Position: Assistant Principal, Middle School

Reports To: Building Principal

Salary Schedule / Grade: Refer to Admin Salary Schedule

F.L.S.A Status: Exempt

SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Principal, the Assistant Principal assists with the management of the staff, program and physical resources of a high school building, and performs related district-wide administrative duties as required or assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help create a shared vision and clear goals for their schools and ensure continuous progress toward achieving the goals
• Support the implementation of high quality standards based instruction that results in higher levels of achievement for all students
• Promote the allocation of resources and management of school operations in order to ensure a safe and productive learning environment
• Assist in establishing and sustaining collaborative learning and shared leadership to promote learning and achievement of all students
• Engage parents and community members in the educational process and help create an environment where community resources support student learning, achievement and well being
• Assist the building principal in supervising and administering all components of the school building and its programs
• Serve as a member of the building leadership team and other committees as needed
• Assist in initiating, designing, and implementing programs to meet specific needs of the schools
• Share in evaluation and guidance of all staff members regarding their individual and group performance
• Assist in the continuous revision and upgrading of curricula in cooperation with the faculty and central office personnel
• Provide leadership and guidance for school-related organizations, activities, and sporting events
• Assist in interpreting the needs, goals and philosophy of the school to students, parents and the community
• Assist in planning and preparing professional development activities in collaboration with building principal and central office personnel
• Organize personnel and facilities to provide maximum educational effort and growth for students
• Assist in providing a safe and healthy environment for students and personnel
• Assist in preparing schedules for teachers and students
• Model and provide guidance to teachers, students and parents in interpersonal relationships
• Share with the building principal, the administration of all funds charged to the school
• Act as building principal in his/her absence
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree and valid Ohio Principal licensure specific for grade band
• Sound grasp of the Ohio Learning Standards
• Experience working in an urban school district or working with urban education
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction, child development principles, and a wide range of instructional and intervention strategies
• Effective time management skills
• Experience with socio-emotional learning preferred
• Knowledge of and/or experience with PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) preferred
• Familiarity with school improvement process preferred

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES/DEMANDS:

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, stoop, and climb stairs
• Occasionally lift and/or move lightweight items up to 40 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a school setting
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Work may be subject to frequent interruptions
• Some assignments are subject to completion within strict timelines
• Periodic travel for meetings, professional development activities, community events, and work assignments
• Periodically expected to work outside standard school hours

The Dayton Public School District provides equal educational and employment opportunities for all people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, or affiliation with a union or professional organization.