Assistant Principal

Position Type

Administration (Educator) / Middle School Assistant Principal

To assist the school principal with the organization, administration, and operation of the school's programs.

• Shall hold a Master's Degree with principal's certification in the appropriate grade levels.
• Shall have completed three (3) years of successful school-related educational experience, preferably at the PK-8 school level.
• Educational work-related references validating satisfactory performance

Length of Employment Term: 215 Days

Salary: Assistant Principal's supplement added to teacher's salary scale according to years of experience and degree

• Assist the principal in the overall administration of the school
• Act as principal in the absence of the school principal
• Assist the principal in developing curriculum and planning course of study
• Assist the principal in arranging the master teaching schedule and special assignments as needed.
• Assist the principal in evaluating and counseling staff members regarding their individual and group performance
• Attend special events held to recognize student achievement
• Attend school sponsored activities, functions and athletic events as directed by the principal
• Supervise student traffic in corridors, buildings, on the school grounds and student parking areas.
• Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body, and deal with special cases as necessary.
• Asist in scheduling classes and extracurricular activities preparing student schedules.
• Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and work with the county attendance director in investigative follow up activities.
• Assist in conducting safety inspections and safety drill activities.
• Aid parent, faculty, and student groups as requested by the principal
• Perform record keeping functions as assigned by the principal
• Work with department heads and school staff as directed by the principal
• Assume responsibility for coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria and other support services as directed by the principal
• Assist with the gathering, analysis and synthesis of data necessary to establish and attain goals.
• Organize and utilize resources to attain goals
• Provide purpose and direction in areas of responsibility
• Manage consensus and group behaviors
• Promote the enhancement of the organization and assist in providing purpose and direction for the school
• Delegate authority and responsibility clearly and appropriately to achieve goals
• Utilize effective written and spoken communication skills
• View self as a leader, initiate action, take responsibility and motivate others to assist in setting and achieving organizational goals
• Demonstrate instructional leadership with the principal to enhance school effectiveness by assisting in improving instruction and augmenting student performance
• Manifest values about the school / community including students' welfare, fairness to staff, and demonstrate behavior consistent with these values.
• Listen, understand and verbalize the concepts, thoughts, and ideas held by others to ensure an understanding of their feelings and position.
• Utilize appropriate problem solving and decision making skills
• Gather and effectively analyze data before arriving at conclusions
• Utilize effective group process and facilitation skills
• Gain and sustain the attention of others; understand the diversity among different groups and react appropriately
• Establish high work standards for self and others
• Devise opportunities to receive adequate information on the progress of work accomplishments, delegate activities, and offer timely feedback relating to quality and productivity.
• Create opportunities for the development of human resources and enhance quality of total school organization
• Plan effectively to meet goals by identifying needed resources, establishing timelines and determining needed activities.
• Provide leadership in the implementation of technology standards
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the principal

Applicants who have unsatisfactory evaluations, have been dismissed or had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district will not be considered eligible for consideration

The Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), in its education programs or activities, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and its implementing regulations, not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment.

The Board is committed to maintaining an education and work environment that is free from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment (See Mingo County Board policy 2266). Furthermore, the Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex (including gender status, change of sex, or gender identity), pregnancy, age, blindness,…