Shared Assistant Elementary Principal

This position is for 2025-26 and will be shared between Radiant Elementary & Waterford Elementary.

• Valid Iowa K-12 or K-6 Administrative License
• Master's degree in Education related field
• Evaluator Approval Certification

• Assist the principal in the overall administration of the school and as the instructional leader responsible for meeting the academic and social-emotional needs of the students.
• Serve as principal in his/her absence.
• Collaborate with principal, instructional coaches, school leadership teams, & district administrative team to plan and teach professional development to certified and classified staff.
• Assist the principal in facilitating a culture of collaboration and care while also maintaining high expectations and focusing on continuous learning & growth.
• Model the core values of the district and work to implement all components of the School Improvement Plan and the District Strategic Plan.
• Actively participate in district-wide leadership teams.
• Support the principal in the hiring of certified and classified positions for the building.
• Evaluate certified and classified staff as part of the professional growth cycle/evaluation using tools such as Teacher Walkthroughs, PLCs, Annual Conferences, etc.
• Assist in the management and oversight of personnel matters within the building.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings as the LEA representative to support the needs & success of students, as well as compliance with State and Federal Law.
• Oversee the coordination, communication, and implementation of the student 504 plans in the building.
• Serve as Testing Coordinator for all State and National testing for elementary students.
• Assist the principal in student behavior management for the building in a manner that honors student needs and maintains an orderly learning environment where students and staff feel safe and cared for.
• Communicate and collaborate to problem solve student, parent and staff concerns.
• Maintain effective relations with parents and community groups; develop and interpret goals, objectives, and programs to parents and the community.
• Serve parental, faculty and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.
• Co-manage school administrative functions (completes Student Management System functions, discipline logs, schedules, state & federal reporting, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining efficient school operations within district, state, and federal guidelines.
• Co-facilitate and/or collaborate in the ongoing management of the building (bldg. maintenance, technology needs, student transportation, print approval, etc.) and coordinate with the operations department as needed.
• Responsible for the oversight of the building substitute system in accordance with district procedures.
• Assist in the responsibility of establishing and implementing effective building emergency protocols.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the principal or district administration.

• IPERS retirement
• 403B Tax Sheltered Annuity
• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additional cost)
• 2 Personal days
• 10 Sick days
• 15 Vacation days
• Wellness Program
• Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program
• Wee Care - Childcare for 6mos - 5y for staff's children
• Mileage is reimbursed for approved work-related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours