What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal - Middle School position at Perry Township School District?
- Assists in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extra-curricular activities.
- Demonstrate support of the NIET Evaluation tool with a current certification as an evaluator or willingness to gain certification.
- Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
- Assists in ensuring that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
- Assists in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
- Assists in the recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
- Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
- Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
- Assists in the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies.
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of Middle school curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop and implement projects.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Valid Indiana teaching license
- Must have current Building Level Administrator license.
- Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in School Administration.
- Leadership experience, priority given to those with Assistant Principal and Principal experience.
JobID: 5566
Position Type:
Administration/ASST. PRINCIPAL
Administration/ASST. PRINCIPAL
Date Posted:
2/13/2025
2/13/2025
Location:
Perry Meridian Middle School
Perry Meridian Middle School
Assistant Principal- Middle School
Position Purpose
To assist the Principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a Middle School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law. To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development. To serve as Principal in the absence of the Principal.
Essential Functions
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Pay Rate
Administrative Pay Schedule
Work Schedule
Based on Contract
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%
License/ Registration/ Certification
Education
Experience
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Purpose
To assist the Principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a Middle School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law. To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development. To serve as Principal in the absence of the Principal.
Essential Functions
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Pay Rate
Administrative Pay Schedule
Work Schedule
Based on Contract
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%
Physical Requirement
Percentage of Time
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
Occasional
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Occasional
Ability to carry 25 pounds.
Occasional
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
Very Frequent
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.
Very Frequent
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
Very Frequent
Ability to operate job-related equipment.
Very Frequent
Ability to reach in all directions.
Occasional
License/ Registration/ Certification
Education
Experience
FLSA Status: Exempt
