Assistant Principal - Hardin Middle School

Hardin School Districts 17H & 1 have the following position open for the 2026-2027 school year:

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – HARDIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Applicant must have a valid Montana Educator License with Administrative endorsement as set by statute. Benefit package includes: Health & Dental Insurance - District pays 80% of the Monthly Premium for All Levels of Coverage (i.e. Single, Two Party, Participant Children, and Family); Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses; District Retirement program; Discretionary Leave; District issued laptop and / or tablet; paid Professional Development Opportunities. Duties begin in August 2026.

APPLICATION PACKET REQUIREMENTS:

District Online Employment Application

Cover Letter

Resume

Up-to-Date Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application process)

Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation

Complete application and submit documentation listed above online at https://hardinpublic.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Only complete online applications will be considered

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION PACKET:

Open Until Filled

SCHOOL DISTRICTS 17H & 1

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:    Assistant Principal

FACILITY:               Hardin Middle School

REPORTS TO:         Principal, Superintendent

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

The person in this position helps monitor the progress of pupils, and reports such progress to parents.  The Assistant Principal assumes responsibility for ensuring proper attendance procedures and follow-up activities are on-going for students.  Strives to create a school climate that is positive and productive for students, staff and the community.  Interacts with parent, student, and staff concerns in a sensitive, timely manner.  Serves as a contact with police, probationary officers, and other agencies that deal with attendance and behavioral concerns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervision with Faculty/Staff - Assist in: hiring/orientation; evaluating; working through concerns and classroom management; planning and directing meetings, staff development, trainings and in- services; communication: listening, feedback, and encouragement for all staff.
• Supervision with students - Assist in: orientation; counseling; discipline; due process; data gathering; student recognition; and securing student services with outside agencies.
• Communication and public relations with parents, business leaders and community members. Listen and respond to parent concerns with sensitivity.
• Curriculum/Instruction - Assist in: selection, training and implementation of district standards and initiatives; scheduling; implementation of goals and selection of instructional materials. Analyze test data, determine ways to improve instruction and student goals.
• Facilities - Assist in: supervision of custodial staff; creating and implementing safety and crisis response plans; maintaining facility and equipment.
• Positive Behavior Interventions and Support:

Facilitate PBIS Leadership Team meetings, events, and staff training

Communicate action plan, procedures, and school-wide data with Principal, teachers, parents, and students.

Maintain discipline records and analyze data to establish PBIS school-wide initiatives

Provide individual and/or entire staff training in effective classroom management strategies

Plan and implement positive student reinforcement activities

• School-wide discipline:

Collaboratively work with Principal, staff and parents to enforce the school discipline policy and correct negative student behavior

• School-wide attendance monitoring:

Work closely with the school secretary to identify any student with an attendance problem (weekly)

Make sure parents are well informed when their student has missed 4, 7, 10, and 11 days of class in a semester

Communicate attendance concerns with parents via personal meetings, phone calls, and mailing.

Follow the student handbook on discipline, dealing with attendance and tardies

• Assist Principal in…

Work closely with the staff and secretary to coordinate the need for substitutes

     Train the substitutes wanting to work in the Middle School

Arrange substitute work schedules as necessary

The completion of state and district required documents and reports

The development of school budget, schedules, handbooks, policies

• Keep abreast of educational change that is pertinent to assigned area of responsibility
• Supervise and provide necessary training to paraprofessionals
• Share supervisory duties with the other members of the Middle School Administrative team at all extra-curricular activities
• Serve on committees as assigned
• When the Principal is absent from the building, the Assistant Principal will handle the daily tasks of the Principal

Only minimum duties and responsibilities are listed.  Other duties and responsibilities may be required as given or assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:

Valid Montana Teacher Certification with proper endorsement

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and school community

Ability to be flexible in scheduling and planning

Ability to effectively use technology in the instructional/learning process

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing 

Ability to handle stressful situations

Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student matters

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and School Board policies

EQUIPMENT USED:

Audio-visual equipment, interactive board, computer, tablet, various software, printer, copier, telephone/voicemail, general school/office equipment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Students

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, occasionally walk and stand. The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.

The physical demands and work-environment characteristics described within this position description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

The information in the position description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Employee may perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the School District.

The information in the position description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Employee may perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the School District.

Compensation: Salary Range SY26-27 base $81,159-DOE

School Districts 17H & 1: Our Districts have strong academic programs utilizing a variety of techniques for our students. There are programs for special education students and vocational students. There are a variety of music, drama, art, and sports opportunities for students of all ages. We are a Class A district, early childhood (age 4) through 12^th grade, with approximately 1,700 students. The student body is 84% Native American.

Our Schools:

Crow Agency Public School – Early Childhood-Grade 5

Kindergarten Readiness Center – Early Childhood

Hardin Primary School – Kindergarten-Grade 2

Hardin Intermediate School – Grades 3-5

Hardin Middle School – Grades 6-8

Hardin High School – Grades 9-12

Big Horn Academy – Grades 9-12

Community: Big Horn County, Montana is rich in history, culture and time-honored traditions.  It Includes the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Reservations. Hardin (county seat) is situated on the banks of the Bighorn River and the edge of the Crow Reservation. The town is surrounded by productive farms and ranches. Coal mining has also contributed greatly to the local economy. Hardin, is located 46 miles southeast of Billings (largest city in the State) by way of Interstate 90. The Big Horn County Museum, Little Big Horn Battlefield and Chief Plenty Coups State Park provide interesting and important history of the area. The scenic Big Horn, Pryor and Wolf Mountain ranges are part of the Big Horn County landscape.  Yellowtail Dam offers a majestic view of the water below. The spectacular Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area is host to water sports. This area of Big Sky Country also offers fishing, hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, camping, etc. for the outdoor enthusiast.  Annual events in Big Horn County include: Little Big Horn Days, Native Days, 4-H County Fair, Crow Fair, & rodeos.

Check out our District’s YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fQL74r7pl4

Our website is  https://www.hardin.k12.mt.us/

To apply for this position, go to https://hardinpublic.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Only complete online applications will be considered

School Districts 17H & 1 are an equal Opportunity Employer