What are the responsibilities and job description for the GHS - Assistant Principal - 107465 position at Goshen Community Schools?
The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2026-27 school year:
Goshen High School
Assistant Principal
POSITION PURPOSE: The Assistant Principal assists the Principal in the performance of the various leadership responsibilities, which are critical to the successful administration of the school unit. The specific duties which are assigned by the Principal and the decision-making authority related to such assignments are as established in the working relationship between the Principal and the Assistant Principal.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Assistant Principal may have the major responsibility for certain duties, which are ultimately the overall responsibility of the Principal. Among these may be:
- Observation and evaluation of classroom instruction.
- Coordination and supervision of activities.
- Coordinate special education program and serve on Intervention Team.
- Evaluation of programs.
- Evaluation of paraprofessional and other staff performance as assigned.
- Responsibility for the safety, conduct, and general welfare of students.
- Serve as building coordinator for health services in conjunction with school nurse.
- Selection, assignment, supervision and evaluation of certificated and classified employees.
- Oversee student attendance and determine procedure for notification of parents and work with Child Protective Services.
- Assists the Principal in:
- Curriculum and program development and evaluation.
- Presentation of staff development and in-service for all employees.
- Development and implementation of school restructuring programs, consensus and team building models, interdisciplinary teams and shared decision-making.
- Development and management of sound fiscal practices.
REQUIREMENTS: Valid Indiana License – Administration
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A background in computer technology.
- A successful background in teaching and/or leadership is schools.
- Ability and willingness to follow directions given and to perform assigned duties in accordance with applicable guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively before groups of students and parents.
- Ability to communicate well and to apply leadership skills within a shared decision-making model.
- Ability to evaluate the instructional process.
- Ability to plan and organize.
- Commitment to innovation and creativity.
- Experience with a school-wide discipline program.
- Knowledge and prior application or experience in improving academic achievement.
- Knowledge of and prior application of current information, theory and research in education.
- Knowledge of and prior successful experience working in a diverse educational setting.
- Leadership qualities and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Risk taker willing to approach leadership through change process with demonstrated competency.
- Skills in human relations.
- Sound educational philosophy and instructional competence.
- Other qualifications as deemed desirable by the School Board.
WORK CALENDAR: 209 days per year
SALARY: Administrative Contract – 209 days; Base Pay – Negotiable based on Experience
For questions regarding this position please contact:
Lexa Magnuson
Goshen High School
401 Lincolnway E
Goshen, IN 46526
574-533-8654
lmagnuson@goshenschools.org
The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS: Until filled