Assistant Principal -Secondary; Middle School

Position: Assistant Principal -Secondary (Middle School) 2026-2027
Assistant Principal
-Secondary (Middle School)

Topeka USD 501 •

Reports To:

Building Principal

Position

Purpose:

To use leadership- management- supervisory- and monitoring skills to promote the educational development of each student.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess- or be able to obtain by time of appointment- a Kansas building or district leadership license and possess the necessary training and experience in planning- organizational- supervisory- and evaluation skills which the position entails. The incumbent should also demonstrate skills in curriculum and instructional leadership- personnel guidance- scheduling processes- policy- law- budget- school/community relations- and professional renewal.

Physical/Emotional Requirements:

The incumbent may be required to use the following skills and abilities during any part of the working day: speaking- hearing- visual- walking/mobility- standing- consistency of temperament- ability to work with a variety of problems at the same time- stamina for working long hours.

Responsibilities:

1. Curriculum Development
- Supervision and Evaluation

* Leads in the development- determination of appropriateness- and monitoring of the instructional program.

* Supervises the school's co-curricular and educational program.

* Approves the master teaching schedule and any special personnel assignments.

* Facilitates and monitors the school accreditation process.

* Understands school curriculum- ensures teaching of the written curriculum- helps staff use curriculum resources.

* Participates in and/or leads curriculum development activities commensurate with school and district goals.

* Provides opportunities and encouragement for staff to increase professional expertise.

* Assists in identifying curricular and extracurricular needs by analyzing current programs and student achievement.

* Regularly uses the results of student assessment data to identify problems and implement program improvements and/or pacing.

2. Student Assessment and Monitoring

* Emphasizes student achievement as the primary outcome of schooling.

* Systematically assesses and monitors student progress- using objective and verifiable information whenever possible.

* Works with staff to systematically identify and respond to at-risk students; makes referrals to appropriate community agencies when needed.

* Assures the proper educational placement of students.

3. Student and Staff Relations

* Models and facilitates good human relations skills; effectively interacts with others.

* Solicits information from school personnel and community in gauging the school climate.

* Recognizes efforts of students and teachers.

* Promotes the improvement of student and staff self-images.

* Communicates high expectations for both staff and students and provides appropriate motivation to reach expectations.

* Fosters collegial relationships with and among teachers and staff.

4. Establishing an Effective Workplace

* Develops and maintains positive staff morale.

* Facilitates and/or works with the building principal to effectively:

* Implement a discipline code that is fair and promotes orderliness and student learning.

* Protect instructional time by minimizing interruptions to the instructional process.

* Coordinate teacher and student schedules to promote maximum learning and minimize conflict.

* Maintain high visibility in the school.

* Provide for adequate supervision and acceptable student behavior at all school functions planned and operated by school personnel.

* Lead and direct the school leadership team.

* Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school and ensure that the staff follows effective school policies.

* Plan- organize- and direct the implementation of school activities.

* Maintain appropriate and consistent standards of student conduct and enforce discipline- as necessary- according to due process for the rights of students.

* Delegate authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the building principal.

5. Staff Supervision and Personnel Evaluation

* Supervises (under the direction of the building principal) all professional- paraprofessional- administrative- and…