Assistant Principal

Position Type:
Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:
2/17/2026

Location:
Turpin High School

Date Available:
08/01/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Forest Hills Local Schools

Title:

Secondary Assistant Principal

Reports To:

Principal

Employment Status:
Full Time

Terms of Employment: 225 Days

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of a Master's Degree in Educational Administration (or similar)

2. Appropriate administrative license

3. Minimum of 3 - 5 years teaching experience, preferably in secondary school

4. Experience in school administration (preferred)

5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Definition:
The Assistant Principal serves as an educational leader, responsible for assisting in managing the policies, regulations and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe, supportive learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission/vision of the district.

Essential Functions:

LEADERSHIP:

• Develop, advocate and enact shared mission, vision and core values for continuous improvement
• Act ethically and according to professional norms
• Through shared leadership, implement collaborative structures to analyze data and causality, align evidence-based strategies to deliberate goals, develop the capacity of staff, and partner with internal and external supports to improve learning conditions and outcomes
• Assist the Principal in leading the change process for continuous improvement

LEARNING

• Assist Principal in fostering an environment of effective and rigorous personalized instruction by ensuring each student has equitable access to teachers, leaders, and learning supports
• Ensure that the instructional content that is taught is aligned with the Ohio academic content standards and curriculum priorities in the school and district
• Support all staff by promoting and organizing an environment focused on continuous improvement and personal growth to achieve outcomes for each student
• Ensure that instructional practices are effective and meet the needs of all students
• Understand, encourage, and facilitate the effective use of data by staff
• Support staff in planning and implementing research-based professional development
• Promote the use of relevant technologies to enhance student learning, collaboration and professional development
• Create a nurturing learning environment to address the physical and mental health needs of all

CULTURE

• Establish and sustain collaborative learning and shared leadership to promote learning and achievement for all students
• Promote a collaborative learning culture
• Share leadership with staff, students, parents, and community members
• Engage parents and community members in the educational process and create an environment where community resources support student learning, achievement, and well-being
• Use community resources to improve student learning
• Involve parents and community members to improve student learning
• Connect the school with the community
• Establish expectations to ensure all staff are equipped to respond to diverse needs of all students
• Implement and monitor an effective building Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) plan
• Address student behavioral problems which are beyond the level of teacher responsibility
• Meet with teachers, parents, and counselors to seek a resolution to student behavioral problems
• Assist with supervision for students in all areas including upon arrival/dismissal, cafeteria, hallways, and assemblies
• Assume responsibility for the safety and health needs of students
• Maintain accurate records of student enrollment and monitor student attendance, including necessary intervention strategies to ensure excellent student attendance

MANAGEMENT

• Implement and comply with all board policies, regulations and negotiated agreements
• Understand and model professional ethics, policies, and legal codes of professional conduct
• Attend meetings with other district staff, as designated by the Superintendent and/or Principal
• Assist Principal in supervision of instruction and evaluation of all staff performance
• Assist with assignment and supervision of all substitute personnel
• Responsible for student schedules, class lists, report cards, honor rolls and duty assignments
• Maintain accurate records related to staff attendance
• Coordinate transportation, custodial, food service and other support services within the school
• Ensure that the physical facilities of the school and grounds are clean, orderly, and safe
• Work with District maintenance staff, reports maintenance needs

SPECIFIC AREA OF FOCUS

• In addition to the above, all Secondary Assistant Principals will be responsible for the oversight of at least one of the following:
  • Data & Accountability - all matters pertaining to local, state, and national assessments, including Ohio State Tests, College Board assessments, and ACT/SAT administrations
  • Operational Management - all matters pertaining to the smooth functioning of the school environment, including master scheduling, teaching…