High School Assistant Principal - Ankeny High (School Year 2025-2026)

The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) is renowned for its excellence across academics, athletics, the arts, and various activities. Situated in central Iowa, just 6 miles from Des Moines, Ankeny CSD caters to over 12,800 students from preschool through 12th grade, making it the 7th largest district in the state. With a strong reputation for its commitment to student success and a competitive salary and benefits package, Ankeny CSD is a standout choice for both educators and families seeking a high-quality educational environment.

JDE: 2.15

High School Assistant Principal

Purpose Statement

An assistant principal assists with managing instructional and non-instructional functions and activities of the school; coordinates special events, parent/family involvement, transportation, supports the development of staff, and assists in the overall management of student behavior and attendance. 

Job Title: High School Assistant Principal

Salary Grade:  Grade 15

Benefit Summary: A

Contract: 226-day Contract

Reports To: Building Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education, Education Administration or related field
• Iowa Professional Administrative license, by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE)
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience
• Experience in a middle school, preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both oral and written
• Positive work record, which includes a high degree of organization
• Demonstrated excellence in maintaining effective relationships with students, staff, and colleagues
• Proficient technology skills

Essential Functions 

Instructional Leadership and School Vision

• Advances the instructional vision in collaboration with the building administration and instructional leadership teams.
• Manages organizational systems and resources for a safe, high-performing learning environment.
• Assists in the preparation of schedules and assignments for staff and students. 
• Manages the supervision and evaluation of staff.

Collaboration and Communication

• Develops and maintains an effective level of communication with appropriate personnel.
• Builds and maintains positive and effective relations with students, parents and community groups; Interprets the goals, objectives, and programs of the school to parents and the community.
• Confers with students, parents and staff to discuss attendance, social, emotional, behavior, and academics needs.
• Interprets Board of Education and central office policies and procedures to students, staff, and families.

School Culture and Student Support

• Fosters an environment where students, staff and faculty work cooperatively together.
• Assists the principal in upholding, developing and maintaining the student’s handbooks.
• Assists with Activity and Athletic Supervision as assigned.

Operations and Facility Management

• Coordinate and supervise designated special activities, field trips, programs, and building utilization.
• Regularly inspects facilities and brings maintenance and cleaning problems to the attention of the head custodian.

Other Functions 

• Collaborate with internal and external personnel (e.g. other administrators, district staff, public agencies, community members, etc.) for implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, professional development and trainings, etc. (e.g. regulatory requirements, community or outside agencies, interdepartmental needs, etc.) for identifying issues, developing recommendations, supporting other staff, and serving as a District representative.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. 
• Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; evaluating employee performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Facilitates and oversees committee meetings, as assigned by the principal. 
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work without close supervision.                
• Demonstrates integrity and maintains confidentiality.
• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and works well with other stakeholders on jobs that require more than one person. 
• Is respectful and appropriately interacts with staff, students, and visitors.
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the Ankeny Community School District safety program. 
• Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies.
• Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to District operations.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others. 
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing appropriate personnel for resolution. 
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Working Environment 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands:  lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity.  Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress. 

Terms of Employment

Work year established by the Superintendent; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Clearances

Background Clearance

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved by:     Justin Mohr                               Date: February 20th, 2025

Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  It is the policy of the District to provide equal employment opportunities and not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age or marital status in its employment and personnel practices.  The job categories where the representative groups are underrepresented.