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  Additional Information:
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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…