Middle School Assistant Principal - Full-Time (225 Days) - Agnes Stewart Middle School
Middle School Assistant Principal - Full-Time (225 Days) - Agnes Stewart Middle School
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Job Description
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job posting. Springfield Public Schools is committed to finding the best candidate for the job including candidates who may come from less traditional professional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications outlined in the job posting. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position or how this would be determined please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.
Posting Opens: Monday June 16 2025
Application Review Begins: Wednesday June 25 2025
Posting Closes: Open Until Filled*
Contract Begins: Friday July 1 2025
*Submit your application materials by 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday June 25 2025 in order to be considered during the initial application review process.
Salary and Benefits
Salary begins at $101543 to $122065 (based on 2024-25 salary schedule) depending on education/experience plus a generous benefit plan including stipends for TSA Mileage and Cell Phone. This position works 225 days per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).
About the District
Springfield Public Schools is located in Springfield Oregon in the heart of the Willamette Valley and serves 185 square miles of the city of Springfield and East/Central Lane County. We are directly to the East of Eugene where the University of Oregon is located. We currently have about 10000 students 1410 staff members and over almost 700 teachers in our kindergarten through grade 12 school district. Springfield Public Schools believes student success is our most important outcome. The success of our students depends on the collective community coming together to support Every Student Every Day throughout their K-12 education.
About the Position
Springfield Public Schools is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of full-time Middle School Assistant Principal at Agnes Stewart Middle School.Under the direction of the principal the assistant principal supports the daily operations of the school and contributes to strategic long-term planning. The assistant principal serves as a key member of the schools leadership team assisting in the coordination and oversight of a wide range of programs and services.
Responsibilities as assigned by the principal may include leadership in the following areas:
- Student management discipline and guidance
- Instructional support and curriculum implementation
- Supervision and development of licensed and classified staff
- Oversight of financial processes and resource allocation
- Maintenance and safety of school facilities and grounds
- Planning and coordination of after-school programs and athletic events
The assistant principal also participates in district-level committees initiatives and collaborative leadership efforts to advance student success and school improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the building principal the assistant principal supports and assists in the comprehensive administration of school operations educational programs and student services. Responsibilities are grouped by thematic domains aligned with the Oregon Educational Leadership/Administrator Standards.
- Visionary and Strategic Leadership
- Assist the principal in articulating and implementing a shared vision for teaching and learning.
- Contribute to multi-year school improvement efforts focused on enhancing student outcomes.
- Represent the principal as needed to ensure consistent alignment with school and district goals.
- Coordinate school-wide initiatives that support the strategic vision of the school and district.
- Instructional Leadership and Professional Development
- Supervise and support the implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum (GVC) to ensure consistency and alignment across classrooms.
- Promote differentiated research-based instruction through classroom observation and coaching.
- Coordinate and provide professional development using adult learning strategies (large group PLCs job-embedded coaching).
- Assist teachers in effective instructional planning classroom management and integration of technology.
- Support the development implementation and analysis of common assessments.
- Participate in staff evaluation coaching and in-service training to foster staff professional growth.
- Effective Management of Operations
- Supervise daily school operations including scheduling facilities maintenance and equipment management.
- Establish procedures for regular inspection repair and replacement of school facilities.
- Ensure that accurate and compliant student records are maintained.
- Promote a safe and orderly learning environment by supervising students and ensuring effective operational procedures.
- Participate in master schedule development and coordinate student services operations.
- Inclusive Practice and Community Engagement
- Foster positive school-community relationships by responding to inquiries addressing concerns and engaging with parent and community groups.
- Build and sustain partnerships with families public agencies and community organizations.
- Promote inclusive communication that reflects the diversity and needs of the school community.
- Student Services and Equity-Oriented Support Systems
- Implement and oversee Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) using data to guide interventions and monitor effectiveness.
- Administer the student behavior and discipline program with consistency and equity.
- Lead the implementation of restorative practices and trauma-informed strategies.
- Participate in IEP and student support meetings to ensure appropriate educational services.
- Uphold ethical and equitable decision-making in all student-related matters.
- Organizational Leadership and Human Resources
- Participate in staff hiring processes and collaborate with the principal in staffing decisions.
- Supervise and evaluate licensed classified and confidential staff per district protocols.
- Address employee relations matters in collaboration with Human Resources.
- Ensure compliance with all state/federal laws school board policy and district administrative rules.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend school board leadership and other district-level meetings as assigned.
- Participate on district committees and working groups.
- Support district-wide initiatives aligned with strategic focus areas such as instructional equity culturally responsive practices and staff capacity-building.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the principal:
- Provide direct supervision of licensed and classified staff.
- Participate in the evaluation process of all assigned personnel in accordance with district policy and contractual requirements.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to address staff concerns resolve grievances and implement progressive discipline procedures when necessary.
- Supervise students to support safety behavior expectations and academic engagement.
- Serve as the acting administrator in the principals absence ensuring continuity of leadership and school operations.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
The following competencies are required for the successful execution of assistant principal responsibilities:
Interpersonal and Leadership Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative trusting and respectful relationships with staff students and families.
- Emotional intelligence and resilience including the ability to manage conflict give and receive feedback and promote a positive school climate.
- Capacity to lead teams support instructional improvement and motivate others in pursuit of shared goals.
- Commitment to inclusive practices that honor the cultural linguistic and socioeconomic diversity of the school community.
Communication and Language Proficiency:
- Professional written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students staff families and community partners including responding to sensitive or complex inquiries.
- Skill in interpreting explaining and enforcing laws regulations and policies related to school administration.
Analytical and Decision-Making Skills:
- Strong problem-solving ability including the collection analysis and use of data to inform decisions.
- Judicious application of policy and best practice to resolve school-based issues.
- Understanding of ethical and legal implications of decision-making and behavior.
Technical and Organizational Skills:
- Proficiency in a range of educational technology tools including student information systems instructional software and productivity platforms.
- Ability to manage time effectively delegate tasks appropriately and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Content Knowledge:
- Understanding of adolescent development middle school instructional practices and behavior management techniques.
- Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) restorative practices and trauma-informed care.
DIVERSITY & EQUITY QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural linguistic disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds that characterize a K-12 school community in a manner specific to the position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close distance and peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employees may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
OTHER
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise of guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
- Masters degree; AND
- Valid state of Oregon Administrative or Principal License from Oregon Teachers Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) or the ability to obtain one; AND
- At least three (5) years of experience as a classroom teacher preferably at the middle school level; OR
- Any combination of education and experience that would provide the applicant with the desired skills knowledge and ability to perform the duties of the position.
License Required
- Possess a valid Oregon drivers license and evidence of insurability
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Spanish/Bilingual preferred
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion ancestry national origin disability gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints please contact Human Resources at .
It is our policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:
Veterans: A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.
Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
For veterans preference to apply the required military documents must be submitted at the time of application submission.
For more information contact Springfield Public Schools at:
640 A Street Springfield OR 97477 Phone: FAX:
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Employment Type
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