Assistant Middle School Principals

Position: Assistant Middle School Principal

Reports to: Building Principal

Employment Status: Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Description: Assist the building principal in the general administration of the middle school; oversee all disciplinary procedures and actions; administer the school in the absence of the
middle school principal; monitor and enforce rules concerning attendance; ensure the
school is safe for all students

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
• Shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
• Ensure safety of students
• Assist the Building Principal in the general administration of the middle school
• Administer the school in the absence of the middle school principal
• Monitor and enforce rules concerning attendance
• Oversee all disciplinary procedures and actions and record-keeping
• Serve with parent, faculty and student groups
• Attend special events, functions and athletic events
• Assist in the supervision of the maintenance of accurate student records
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., staff personnel information, student files
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Produce computer generated reports from the student database
• Assist with truancy prevention
• Supervise school busses and students both on and off campus
• Work with PATT to promote their positive contributions to school programs
• Assist with school safety program
• Cover classes when needed
• Assist teachers with difficult behavior problems and school discipline in general
• Handle emergency problems as they arise
• Give administrative assistance in areas such as faculty meetings, activity programs, athletics, after school events, etc.
• Develop a continuous school improvement plan including processes, procedures and strategies to address performance indicators on the Ohio Graduation Test
• Oversee and implement effectively the education management information program for the school (EMIS)
• Support the instructional delivery by maintaining good communication, by observing both formally and informally, and by interactivity with teachers on a regular basis on instructional issues
• Develop procedures, processes, and strategies to provide a learning climate that fosters respect and safety
• Plan/schedule student assemblies, field trips, parent meetings, meetings with juvenile authorities, etc.
• Assist the Building Principal with scheduling

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of all student and teacher handbooks
• Assist in the improvement and/or adjustment of the school program
• Assist in the supervision and evaluation of all school personnel
• Assist in the preparation and supervision of fire and tornado drills and other emergency preparedness programs
• Assist in the counseling of students with failing grades
• Arrange conferences with parents, teachers and students regarding grades
• Assist the principal with the school’s testing program including the state proficiency tests
• Contribute articles to the school newsletter
• Serve as a role model for students
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent
• Less than five years related experience
• Appropriate state of Ohio certification/license
• Alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of current administrative procedures and practices
• Knowledge of school laws and regulations
• Basic computer skills
• Basic first aid
• Knowledge of the court system
• Knowledge of social welfare agency policies and procedures
• Basic knowledge of school law
• Ability to write grants
• Ability to perform statistical analysis
• Investigative research skills

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority.