High School Assistant Principal

Job TypeFull TimeBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleScheduleAdministrator's ContractSalary RangeFrom $124,816 to 153,641

Position Purpose: Provides instructional leadership to staff including curriculum planning, review and implementation, and professional development. Responsible for building administration and the safety and welfare of both students and staff. This position ensures a safe, pleasant and effective educational atmosphere, provides discipline as necessary and enforces school policy.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school and fosters good interpersonal relations among students and staff.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment necessary for the operation of the school programs and makes recommendations for building alterations as appropriate.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration.
• Exerts leadership ensuring the effective implementation of the district-adopted curriculum.
• Establishes appropriate guidelines for proper student conduct and behavior. Will often be called upon to be the disciplinarian for a grade level or other designated student group.
• Exercises significant leadership in achieving district adopted goals for the current school year.
• Assumes joint responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board Policies and Regulations by the school's staff and students.
• Develops, with the High School Principal, appropriate procedures for the discipline, attendance, health, and safety of the children assigned to the school.
• Coordinates and supervises the counseling and testing services within the building and coordinates activities which provide for the continual assessment and interpretation of pupil growth as assigned.
• Participates in the requisition's process, to provide supplies and equipment necessary for the operation of the school programs and makes recommendations for building alterations as appropriate.
• Submits to the District Office all financial activity requests, properly coded according to district policy, along with necessary information to warrant disbursements of school funds as it appropriate to the assistant's leadership role (ex: activities director).
• Keeps the District Office informed of the school's activities and programs.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the High School Principal in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees and students; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Recommends the removal of a teacher whose work is unsatisfactory and who has not responded to an established program for improvement.
• Directs the activities of assigned school support staff personnel in the performance of their duties within the building.
• Provides for the supervision of outdoor space, playgrounds, lunchrooms, and hallways, etc. in the best interest of all concerned.
• Conducts fire and other emergency drills in accordance with state and local regulations.
• Evaluates and counsels with the administrative team all staff members regarding their individual performance and provides for effective recorded evaluation reports of certified staff according to district adopted procedures.
• Maintains a good relationship with the school PTA organization and cooperates in the programs sponsored by PTA groups.
• Represents the school and/or District on behalf of the High School Principal as assigned.
• Performs special assignments and other duties as determined by the High School Principal.
• Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Master's degree with a graduate major in secondary education
• Hold or ability to obtain a North Dakota Secondary Principal's Credential
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience
• Knowledge of instructional leadership, organization development and management, instructional skills, knowledge base in curriculum and instruction
• Experience developing and managing financial budgets and resources
• Demonstrated ability to make independent judgments and decisions
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in an atmosphere of multiple and conflicting demands
• Demonstrated ability of strategies for the implementation of technology in the delivery of instruction to effectively supervise and evaluate professional staff
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding and ability to facilitate the use of appropriate community resources in meeting the needs of students and families
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic communities
• Knowledge of the principles of site-based shared decision-making and demonstrated ability to facilitate a collaborative team atmosphere
• Demonstrated knowledge in current research in organizational development in the educational setting and characteristics of effective leadership
  
  

Application Procedures

All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Applicants for administrative, teaching, professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume/CV 3) Three (3) Professional References 4) Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the degrees. In addition, Teacher Applicants will need to attach: Current teaching license.

Job postings will be closed for applications at 8:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting.

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

For more information or questions please call 701-446-1000 or email humanresources@fargo.k12.nd.us.

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.