Anticipated Elementary Associate Principal
Anticipated Elementary Associate Principal
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Job Description
Des Moines Public Schools is looking for andacceptingapplications from dynamic leaders for an anticipated Associate Principal position in elementary school for the 25-26 school year.
The salary range shared below represents the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. Candidates offered employment will be compensated based on skills work experience and education.
Des Moines Public Schools offers single and family health benefits at not cost to all of our employees.
TITLE:Associate Principal for Instruction K-12
DEPARTMENT:Teaching and Learning
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Principal Director of Schools
EVALUATES:Building based personnel
POSITION INVENTORY:Elementary - D61
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
FT/PT: Full Time/ 230 day contract - 8 hour day
BASIC FUNCTION:
Work with school community to create pursue and monitor a vision for instruction school conditions and collaboration that seeks equitable outcomes for students. Lead efforts for improvements in student achievement and staff performance through professional development instructional leadership and coordination of a comprehensive tiered intervention system. Complete formal evaluations of certified and non- certified staff members. Adheres to the Iowa Standards for School Leaders (ISSL). This position requires continuous use of independent judgement. The essential functions represent key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the assigned building.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Serve as a leader in the equity work; create and/or seek out opportunities that ensure students who are underserved or unengaged are successful in achieving equitable learning outcomes while fostering a school culture and climate that supports both student and staff success and promotes respect and appreciation for cultural diversity.
- Lead in collaboration with the principal the management of school personnel including supervising coaching hiring and retaining high quality staff.
- Lead in collaboration with the principal the planning and facilitation of professional development of teachers teacher teams and staff focused on high quality evidence-based curriculum and instruction professional learning communities and conditions for learning.
- Lead in collaboration with the principal the planning development implementation and progress monitoring of school improvement academic and culture and climate goals.
- Lead in collaboration with the principal the collection and analysis of data to formatively monitor student outcomes/results the facilitation of teacher teams and the development of intervention support for students.
- Share in the responsibility to monitor and analyze classroom school district and state assessment results to determine school progress towards meeting school improvement plan goals and to develop next steps to improve student achievement.
- Lead in collaboration with the principal the development of a school culture:
- Focusing on learning continuous improvement innovation and collaborative practice
- Monitoring and evaluating teacher performance to improve instruction
- Observing teacher practice and providing feedback based on a research-based instructional framework
- Planning of individual and collective professional development to meet identified needs of teachers
- Using resources of time finances facilities technology and partnerships innovatively and equitably to meet building goals
- Developing the instructional leadership capacity of teachers and leadership teams
- Collaborate with families and community members through innovative approaches that ensure the needs of each student are met.
- Serve on district and/or building committees and other related school/community organizations.
- Provide on a regular basis leadership and supervision that extends beyond regular school hours.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
- Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees.
- Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Iowa Administrator certification with Evaluator Approval or willingness to obtain.
- Masters degree in educational leadership
Desired:
- Prior educational leadership experience
Skills Knowledge and Abilities:
- Strong communication skills both oral and written
- Knowledge of research-based equitable leadership practices curriculum development instructional and assessment best practices student behavior management systems PLCs personnel evaluation.
- Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
PHYSICAL DEMAND:
FREQUENCY:
Standing
Frequent 33% - 66%
Walking
Frequent 33% - 66%
Sitting
Occasional 1% - 32%
Bending/Stooping
Occasional 1% - 32%
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
Occasional 1% - 32%
Climbing/Stairs
Frequent 33% - 66%
Driving
Occasional 1% - 32%
Lifting (20 lbs.)
Frequent 33% - 66%
Carrying (25 feet)
Occasional 1% - 32%
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
Frequent 33% - 66%
Computer
Frequent 33% - 66%
Other
Occasional 1% - 32%
Working Conditions
Inside
Constant 67%
Outside
Occasional 1% - 32%
Extremes of Temperature/Humidity
Occasional 1% - 32%
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Approved By:Emily Behrens
Date: 12/14/2023
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
