What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal position at MSD of Warren Township?
Elementary Assistant Principal Description
JOB TITLE: Elementary Assistant Principal
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt (Administrative), salaried employee.
WORK DAYS: 200 days (does not include holidays).
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: 8 hours per day.
WORK YEAR: The work year for the Elementary Assistant Principal is in a school on the balanced calendar, beginning approximately the second week of July and ends early June.
SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Assistant Principal is paid on the “Administrators” salary schedule, and is eligible for benefits on the “Administrators” benefits schedule. The salary range for this position is $91,762 - $99,920 for 200-day contract.
REPORTS TO: The Assistant Principal reports to the building Principal.
SUPERVISES: The Assistant Principal supervises teachers and support staff as directed by the building Principal.
Position Summary: The Elementary Assistant Principal serves as a vital member of the school leadership team, supporting the Principal in fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environment. This role involves providing instructional leadership, supporting teacher growth and evaluation, using data to inform decisions, and leading initiatives that promote a positive school culture and climate. The Assistant Principal also ensures operational excellence in student discipline, transportation, attendance, and services for exceptional learners, while modeling professionalism and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Essential Functions
Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Experience: At least 3 years of experience as a teacher, guidance counselor or social worker, in a school setting.
Certification and/or Licenses: Holds or is eligible to obtain an Indiana Teacher’s License in school administration and supervision or educational leadership. Holds a valid Indiana driver’s license.
Other: The ability to perform the essential functions and fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Principal involve a daily combination of office work, walking throughout the school building and grounds, and interacting verbally with staff, parents, and students. The ability to be trained to support Non-Crisis Interventions is a requirement. Running may be necessary on occasion.
Efficient use of a personal computer is important to the effective accomplishment of these job responsibilities.
This job does not require heavy lifting or other physical abilities often associated with manual labor.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: The ability to communicate verbally in person and via telephone is very important.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed without significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, disease, or pathogenic substances. However, the Dean for Student Services will occasionally need to supervise students outdoors, interact with students who are emotionally out-of-control, and drive his/her personal vehicle to make home visits.
JOB TITLE: Elementary Assistant Principal
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt (Administrative), salaried employee.
WORK DAYS: 200 days (does not include holidays).
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: 8 hours per day.
WORK YEAR: The work year for the Elementary Assistant Principal is in a school on the balanced calendar, beginning approximately the second week of July and ends early June.
SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Assistant Principal is paid on the “Administrators” salary schedule, and is eligible for benefits on the “Administrators” benefits schedule. The salary range for this position is $91,762 - $99,920 for 200-day contract.
REPORTS TO: The Assistant Principal reports to the building Principal.
SUPERVISES: The Assistant Principal supervises teachers and support staff as directed by the building Principal.
Position Summary: The Elementary Assistant Principal serves as a vital member of the school leadership team, supporting the Principal in fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environment. This role involves providing instructional leadership, supporting teacher growth and evaluation, using data to inform decisions, and leading initiatives that promote a positive school culture and climate. The Assistant Principal also ensures operational excellence in student discipline, transportation, attendance, and services for exceptional learners, while modeling professionalism and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Essential Functions
- Supports the Principal in providing instructional leadership focused on improving student achievement and instructional practices.
- Assists in the evaluation of certified and classified staff, providing constructive feedback and helping teachers set and reach professional goals.
- Collaborates and supports instructional coaches and grade-level teams to support curriculum implementation, instructional planning, and professional learning communities (PLCs).
- Utilizes student achievement and behavioral data to identify trends, monitor progress, and guide instructional and behavioral interventions.
- Participates in the development and implementation of school improvement plans aligned with student performance data.
- Leads efforts to build and maintain a positive school climate through consistent implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
- Promotes student engagement and a safe, inclusive learning environment where all students feel respected and supported.
- Manages student discipline with a restorative and equitable approach, ensuring alignment with district policies and due process procedures.
- Supports students in understanding behavior expectations and developing skills to improve behavior and social-emotional competence.
- Serves as the building-level attendance officer; monitors daily attendance and works with families to reduce chronic absenteeism.
- Validates legal residency and guardianship, including home visits when necessary, and ensures compliance with legal requirements.
- Supervises arrival and dismissal of students; monitors transitions, lunchroom behavior, and hallway conduct to ensure student safety.
- Communicates and coordinates effectively with transportation services to ensure smooth and safe student travel to and from school.
- Collaborates with special education and multilingual learner teams to ensure appropriate support, compliance, and advocacy for students with diverse learning needs.
- Serves as administrative representative for IEP or other specialized meetings, as assigned.
- Builds strong relationships with families through clear, consistent, and culturally responsive communication.
- Serves as a liaison between the school and families to promote trust and community engagement and supports/oversees the work and effort of the family engagement liasons.
- Demonstrates professionalism, preparedness, and reflective practice as a school leader.
- Engages in ongoing professional development and models a commitment to continuous improvement in leadership capacity.
- Assumes full administrative responsibilities in the absence of the building Principal.
- Represents the school at after-school events and community functions as needed.
- Serves as a resource for families seeking support services outside the school environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the building Principal to support school operations and success.
Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Experience: At least 3 years of experience as a teacher, guidance counselor or social worker, in a school setting.
Certification and/or Licenses: Holds or is eligible to obtain an Indiana Teacher’s License in school administration and supervision or educational leadership. Holds a valid Indiana driver’s license.
Other: The ability to perform the essential functions and fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Principal involve a daily combination of office work, walking throughout the school building and grounds, and interacting verbally with staff, parents, and students. The ability to be trained to support Non-Crisis Interventions is a requirement. Running may be necessary on occasion.
Efficient use of a personal computer is important to the effective accomplishment of these job responsibilities.
This job does not require heavy lifting or other physical abilities often associated with manual labor.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: The ability to communicate verbally in person and via telephone is very important.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed without significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, disease, or pathogenic substances. However, the Dean for Student Services will occasionally need to supervise students outdoors, interact with students who are emotionally out-of-control, and drive his/her personal vehicle to make home visits.
Salary : $91,762 - $99,920
