Assistant Principal

Job Description:

Reports To: Building Principal

Position Purpose: To provide leadership, management, and supervisory skills that promote the educational development of every student.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Must possess (or be eligible for) a Kansas building or district leadership license by time of appointment.
• Expertise: Demonstrated experience in planning, organization, supervision, and evaluation.
• Skills: Proficiency in curriculum/instructional leadership, personnel guidance, scheduling, school law, budgeting, and community relations.
• Physical/Emotional: Requires effective speaking, hearing, and vision; mobility/stamina for long hours; and the ability to manage multiple complex problems simultaneously with a consistent temperament.

Core Responsibilities

1. Curriculum & Instructional Leadership

• Lead the development, monitoring, and accreditation of instructional programs.
• Approve master teaching schedules and personnel assignments.
• Use student assessment data to identify program gaps and implement improvements.
• Ensure the written curriculum is taught and supported by appropriate resources.
• Foster professional expertise by providing staff development opportunities.

1. Student Assessment & Support

• Systematically monitor student progress using objective data.
• Identify and support at-risk students through school-based interventions and community referrals.
• Ensure proper educational placement for all students.

1. School Climate & Relations

• Model high expectations and motivation for both staff and students.
• Foster collegial relationships and recognize the achievements of teachers and students.
• Solicit feedback from the community to gauge and improve school climate.

1. Operations & Workplace Management

• Maintain high visibility and establish an effective learning environment.
• Implement and enforce a fair discipline code according to due process and Board policy.
• Protect instructional time by minimizing interruptions and coordinating schedules.
• Supervise student behavior at all school-sanctioned functions.
• Delegate authority to ensure school oversight in the absence of the Principal.

1. Personnel Management

• Supervise and evaluate professional, administrative, and support staff.
• Assist in recruiting, screening, hiring, and orienting new staff members.
• Recommend the removal of staff members whose performance is unsatisfactory.

1. Communication & Outreach

• Keep the Building Principal informed of school activities and potential issues.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents, students, and stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison to community groups to foster support for school objectives.
• Collaborate with Central Office and other principals to share expertise and resources.

1. Decision Making & Problem Solving

• Utilize the TPS Strategic Plan and Learning Principles to guide evidence-based decisions.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and state/federal regulations.
• Proactively identify and resolve problems before they reach a crisis level.
• Lead effectively during times of civil disobedience or school emergencies.

1. Building & Financial Management

• Assist with budget preparation, financial supervision, and local fund monitoring.
• Oversee school safety, facility security, emergency drills, and property inventory.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of personnel, student, and fiscal records.
• Manage the allocation of instructional resources (space, equipment, and supplies).

1. Professional Growth

• Stay current on educational trends via professional journals and organizations.
• Serve as a role model for professional behavior and cultivate teacher leaders.

1. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Designee.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation: Conducted in accordance with Board policy on administrator evaluation.

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