High School Assistant Principal

Chanute USD 413 www.usd413.org

High School Assistant Principal

Department/School: Chanute High School

Reports to: Building Principal

Payment Rate: According to the Negotiated Agreement

Exemption Status: Exempt

Primary Purpose: The Assistant Principal assists the principal in providing professional leadership to organize, administer, supervise, and evaluate a creative school program. To accomplish these tasks, the Assistant Principal works closely with the community, staff, and administration of U.S.D. No. 413 .

Position Details:

1. Opening available for the 2026-2027 school year
2. 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM daily

Qualifications:

1. Three years certified experience.
2. Current Kansas State Teaching Certificate and required Administrators Certificate on file in Central Office (after employment offer is made).
3. Health and inoculation certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made).
4. Desire to continue career improvement.

Essential Functions:

1. Assist in providing professional leadership to organize, administer, supervise and evaluate a creative school program.
2. Assist in establishing an optimal learning environment within the school.
3. Ensure that all school programs and activities conform to district guidelines.
4. Communicate effectively with members of the school district and community.
5. Work effectively with community organizations.
6. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
7. Support the value of an education.
8. Support the philosophy and mission of U.S.D. No. 413.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

1. Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
2. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
3. Requires stooping, bending, and reaching.
4. Requires some travel.
5. Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
6. Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

General Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the development of a program for the evaluation and improvement of instruction to ensure maximum educational benefits for students.
2. Assist with the development of a functioning educational philosophy consistent with the values of the community, teachers, school administration and Board of Education.
3. Assist with the development of a comprehensive curriculum and program of services in cooperation with teachers and Central Office staff.
4. Develop master calendars of all school activities.
5. Assist with the development of an atmosphere of respect, interest, and enthusiasm within the school.
6. Communicate openly and effectively with students, community, staff, and administration.
7. Assist with supervising and in providing for the general welfare of students during the school day, on school trips, and during school activities.
8. Assist in maintaining effective programs to strengthen and monitor pupil discipline, attendance, and individual progress.
9. Assist with the selection and assignment of certified and classified personnel.
10. Delegate duties for effective staff evaluation.
11. Encourage the professional growth of teachers by advanced training experimentation, and evaluation.
12. Assist with the administration of district policies in the operation of the school.
13. Assist in maintaining school records and filing necessary reports.
14. Share in planning and direction of the enrollment and scheduling procedures.
15. Assist the building principal in establishing an emotional tone of maximum outcomes based educational processes.
16. Supervise and direct the Alternative Learning Center program and work with the ALC staff on particular student problems.
17. Assist in school compliance with legal and regulatory requirements of the various governmental agencies.
18. Assist with planning and organizing the school day and year to provide for efficient operation of the school.
19. Assist with the maintenance of safe, clean, attractive, and well kept buildings and grounds.
20. Make effective use of consultants and specialists in program and staff development.
21. Work cooperatively with peers in sharing ideas, techniques, and procedures for improvement of the learning environment.
22. Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
23. Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan.
24. Other duties as assigned by the principal, or other ad

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