Assistant Principal - Portage High School

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL / PORTAGE HIGH SCHOOL

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree or higher in Educational Leadership.
2. Valid Indiana Principal License.
3. At least five years of successful experience as a classroom teacher.
4. Experience in working with a diverse group of students in a high school setting. 

SKILLS:

• Ability to work with students and build relationships. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively present information to the Principal, Superintendent, Board of Education, public groups, teachers, and/or administrators.
• Ability to use technology effectively. 

Job Summary - To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student, the professional growth of staff members, and foster positive community relations. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (included but not limited to):

1. Ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff.
2. Participate in administrative staff meetings and perform assigned tasks. 
3. Interpret and implement Board policies, administrative rules and procedures. 
4. Communicate and coordinate with appropriate personnel issues related to administration, personnel, instruction, school-community relations, operations, equipment and supplies. 
5. Complete classroom visits, observations, and evaluate instruction.
6. Assume responsibility for supervision and student discipline. 
7. Communicate student behavior and concerns with parents in a timely manner.
8. Provide leadership for instruction and school improvement as directed by the Principal.
9. Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school’s curriculum and instructional programming. 
10. Assist in the in-service orientation and training of teachers. 
11. Participate in community activities when appropriate.
12. Focuses attention on students.
13. Assists Principal in the coordination and supervision of academic and athletic events.
14. Coordinates District Assessments. 
15. Performs other duties as assigned by the High School Principal. 

DISCLAIMER

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the District. 

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation. 

The employee is expected to adhere to and agrees to adhere to all PTS Core Values, the PTS Strategic Plan, as well as PTS District policies and guidelines including but not limited to the civility policy.