Middle School Assistant Principal

JOB DESCRIPTION:

TITLE:                      MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL  
JOB STATUS:          FLSA EXEMPT
REPORTS TO:         MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
DEPARTMENT:      ACADEMICS AND STUDENT LEARNING
 
POSITION SUMMARY: 
To work in close harmony and under the direction of the Middle School Principal in assisting him/her in promoting the maximum development of each middle school student.
  
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in School Administration from an accredited College or University.
• Valid administrative certificate.
• Three years of successful teaching experience. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
 
Instructional Leadership

• Serves on Graded Course of Study Committees.
• Provides instructional leadership by keeping current in instructional techniques and technology, and serves on the building technology team.
• Adheres to management team operating principles.
• Serves on Team Leader Council.
• Assist in evaluation of student academic performance and provides leadership to improve this performance. 

Staff Personnel

• Assists in screening, interviewing, and recommending employment and contractual status of staff.
• Assist in the evaluation and supervision of all personnel.
• Assists in building inservice.
• Helps prepare master schedule.
• Helps maintain high staff morale.

Curriculum Development

• Assists in coordination and development of the curriculum.
• Works with the principal in implementing new programs into the curriculum.
• Evaluate effectiveness of program and curriculum instruction.

Pupil Personnel

• Counsels and instructs students for behavioral change.
• Assists staff to develop appropriate responses to student behavior.
• Serves on the school’s CORE team.
• Assists in planning and supervising fire drills and tornado drills.

Public Relations

• Supports the school/community organizations.
• Develops and maintains positive communication with the community.

Resource Management - Assists in the efficient management of resources.

• Finance-- Meets with teachers to evaluate textbook needs and orders.  Works with the principal in developing building budget.
• Facilities--Assists in general supervision of building, grounds, and the maintenance of same. Coordinates the use of the building by school and non-school groups. Visits other school programs and attends educational conferences.

Other

• Ensures the safety of students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
• Remains free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment in the district.
• Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, and intelligent human beings.
• Understands the legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in, and practice of, ethical principles and democratic values.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
 
Per the Dublin City Schools Administrative Compensation and Fringe Benefits Package.  
 
Salary: As approved by the Board of Education -  Level  12 
 
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description.  The qualifications should not be viewed as individual absolute standards, but considered holistically with other position-related criteria.
 
The Dublin City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.