What are the responsibilities and job description for the West Rutland School -Assistant Principal/Athletic Director position at West Rutland School?
West Rutland School -Assistant Principal/Athletic Director- West Rutland School is looking for an Assistant Principal/Athletic Director starting July 1, 2026. This is a 260 day contract position and includes, but not limited to the following:
Associate Principal
1. Assists the Principal in the overall administration of the school.
2. Serves as a principal in the absence of the regular Principal.
3. Administers and maintains discipline throughout the student body.
4. Implements the District-approved program of instruction by:
● Assisting in creating a total school atmosphere conducive to optimum student progress.
● Participating in the ongoing development and evaluation of the District's educational program.
● Assists in implementing effective guidance and health services for all students.
● Assists in interpreting data for program improvement.
5. Responsible for personnel management functions of the school by:
● Assists in making recommendations regarding the selection of school personnel.
● Assists in interviewing prospective teachers for assigned curriculum area.
● Supervise classroom instruction and evaluates teaching performance for assigned curriculum area.
● Supervise classified staff.
● Evaluates achievement and placement of students in assigned curriculum area.
● Assists in developing effective lines of communication and staff input in educational planning.
● Prepares budget in assigned curriculum areas as directed by the principal.
6. Participate in EST, 504 planning, and IEP process as needed.
7. Responsible for assisting with school plant management functions as assigned by assuming responsibility for a healthful environment and safe school facilities.
8. Assists with the management and implementation of computerized attendance, data management, scheduling and grading system.
9. Coordinates Crisis team, safety inspections and safety drill practice activities/safety plan preparation.
10. Assists with graduation activities and ceremonies.
11. Performs other duties as assigned necessary for the effective operation of the District and the school.
Athletic Director
• Coordinate and prepare the annual athletic budget.
• Evaluate coaching personnel and athletic programs on an annual basis.
• Recommend coaching assignments to the Principal/Superintendent
• Coordinate and schedule officials at the elem/middle school level and work with assignors at the high school level
• Coordinate and direct high school athletic award ceremonies..
• Annually ensure appropriate certification of all coaches (Per VPA requirements)
• Participate in communications and meetings at the League/State and VPA level (SVL, VSADA, VPA)
• Interpret and monitor adherence to all School/League and VPA policies and procedures.
• School liaison with all team athletic fund-raising activities and Boosters
• Represents the athletic program at community functions and other group meetings.
• Coordinate with head coaches, custodians, maintenance department and administration on athletic facilities needs for ongoing maintenance/repair and setup for games/contests.
• Arranges proper maintenance of all athletic equipment.
• Coordinate all athletic events and schedules: prepare and distribute schedules regarding contests, transportation and use of facilities.
• Coordinate annual inventories of athletic equipment in all sports.
• Coordinate academic grade checks for athletic eligibility for each season per eligibility requirements..
• Coordinate physical and registration of athletes.
• Secure medical personnel for events as required (Athletic Trainer)
• Provide information to staff, parents, and community on matters of athletic policy and procedures.
• Assume responsibility for access to facilities.
• Serves in a general advisory capacity to the Principal on all matters related to athletics.
• Supervision at athletic events (high School mandatory and lower levels as needed)
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the site principal.
• Secure security for athletic events as needed.
Salary : $88,000 - $100,000