What are the responsibilities and job description for the EJMS Assistant Principal 2026-2027 School Year position at East Jessamine Middle School?
Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Middle School Assistant Principal
FLSA: Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in school administration required.
- A minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching and appropriate state Principal certification.
- Effective communication skills.
- Effective team-building skills.
- Effective organizational skills.
REPORTS TO: Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Extended calendar determined by district extended day schedule. Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board of Education.
MAJOR POLICY RESPONSIBILITITES:
Assist the building principal on accountability for the educational, administrative, and supervisory functions in the school building. The assistant principal communicates and enforces directives and policies approved by the Board of Education and District Office to the building personnel, as delegated by the principal.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in general supervision of building and grounds for safety and welfare of students and staff.
- May be Responsible for scheduling and enrollment of students and grade reporting.
- Assist with the assignment & evaluation of substitute teachers, teachers and classified staff in the building.
- Assist the principal in building scheduling, fostering communication between stakeholders, and implementing strategies to improve instruction.
- Assist the principal in faculty supervision and evaluation in accordance with district evaluation policy.
- Share with principal the responsibility for administering the district’s discipline and attendance policies through accepted building procedures.
- Develop supervision schedules.
- Provide leadership for maintaining an effective school climate.
- Promote & ensure a high level of student attendance.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Performs all duties that are assigned by building principal and Central Office.
- Belongs to appropriate educational organizations.
- Shares professional growth activities with staff to improve educational program and better meet district goals and expectations.
- Develop master schedules if requested.