Administrator- Secondary Assistant Principal

Middle School Administrator

The position is responsible for the oversight and leadership of a large urban middle school. Serves as a key member of the school administrative team. The position also assists the principal in the daily management and operations of middle school. Position includes the responsibility of assisting in the discipline and attendance of students.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Serves as an administrative team member for the building. The position serves as an advisor to the Building Principal and other District Administrators.

Provide leadership to staff and encourage creative and innovative instruction. Assist in the in-service orientation and training of staff, with special responsibility for staff administrative procedures and instructions.

Assist in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum and interpret school goals and objectives to students, teachers, and parents.

Structure and make use of regular and systematic classroom observations to increase teacher effectiveness demanding high quality of performance from all staff members.

Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline as necessary, affording due process for the rights of students. Act as liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life.

Keep abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.

Implement and carry out district policies.

The position has significant supervisory responsibility with direct and indirect reporting relationships.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies as defined and approved by the Iowa Department of Education.

Educational leaders develop, advocate, and enact a shared mission, vision, and core values of high-quality education and academic success and well-being of each student.

Educational leaders act ethically and according to professional norms to promote each student's academic success and well-being.

Education leaders strive for equity of educational opportunity and culturally responsive practices to promote each student's academic success and well-being.

Educational leaders develop and support intellectually rigorous and coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to promote each student's academic success and well-being.

Educational leaders cultivate an inclusive, caring, and supportive school community that promotes the academic success and well-being of each student.

Educational leaders develop the professional capacity and proactive of school personnel to promote each student's academic success and well-being.

Educational leaders foster a professional community of teachers and other professional staff to promote each student's academic success and well-being.

Educational leaders engage families and the community in meaningful, reciprocal, and mutually beneficial ways to promote each student's academic success and well-being.

Educational leaders manage school operations and resources to promote each student's academic success and well-being.

Educational leaders act as agents of continuous improvement to promote each student's academic success and well-being.

Education and/or Experience

Master's Degree in Secondary School Administration and Evaluator Certification required. The individual should have secondary school leadership experience. The employee is expected to demonstrate continued professional growth.

Financial Management Skills

Must possess a thorough understanding of developing and budgeting for student…