Goals.
  • Resolves grievances and other employee relations issues while working closely with the district office.
  • Provides professional development opportunities to staff in areas of expertise.
  • Effectively communicates, collaborates, and engages stakeholders to promote a safe and welcoming school environment for all students.
  • Creates an administrative house concept in collaboration with the Student Services team to allow for a personalized educational community for students.
  • Coordinates Student Services team (SST), working with deans, guidance counselors, school psychologists, social workers, police school resource officer and outside resources to address all student needs.
  • Maintains visibility and…