Middle School Assistant Principal (Grades 6-7)
Middle School Assistant Principal (Grades 6-7)
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JOB SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the principal assist in providing leadership and supervision in administering the schools educational program in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies administrative procedures rules regulations and applicable law. Provide leadership in program development and improvement as well as in professional staff development.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters degree in education administration or related field
- Valid Iowa Administrator License with PK-12 Principal / PK-12 Special Education Supervisor and Evaluator endorsements
- Minimum of four years successful teaching experience
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promotes a safe school environment conducive to individualized instruction cooperative curriculum development and student learning
- Manages student discipline matters and supervises maintenance of student discipline files and records
- Assists with screening interviewing and selection of instructional and support staff
- Supervises and evaluates instructional and support staff in accordance with districts evaluation plan
- Participates in multi-disciplinary teams and student-related meetings to problem solve students needs
- Provides administrative leadership as an advisor to or a facilitator for assigned curricular areas
- Serves as a contributing member of the administrative team and other committees as assigned
- Assists in ensuring district policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements are implemented and followed
- Assists with maintaining building security
- Reports to the principal on all matters of a critical nature
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Assists with safety inspections and supervising safety drill activities
- Assists with general maintenance of the school building and grounds in cooperation with custodial/maintenance staff
- Engages in professional growth and development opportunities through coursework seminars workshops professional organizations and literature and research
- Performs other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Satisfactory adherence to the Iowa Standards for School Leaders
- Knowledge of secondary school curriculum and concepts
- Knowledge and skill in effective supervision and evaluation techniques
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education
- Ability to handle adversity in a constructive manner
- Ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
- Ability to successfully relate with students parents and staff
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership performance and professional growth
- Proficient in use of technology programs and applications
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative decision-making skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Competency working in a culturally diverse environment
- Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision
In evaluating candidates for this position Johnston Community School District may consider a combination of education training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Frequent walking standing and sitting
- Moderate stooping squatting bending and kneeling
- Carrying and lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Use of hands to finger handle and feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms
- Specific visions abilities include close distance and peripheral and the ability to adjust focus
- Indoor work environment with periods of exposure to outside weather conditions
- Moderate noise level
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Full-time / Exempt with 220-day contract
DistrictStatement
Johnston Community School District is an equal-opportunity affirmative-action employer. It is the policy of the District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race national origin religion creed sex disability sexual orientation gender identity color age marital status in its employment and personnel practices. Johnston Community School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the Director of Human Resources 6510 NW 62ndAve Johnston IA 50131 .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
