Associate Principal - EMS

Position

MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

• K-12, 5-12, or 7-12 administrative certification
• Current Montana teaching certificate
• Middle school experience preferred
• MTSS facilitation/experience preferred

• Assist the principal in supervision and evaluation of staff.
• Assist in the transition of students from elementary to middle school and from middle to high school.
• Assist the principal with the development of discipline policy and procedure; primarily responsible for its implementation.
• Responsible for the development of the master schedule and for the scheduling of students.
• Assist in the in‑service training programs.
• Assist with attendance policy development and implementation.
• Assist in interpreting the entire middle school program for teachers, parents, and the community.
• Assist in maintaining an account of all equipment and supplies.
• Supervise all teachers, custodians, and other staff members in matters designed by the building principal.
• Act as administrator for MTSS, Special Education, CST, IEP, and 504 meetings as needed.
• Assist the principal in providing middle school statistics, reports, and research required by school administration.
• Cooperate in state and national surveys appointed by the Superintendent of Schools.
• Encourage participation in professional education organizations at the local, state, and national levels.
• Suggest materials and methods to publicize the middle school program.
• Read and keep abreast of current educational movements and advances.
• Assist the principal in submitting an annual Status of Education report to the Superintendent of Schools.
• Assist the principal in the supervision of after‑school and extra‑curricular student activities.
• Perform any other duties required by the principal or superintendent of schools.

$ base salary (as per 2025‑2026 salary schedule)

220 days per school year

East Middle School

Friday, February 20, 2026

Following successful screening process

The following information is intended to provide the candidate for the above position an outline of the hiring practices and procedures of the District.

• Applications for this position will be received through Friday, February 20, 2026 only.
• All candidates must submit a current, complete district electronic application.
• Required documents: transcripts of all education credits to date; a minimum of three letters of recommendation; a resume or vitae that includes academic preparation, experience, and other qualifications specifically related to the vacancy; answers to supplemental questions;
  Montana Administrative Certificate.
• Applications will be reviewed by the Executive Director and/or designee(s). Candidates may be selected for an interview; expenses will not be reimbursed by the District.
• Board policy requires that only candidates selected through our screening process will be interviewed.
• All recommendations for employment must be approved by the Board of Trustees in a public meeting upon recommendation of the Superintendent.
• All applications will remain active for a period of one (1) year. Applications and accompanying materials will not be returned.
• Information presented on the employment application is, in part, the basis for hiring. Exact salary placement is dependent upon established policy and qualifications within the advertised salary range.

All applicable state and federal statutes apply to our hiring practices and procedures.

Human Resources Office
Great Falls Public Schools
P.O. Box 2429
Great Falls, MT 59403