Assistant Prinicpal​/Dean Of Students

Assistant Principal/Dean of Students
Position Summary

Throop Elementary School is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Assistant Principal to support the leadership, supervision, and daily operations of the school. The Assistant Principal will work collaboratively with the principal, teachers, staff, students, and families to promote a positive school culture, ensure a safe and supportive learning environment, and advance academic excellence. This position plays an integral role in fostering student success, supporting instructional improvement, and maintaining effective school operations.

• Assist the principal in providing instructional leadership and supporting school improvement initiatives.
• Promote a positive school climate that emphasizes student achievement, safety, and character development.
• Enforce the student code of conduct and implement restorative and progressive discipline practices.
• Supervise student arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and other school activities as assigned.
• Provide or designate supervision for after-school programs and extracurricular activities.
• Conduct educator observations and provide meaningful feedback to support professional growth.
• Assist with curriculum implementation, instructional coaching, and the analysis of student achievement data.
• Participate in special education conferences, Section 504 meetings, and multidisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate school safety procedures and assist with emergency preparedness planning.
• Serve as the acting administrator in the absence of the building principal.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or superintendent.

• Master's Degree required.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain an Indiana Building Level Administrator License.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Elementary administrative experience preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.