Assistant Principal High School 25-26 SY

Get to Know Us: 

Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility.

RGSD is committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of all scholars by offering a wide range of learning opportunities, extra-curricular activities, resources and specialized programs.

RGSD is home to 13 schools, which serve approximately 5,300 students. Committed to providing excellent programs from early childhood education through high school.

Culture: 

RGSD is dedicated to regaining full accreditation under the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Riverview Gardens is currently working in collaboration with educational institutions and community partners to support the needs of children. 

Interested candidates should have a heart for educating and a willingness to collaborate to help achieve and maintain educational excellence. Ideal candidates are willing to advocate for scholars and educational equity. Join our Ramily!

There is a new view on the horizon and learning is required!

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SUMMARY: Reports directly to the building principal. Responsible for assisting the principal in the day-to-day operations of the school and administering various programs as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the principal in providing the educational leadership to create and maintain a school atmosphere which supports and encourages the personal growth of faculty, staff, and students.
• Supports teachers in maintaining instructional focus and improving student achievement.
• Supervises students, teachers, and auxiliary personnel employed in the assigned building.
• Demonstrates instructional leadership through staff development and evaluation of certificated and support staff.
• Assists the principal in administering the District’s policies, goals, and directives.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a positive school climate.
• Assists in the development of curriculum and special programs that meet the needs of the diverse student body.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a positive discipline program in the school.
• Effectively manages discipline issues, including ensuring compliance with district/state regulatory processes investigating issues, determining consequences, communicating with parents and entering discipline information into the Student Information System.
• Responsible for assisting and supervising school level cafeteria, custodial, and maintenance operations as well as transportation duties related to the beginning and dismissal of the school day.
• Assists in after school event supervision and building access.
• Serve as the liaison for the principal with various community agencies.
• Assists in the maintenance of the equipment and textbook inventories.
• Assists in the development of the school master schedule and the school master calendar.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties listed above. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Current Principal’s certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at the appropriate level.
• Master’s Degree in Education or Teaching.
• Minimum five years of successful teaching, supervisory, and/or administrative experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, colleagues, school groups, and community organizations.
• Knowledge of school reform strategies, curriculum, and data analysis.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Successful completion of a background check by Human Resources.

Physical Demands 

• Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects.
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet.
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups.
• Requires occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and is generally a hazard free environment.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

*Internal Applicants are welcome to apply beginning 04/14/25 until the posting closes*

*External Applicants are welcome to apply beginning 04/18/2025 until the posting closes*

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Year: 11 Month

Salary:  Administrator Range on the District Administrator Salary Schedule

Salary : $75,000 - $105,000