The purpose of the middle school assistant principal is to assist the building principal in creating and shaping a culture of learning and providing instructional and administrative leadership at the school site. This includes data disaggregation, leading, directing, counseling, and supervising a variety of personnel and programs; creating effective parent, teacher, child communications, supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and evaluating staff; fostering teamwork between teachers and among staff and parents; and managing budget items.The assistant principal supports the principal in creating an environment that fosters lifelong learning for self and staff members that lends support in creating personalized and motivating learning. The following are some of the essential duties fo the assistant principal position:1. Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.2. Supervision with Faculty/Staff -Assist in: hiring/orientation; evaluating; working through concerns and classroom management; planning and directing meetings, staff development, training and inservices; communication: listening, feedback, and encouragement for all staff.3. Supervision with students - Assist in: orientation; counseling; discipline; due process; data gathering; student recognition; and securing student services with outside agencies.4. Communication and public relations with parents, business leaders and community members. Listen and respond to parent concerns with sensitivity.5. Conduct parent and student meetings and attend all after school activities.6. Curriculum/Instruction - Assists with the collection, use, and analysis of data to identify goals, assess organizational effectiveness, and promote organizational learning. The assistant principal also assists in training and implementation of district standards and initiatives; scheduling; implementation of goals and selection of instructional materials. Design and implement programming for Title 1, assisting with programming for ESL students, etc.7. Facilities - Assist in: supervision of custodial staff; creating and implementing safety and crisis response plans; maintaining facility and equipment.8. Assist Principal with developing and managing school budget.9. Make presentations to students, staff, patrons and peers at conferences.10. Develop the school's yearly and monthly calendars and organize and oversee scheduling for staff and students.11. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.