Dean of Students​/Assistant Principal

Position Type:

Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:

6/2/2026

Location:

Oak Hills High School

Date Available:

Ongoing

Closing Date:

None

District:

 Oak Hills Local School District  Additional Information:
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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 250 Day Calendar. Salary as per Certified Administrative Salary Schedule.

OAK HILLS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB

TITLE:

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

REPORTS TO:

Principal

JOB OBJECTIVE:
Serves as an assistant to the building principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Valid state department of education license/certificate as determined at the time of appointment.

* Administration and curriculum/instruction skills substantiated by relevant training or experience.

* Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.

* Articulates a clear educational philosophy and sustainable implementation strategy.

* Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.

* Demonstrates leadership skills in developing and managing people.

* Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.

* Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful decision-making skills. Interprets information accurately. Evaluates options thoroughly. Develops reasonable solutions to resolve issues.

* Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

* Skills in behavioral management techniques substantiated by training/work experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Manages the effective delivery/advancement of assigned school programs/services.

* Actively participates as an administrative team member. Upholds board policies. Implements district guidelines/procedures. Ensures compliance with relevant local, state and federal laws.

* Addresses issues that arise during the absence of the principal.

* Serves as an adviser to building program administrators. Attends board meetings as requested.

* Contributes to the development of a comprehensive district-wide strategic plan.

* Administers academic, guidance, pupil services and student activities as assigned.

* Provides all students full access to educational opportunities. Articulates a shared vision of learning that supports continuous/measurable improvements in student achievement.

* Implements organizational practices that encourage employee commitment to change initiatives.

* Plans/implements strategies to ensure tasks are completed within required time-frames.

* Assists with the revision/distribution of student-parent and teacher handbooks.

* Helps with student enrollment/withdrawal procedures. Upholds policies regarding immunization, age, attendance, legal residence, guardianship, classification, promotion, retention, testing, etc.

* Helps develop a master schedule (e.g., staffing, courses, student services/activities, etc.).

* Provides staff leadership. Establishes an appropriate level of employee autonomy. Assumes responsibility for the results of duties delegated to staff. Evaluates employee performance.

* Helps staff understand/participate in collective goal and shared decision-making processes.

* Works with staff to develop high-quality standards-based curriculum guides/courses of study.

* Helps manage state-mandated testing programs. Maintains test security. Analyzes test results.

* Resolves problems that impede student learning. Helps staff use timely tangible assessment data to identify teaching techniques, interventions and aligned resources best suited for each student.

* Helps staff with pupil management. Prepares conduct reports/discipline recommendations.

* Coordinates parent conferences/student planning meetings as needed.

* Participates in collaborative planning of staff development/in-service training activities.

* Helps manage the board-approved budget for assigned responsibilities. Controls costs.

Requisition s equipment, supplies and services. Ensures that resources are equitably apportioned and appropriate for the purposes/needs of the district. Upholds fiscal accountability standards.

* Helps staff evaluate the relevance of emerging technology and program innovations.

* Evaluates operational performance. Identifies short/long-range program needs/opportunities.

* Aligns annual budget/appropriation measure recommendations with district goals. Explores alternative funding and ways to strengthen/expand the use of community resources.

* Provides administrative direction and oversight to ensure orderly building activities (e.g., arrivals/departures, vehicle parking, use of interior/exterior common areas, etc.).

* Helps maintain essential departmental services during staff absences.

Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.

* Cultivates relationships that promote a strong commitment of public support for the district.

* Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.

* Helps students understand/embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.

* Maintains a…