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Central School District 13J

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director - Central High School (2053)

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Title: Assistant Principal/Athletic Director - Central High School

Description: Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Purpose Statement:

The Assistant Principal/Athletic Director will be a transformational and an instructional leader. This leader would focus on quality in regards to teaching, learning, equity, curriculum, school culture, student success, student athletics and activities, and parent engagement. Provides leadership and oversees the athletic programs and extracurricular activities for the high school.

The Assistant Principal/Athletic Director is directly responsible for the supervision of the entire school athletic program including all coaches, all student fees and clearance, all equipment inventory, ordering and management; fiscal management for all teams and district fees/gate receipts; after school/evenings for all home contests (Fall, Winter, Spring), Liaison to athletic league.

The job of Assistant Principal is done for the purpose/s of supporting the building Principal in ensuring academic success of students, performing school site activities as may be delegated by Principal; and representing the school within district and community. Ensure that student learning through the lens of equity and cultural relevance drives all decisions and aligns with the vision of the District.

This job reports to Principal

Essential Duties/Functions

The ability to create and sustain a school culture that nurtures high expectations, a commitment to personal and academic excellence, and to foster growth mindset.

• Provides coordination and oversight of athletic programs and extra-curricular activities, including the hiring, training, and supervision of coaches; budgeting; scheduling; and transportation.
• Works with students, staff, and parents to continuously improve all aspects of the learning environment.
• Remains current regarding trends and best practices related to education and school management, and shares this knowledge with staff.
• Works with staff to ensure that all students are known, nurtured, and included in the school community.
• Participates in the recruiting, screening, hiring, assigning and training of school staff.
• Assumes responsibility for the conduct of students at extra-curricular events.
• Supports the work of the district’s Title IX Coordinator.
• Ensures OSAA standards and procedures are followed.
• Provides supervision for athletic and extra-curricular events.
• Assume responsibility for the safety of all facets of the athletic program, coordinating with Risk Management and Athletic Trainers as needed.
• Takes the lead in resolving problems, issues, and concerns that may arise within the athletic program or extra-curricular activities.
• Works with the district facilities department in a collaborative way to address the needs of the district athletic program.
• An optimistic, energetic, tenacious, and dynamic perspective.
• The ability to create and sustain engaging and positive relationships with students and adults.
• The ability to instill a culture of reason, trust, fairness, respect, civility, community, discipline and a commitment to personal and professional integrity.
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of district approved building curriculum for the purpose of ensuring academic success of students.
• Knowledge and strong experience in working with diverse populations, including emerging bilinguals, students in alternative settings, and highly capable students for the purpose of ensuring success for all students.
• Composes a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying
• Evaluates assigned personnel (e.g. teachers, support sta?) for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving con?icts.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring that state mandates are achieved.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal Manages a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedule, assigned personnel, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district and state policy and maintaining safety and e?ciency of school operations.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Presents information (e.g. curriculum, budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal
• Supports principal for the purpose of providing assistance with administrative duties
• Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for the position.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel, parents, students and the public; work collaboratively as a team member.
• Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities and is punctual in meeting deadlines,
• attending meetings, and following schedule.
• Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills effectively under pressure of
• deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.
• Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff, and parents.
• Support students and staff in the district’s career-related learning standards to encourage the
• development of independent work skills through career exploration and community involvement.
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.

Job Requirements: Minimum Quali?cations

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

The training and supervisory responsibilities of this position requires the ability to direct, guide, influence, and motivate others. The high visibility of this position demands superior communication and human relation skills.

The following are minimum requirements:

• Current and Appropriate Oregon Administrative License.
• Record of education positions with increasing responsibility.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of high school level coaching experience
• Knowledge of OSAA rules and regulations and Title IX requirements.
• Experience with curriculum development, staff development for best instructional practice, and use of student assessment data to drive instructional decisions and school improvement.
• Clear understanding of federal and state programs and education requirements such as: graduation requirements, special education, and CTE.
• Experience presenting to adults.

The following are preferred requirements:

• High school teaching experience.
• 3 years of Head coaching experience.

Clearances

• ODE Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Continuing Educ. / Training

• Hold and maintain appropriate license

Workplace Expectations:

• The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines.
• Attending meetings, and following schedules.
• The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff members, student family members, colleagues, or district patrons. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
• The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• All licensed employees will meet the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) Standards for Competent and Ethical Educators

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Speci?c skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering ?rst aid; applying assessment instruments; operating standard o?ce quipment; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; using pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to de?ne issues and draw conclusions.

Speci?c knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: district philosophy, curriculum, policies and procedures; health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development; and understanding best practice supervisory principles/techniques

ABILITY is required to schedule a signi?cant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using de?ned methods. Ability is also required to work with a signi?cant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize speci?c, job-related equipment. In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Speci?c abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining con?dentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational policies to achieve organizational objectives; directing other persons within a department, large work unit, and/or across several small work units; and directing the use of budgeted funds within a work unit.

Utilization of signi?cant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to signi?cantly impact the Organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and signi?cant ?ne ?nger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment.