Middle School Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Supervisor: Building Principal

Contract Length: 224 days of service

Job Classification: Exempt/ Administration

Supervises: Staff, as assigned

Salary: $85,000-$95,000

All positions assigned 30 or more hours weekly (typically 6 hours daily) are eligible for a full benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance and paid leave.

Job Summary

To assist in providing leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills that will promote the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.

Essential Duties

• Assist in the setting of priorities in the context of improving student achievement.
• Assists in articulating and promoting high expectation for teaching and student learning.
• Implementing our Leader in Me initiative, MTSS, student management.
• Implements communication strategies to inform stakeholders of progress towards the vision and mission of the district.
• Assists the principal in providing leadership for assessing, developing, and improving school environment and culture.
• Evaluate staff, as assigned, and provides direction for improving instruction.
• Assists in the development and support of professional development of staff to improve student learning.
• Develops and revises as needed or as directed by his/her supervisor his/her own professional development plan for continued improved performance.
• Assist the principal in effectively managing policies and procedures according to the School Board and Code of Iowa.
• Working with various building leadership teams.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders in the operation of the school.
• Addresses problems in a timely manner.
• Works to assure the school equipment and support systems operate safely, efficiently, and effectively.
• Assists in the implementation of an effective program of student management and welfare.
• Promotes and supports parent/student/community involvement in the school.
• Shares leadership and decision making.
• Connects students and families to the health, human and social services they need to stay focused on learning.
• Demonstrates ethical, trustworthy, and professional behavior.
• Demonstrates values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higher levels of performance.
• Treats people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect.
• Applies policies and procedures in a fair and equitable manner.
• Demonstrates and promotes appreciation and respect and sensitivity to the diversity in the school community.
• Serves as an effective spokesperson for the welfare of all members of the learning community.
• Engages in dialogue with other decision-makers to improve teaching and learning.
• Communicates clearly to the community about building/district issues and performances.
• Provides leadership through assisting in the development of mutual expectations, procedures for working together, and formulating district policies.
• Knows and supports the building/district school improvement plan and accurately interprets and reports progress on goals.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must possess the qualifications and certification set by the Code of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Education in regard to Administrator and Evaluator License.
• Successful teaching experience.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist the principal in leading faculty and staff through first and second order change.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist the principal in modeling, implementing, monitoring and evaluating research based instructional strategies.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist the principal in collaborating with faculty, staff, parents and community to provide a quality education for all students, including those from diverse backgrounds and those with special needs.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist the principal in using data to drive instruction and professional development.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Able to make difficult decisions with a long-term impact on the district.
• Competent in research and information-gathering through technology.
• Demonstrates a broad knowledge of curriculum, assessment, professional development, school improvement, and student achievement strategies.
  
  

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

Amount of Time Physical ActivityOccasionally

(1%-32%)Frequently

(33%-65%)Constantly

(66%-100%)Mobility--XBendX--Talk--XHear--XOperate Computer--XStationary Position-X-Balance--XLift Up to 20 poundsX--

Working Conditions

Amount of Time Working ConditionsOccasionally

(1%-32%)Frequently

(33%-65%)Constantly

(66%-100%)District Office Hours--XIndoors--XWeekends/Off ScheduleX--Temperature Extremes X--

The physical demands include: sitting, standing, twisting, lifting, and are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs, services, and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, rporter@fdschools.org, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 N 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD: (800) 877-8339, OCR.Denver@ed.gov. (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, bgreathouse@fdschools.org, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501).

Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District's Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, kwhitmore@fdschools.org, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The school district will respond promptly to allegations of abuse of students by school district employees by timely reporting to all relevant agencies as required by law. The District's coordinator for abuse reporting is Roger Porter, Director of Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, rporter@fdschools.org, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 5050 Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District's Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, rporter@fdschools.org, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District's Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, kwhitmore@fdschools.org, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The Deputy Coordinator is Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731,rporter@fdschools.org, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Rev. 7/2026

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.