Elementary Assistant Principal

Job Title: Elementary Assistant Principal

Location: Liberty Elementary, 2021 St. Mary Avenue, Omaha, NE 68102

Reports To: Building Principal

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 10-month/ Exempt

Salary

Schedule:

Omaha School Administrators Association (OSAA) Level 3 /Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable agreement.

Position Start Date
:
August 1, 2026

Position

Purpose:

The Elementary Assistant Principal assumes joint responsibility with and is under the direction of the principal for the effective administration of the school and all facets of its instructional program. Under the direction of the principal, this individual assumes responsibility for the ongoing development and management of the school's programs. Under the direction of the principal, this individual assists in the supervision of all certified and non-certified staff assigned to the school and assists by providing leadership in establishing expectations for student attendance, conduct, and learning performance.

This individual will exhibit strong standards of professional ethics when relating to staff, students, parents, administration, and the community.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of the elementary school curriculum and instruction developments and assist in providing leadership in determining the appropriateness of incorporating current strategies.
• Maintain the district's overall mission, support and implement board policies, and the school-wide academic action plan with staff and students.
• Assist in developing and supporting curriculum and instructional growth to enhance the educational opportunities for all students.
• Under the direction of the principal, assist in providing professional development.
• Monitor and use relevant data to effect change in instructional practices enhancing student learning.
• Maintain effective communication with all supporting divisions within the Omaha Public School district and staff, students, and community.
• Assist in maintaining accurate budgetary information essential to running the educational programs and facilities.
• Assist in providing leadership for a collaborative team to ensure that curriculum and instructional initiatives are student-focused and aligned with the District’s mission, beliefs, and school goals and improvement plans.
• Works collaboratively with the Principal and leadership staff in conducting teacher observations, instructional coaching visits, and providing feedback for continuous growth.
• Adhere to the district evaluation process related to classified and non-classified staff.
• Ability to work outside of regular business hours or weekends to participate in and supervise school events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of a Master's Degree with a major emphasis in educational administration and supervision required.
• A valid Nebraska Administrative Certificate with endorsement in administration and supervision.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience required, with urban experience preferred.
• Bilingual, Spanish and English, preferred.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of an urban school district's philosophy, purpose, and function.
• Demonstrates empathy for helping to lead a strong, diverse urban educational environment.
• Demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Demonstrated record of success, which exemplifies instructional leadership, standards of academic excellence, and personal integrity.
• Knowledge of current educational trends/issues impacting the elementary school.
• Realizes the importance and models the use of current technology in the educational environment.
• Budgets school time to provide for the efficient conduct of school instruction and business.
• Demonstrates the promotion of life‑long learning by assisting in providing pertinent professional development in both the academic curriculum as well as cultural proficiency and awareness of understanding diversity.
• Assists in implementing Board policies and the Strategic Action Plan school-wide for the staff and students.
• The skills pertinent to positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with…