Middle School Assistant Principal

Middle School Assistant Principal

Fort Dodge Community School District

Fort Dodge Middle School - Fort Dodge, Iowa

Job : 5826179

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 10, 2026 2:04 AM (UTC)

Assistant Principal
Supervisor:
Building Principal
Contract Length: 224 days of service
Job Classification:
Exempt/ Administration
Supervises:
Staff, as assigned
Salary: $85,000-$95,000

All positions assigned 30 or more hours weekly (typically 6 hours daily) are eligible for a full benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance and paid leave.

Job Summary: To assist in providing leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills that will promote the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.

• Assist in the setting of priorities in the context of improving student achievement.
• Assist in articulating and promoting high expectation for teaching and student learning.
• Implement our Leader in Me initiative, MTSS, student management.
• Implement communication strategies to inform stakeholders of progress towards the vision and mission of the district.
• Assist the principal in providing leadership for assessing, developing, and improving school environment and culture.
• Evaluate staff, as assigned, and provide direction for improving instruction.
• Assist in the development and support of professional development of staff to improve student learning.
• Develop and revise, as needed or as directed by supervisor, personal professional development plan for continued improved performance.
• Assist the principal in effectively managing policies and procedures according to the School Board and Code of Iowa.
• Work with various building leadership teams.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders in the operation of the school.
• Address problems in a timely manner.
• Work to assure the school equipment and support systems operate safely, efficiently, and effectively.
• Assist in the implementation of an effective program of student management and welfare.
• Promote and support parent/student/community involvement in the school.
• Share leadership and decision‑making.
• Connect students and families to the health, human and social services they need to stay focused on learning.
• Demonstrate ethical, trustworthy, and professional behavior.
• Demonstrate values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higher levels of performance.
• Treat people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect.
• Apply policies and procedures in a fair and equitable manner.
• Demonstrate and promote appreciation and respect and sensitivity to the diversity in the school community.
• Serve as an effective spokesperson for the welfare of all members of the learning community.
• Engage in dialogue with other decision‑makers to improve teaching and learning.
• Communicate clearly to the community about building/district issues and performances.
• Provide leadership through assisting in the development of mutual expectations, procedures for working together, and formulating district policies.
• Know and support the building/district school improvement plan and accurately interpret and report progress on goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must possess the qualifications and certification set by the Code of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Education in regard to Administrator and Evaluator License.
• Successful teaching experience.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist the principal in leading faculty and staff through first and second order change.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist the principal in modeling, implementing, monitoring and evaluating research‑based instructional strategies.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist the principal in collaborating with faculty, staff, parents and community to provide a quality education for all students, including those from diverse backgrounds and those with special needs.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist the principal in using data to drive instruction and professional development.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Able to make difficult…