Job Title: K-8 Assistant Principal Position Function: The Assistant Principal is directly responsible to the building principal and assists in the administration, supervision, and evaluation of the educational program and supportive services/activities in the school. Essential Performance Responsibilities: • Assists the building principal and supports all stakeholders representing the school community in developing the vision, mission and goals of the school • Supports the implementation of the school improvement plan • Assists the building principal’s use of data to monitor and adjust as necessary the action plan and goals of the school improvement plan • Assists the building principal to develop and implement a proactive and positive approach to behavior management • Assists the building principal in ensuring all students are making academic progress by monitoring the instructional programs • Ensures instructional guidelines are in place and teachers are following the district adopted course and grade level standards and teachers are following the curriculum with fidelity • Supports all students have access to the core curriculum and that teachers differentiate instruction and intervention based on student data • Supports students having access to a variety of activities that support their leadership, physical, emotional, social and attitudinal growth • Supports students having access to services that support mental, physical, and emotional wellness for every student • Assists the building principal in evaluating all staff members for the purpose of improving student growth, identify professional learning needs, promoting teacher leadership, and making decisions • Monitors instruction through observations, coaching conversation and provides necessary feedback to enhance teaching and learning • May be involved in recruiting, hiring, assigning, disciplining, and dismissing school staff • Supports a positive culture of learning and collaboration necessary to create and support high levels of learning for all students • Supports distributive leadership opportunities for staff • Promotes the success of every student and staff by ensuring management of the organization, operation and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment • Supports a culture of collaboration, trust, learning and high expectations for all • Builds and sustains partnerships with families and community partners • Follows established timelines and guidelines for all of the elements required by federal, state and district policies • Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary and assures due process for students when appropriate • Assumes responsibility for routine administrative and supervisory tasks (i.e. enrollment, attendance, transportation, SPED, ELL, school sponsored events, etc.) • Assumes responsibility for the administration of the school in the absence of the building Principal • Supports a safe learning environment by adhering to all crisis plans, school wide behavior plans and policies Additional Duties: The Assistant Principal will be responsible for other duties which may be assigned by the Building Principal and/or Assistant Superintendent of Elementary/Secondary Schools. Equipment: The employee must demonstrate the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259’s guidelines for equipment use. Travel: Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required. Physical and Mental Demands: • Works in standard office and school building environments • Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities • Additional demands upon request of Principal, Superintendent Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information • Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which will be determined and validated by testing • Use of good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments • Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed • Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality • Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance • Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them Interrelations: • Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors • Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks • Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy • Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues • Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service Employee Punctuality and Appearance: • In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave • Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator • All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position Qualification Profile: • A current KS Building Administration License is required • 5 years of teaching experience is required • Must have advanced technology skills FLSA Status: Exempt