Assistant Principal Career Center

Title: Assistant Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: Administrator
Immediate Supervisor: Principal

Job Summary: The Waterloo Community School District is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Assistant Principal for the Waterloo Career Center (WCC) at the future Waterloo United High School. This role is critical in developing a high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) program aligned to the districts long-term vision and will help build the leadership foundation for the new high school.

During the and school years this individual will serve as the Assistant Principal of the Waterloo Career Center helping to lead the daily operations planning and development of a comprehensive and systemic Career and Technical Education program in preparation for the opening of Waterloo United High School in the fall of 2028. Beginning with the school year this individual will transition to serve as a member of the Waterloo United High School administrative leadership team.

This position will lead the design and implementation of WCC systems career pathways and partnerships that prepare students for postsecondary success and the workforce. The Assistant Principal will support instructional improvement monitor curriculum implementation and foster a positive student-centered school culture focused on achievement and career readiness.

Key responsibilities include building and maintaining strong partnerships with business and industry expanding work-based learning opportunities (job shadows internships apprenticeships) supporting staff collaboration and ensuring alignment across programs. This role also involves coordinating student placements developing training plans monitoring student progress and using data to evaluate and improve programs.

The Assistant Principal will also support student accountability family engagement and career readiness initiatives while collaborating with counselors and staff on employability skills and career exploration. Additional duties include supporting program development maintaining industry connections and engaging in ongoing professional learning.

Hiring Specifications:
Education

• Masters degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Certification

• Eligibility for Iowa Department of Education endorsement as a school principal

Experience

• Administrative experience preferred
• Public Relations experience preferred

Skills Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated skill in organizing ideas
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships based on mutual confidence and respect in identifying problems and their resolutions and in the evaluation of performance potential as revealed through interviews and other means of observation
• Knowledge of the scope and relationships of the position to the total educational program
• Sufficient knowledge and understanding of functions particularly effective teaching strategies related to the position to provide leadership in the implementation and improvement of an efficient and effective educational program
• Demonstrated sound judgment social competency adaptability self-confidence emotional maturity initiative enthusiasm and resourcefulness as well as dedication to duty and the ability to act consistently and to evaluate a program through observation and examination of stated objectives and related results
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and skill in effective supervision/evaluation
• Ability to organize varied functions and meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Ability to establish and maintain a favorable working atmosphere within the
  building that is conducive to optimum growth and learning consistent with goals
  and objectives in the school district
• Ability to provide leadership for all building-level staff in the effective delivery and
  support of the district curriculum including the selection and implementation of a
  wide variety of instructional strategies and related activities
• Ability to work effectively cooperatively and respectfully with staff parents and
  community members regardless of race creed color gender sexual orientation
  gender identity ethnic/national origin religion marital status age socio-economic
  status or disability
• Knowledge of processes to address cultural diversity and associated issues related
  to student performance and instructional methodology
• Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action equal
  opportunity and human rights
• Demonstrated experience as a self-starter
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to accomplish tasks through the group process
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills

Technology Requirements

• Basic computer skills (computer navigation email web browser Employee Portal)
• Intermediate computer skills (Google Suites search function student informationsystems basis promethean)
• High computer skills (familiarity with Education Tech Tools Informational systemsspecific to position
• Ability to reach all skill levels listed if not already acquired

Supervision of Others:

• Instructional staff
• Support staff

Personal Contacts:

• Students and families
• District personnel
• Community members

General Job Responsibilities

Leadership

1. Implements site-based shared-decision making and the building improvement plan.
2. Understands and implements district goals through collaborative planning efforts at the building.
3. Implements and adheres to district policies and procedures rules and regulations and directives.
4. Provides clear and consistent direction to staff on a continuing basis.
5. Models effective problem solving by introducing promoting and developing constructive and innovative ideas.
6. Displays effective techniques in dealing with student performance within a culturally diverse community.

Instructional Services

1. Assumes responsibility for the quality of the instructional program of the school including curricular extracurricular and guidance opportunities.
2. Administers and leads the instructional program in accordance with School Board requirements standards set by the accrediting agency and state statutes.
3. Recommends teaching aids equipment and supplies.
4. Coordinates teaming activities and planning toward common goals.
5. Provides for increased individualization active learning and personalization of instruction including School To Work (Career Pathways) as appropriate.
6. Provides reports as needed of continuing new and proposed programs.
7. Provides written documentation for vertical articulation and horizontal coordination and evaluation of instructional programs as required.
8. Promotes active learning and high expectations.
9. Designs professional development to meet the needs of the buildings staff relative to a standard of performance to ultimately improve student achievement.

Staff Development

1. Models the district expectation of continuous improvement.
2. Provides for opportunities and encourages staff members to participate in clinics workshops and state and regional conferences.
3. Provides for opportunities and encourages staff members to participate in district curriculum meetings site/classroom coaching and observations and visits to other schools.
4. Organizes and conducts regular meetings with teachers new to the building and other faculty groups and committees.
5. Provides for continuing development of instructional techniques and assists staff in improving their methods and techniques based on students needs.
6. Organizes plans or assists in the development of programs for professional development.

Pupil Personnel Services

1. Strives to provide for the academic social and emotional needs of all students.
2. Maintains an environment conducive to learning for all students with sensitivity to and provision for cultural diversity.
3. Oversees/administers the registration schedule and orientation of students assigned in accordance with regulations regarding their enrollment.
4. Administers regulations regarding student behavior discipline and attendance.
5. Provides opportunities for personal social and educational guidance.
6. Provides for the safety health and welfare of students.
7. Initiates and participates in the recommendations evaluation and assignment of students to various programs.
8. Develops implements and evaluates the guidance program.
9. Regulates the retention and promotion of students in accordance with School Board policies.

Staff Supervision and Evaluation

1. Monitors instruction to evaluate teaching practices and curricular alignment and to provide
2. the necessary leadership to improve teaching.
3. Provides staff with specific suggestions for improving the delivery of curriculum including the
4. selection of effective strategies and resources.
5. Supervises and evaluates staff in order to assist in the improvement of performance in accordance with the Master Contract. DONT THINK THIS ONE IS NECESSARY
6. In cooperation with the teacher establishes realistic and appropriate goals for improvement of teaching performance and student achievement.
7. Evaluates other personnel as directed.

Personnel Services

1. Participates in the selection assignment and reassignment of building staff members.
2. Participates in the orientation of new personnel to the district and to the school.
3. Assigns instructional and other responsibilities.
4. Provides conditions conducive to the establishment and maintenance of good morale the support and implementation of the district curriculum and the realization of personal and professional goals of staff members.
5. Establishes appropriate staff committees.
6. Incorporates staff participation in the building improvement plan and site-based decision making.

Community Relations

1. Works cooperatively with community groups including parent groups organizations business organizations and community and service organizations and Partners in Education.
2. Communicates with parents and the community on matters relating to the school.
3. Provides individual opportunities for parents to discuss matters such as student progress health adjustment curricular selection and future education.
4. Encourages and plans for community involvement in the school and in the classroom.

School Organization and Administration

1. Develops operational procedures for efficient and effective functioning of the school.
2. Establishes and maintains means of communication and dissemination of information with students and staff.
3. Maintains schedules of building usage including a master calendar of events.
4. Supervises the operation of food custodial and pupil transportation services as assigned.
5. Administers building security regulations including issuance use and accounting for keys.
6. Develops an understanding of the mission/goals of the district and incorporates the goals in the School Improvement Plans.
7. Provides leadership for the facility planning as appropriate.

Planning Research and Program Evaluation

1. Participates in the development implementation and evaluation of the instructional program.
2. Provides the leadership for the identification and resolution of administrative and educational problems of the school as well as of the district.
3. Participates in the development implementation and evaluation of needed surveys.
4. Provides for the involvement of staff in the evaluation of present programs and for the recommendation of new programs and procedures.

Policies and Procedures

1. Participates in the development and implementation of employee agreements administrative procedures directives and Board policies.
2. Keeps up-to-date with state statutes and policies regulating and affecting schools and interprets these to staff members.
3. Maintains systems and procedures/methods of interpretation concerning student records and transcripts.

Budgeting and Accounting

1. Evaluates coordinates modifies and compiles budget requests.
2. Recommends and interprets the schools budget requests.
3. Assists and maintains records and controls in the requisitioning of approved budgetary items.
4. Maintains inventories of supplies and equipment.
5. Accounts for all funds collected within the school in accordance with district procedures.

Professional Growth

1. Participates in professional organizations.
2. Attends seminars workshops and professional meetings.
3. Continues to acquire professional knowledge.
4. Demonstrates growth through experience and job targets.

Professional Responsibilities

1. Adheres to high ethical standards and demonstrates an attitude of professionalism when acting as an agent of the district.
2. Assesses professional performance and improves competency.
3. Adheres to school regulations.
4. Responds appropriately to concerns initiated by parents/guardians.
5. Completes duties effectively and promptly.
6. Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
7. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment materials and facilities.
8. Attends and participates in department/program building and parent conference meetings as scheduled.
9. Selects appropriate channels for resolving conflicts concerns or problems.
10. Dresses to promote a professional image.
11. Advocates the district goals policies and the common good of the district.

Miscellaneous

1. Provides administrative leadership as an advisor to or a coordinator of an assigned curricular or program area.
2. Performs other duties as assigned.

Date Last Revised: 3/16/2026

Length of Contract 225 Days

Required Experience:

Staff IC