Assistant High School Principal

NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Assistant Principal

Reports to: Building Principal

Supervisory Responsibilities: Personnel as assigned by building principal.
Position Purpose:  To assist the building principal in all facets of the management, leadership and administration of a school building. 

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Principal in the overall administration of the school.

2. Serve as Principal in his/her absence.

3. Assist the Principal in the supervision of instruction and the implementation of educational programs.

4. Assume responsibility for the behavior, discipline, and attendance of students.

5. Assume responsibility for the hiring and evaluation of classified staff.

6. Assist the Principal to evaluate the performance of certified staff.

7. Secure substitute staff members according to district procedures.

8. Assist in the preparation of schedules and assignments for staff and students.

9. Coordinate special activities, field trips, programs, and building utilization.

10. Assists the Principal in developing and maintaining the students’ and teachers’ handbooks.

11. Maintains effective relations with parents and community groups; interprets the goals, objectives, and programs of the school to parents and the community.

12. Serve as an administrative representative during IEP and 504 meetings.

13. Assists in the facilitation of various building leadership teams.

14. Assist in the development and delivery of professional learning activities for staff.

15. Serve parent, faculty and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.

16. Participate in principal and/or administrative meetings as requested.

17. Maintain a current knowledge of developments and practices in educational leadership.

18. Performs other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Superintendent or Principal. 

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

• Ability to organize and coordinate work.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and coworkers.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Ability to engage in ongoing, continuous growth related to improving professional practice.

• Ability to build trusting relationships with all stakeholder groups.

Qualifications Profile:

• Possess a valid Iowa administrator license with Evaluator Approval (New) and one of the following administrative endorsements: PK-12 principal endorsement (required)

• Understand current research as it relates to the secondary level learner and implementation of professional learning communities and multi-tiered systems of support (required)

• Knowledge of and experience with The Leader in Me (preferred)

• Ability to lead change, manage transitions, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated ability in developing professional relationships

• Possess strong command of written and oral language

Physical Requirements: Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but require a minimum of the following physical requirements:  Walking, standing, bending, carrying, climbing, lifting minimum of 20 pounds, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, and stooping. 

Working Conditions: Varied

Terms of Employment: 260 day contract; salary and benefits to be determined by the Board of Directors

Evaluator: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of Board Policy on Evaluation of Administrative Personnel.