Permanent 8 hour/day position to begin August 1, 2024 

Medford SD 549C Job Description

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Job Title: Assistant Principal-High School

Supervisor: High School Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Days: 215

Summary: The High School Assistant Principal (AP) assists the building principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff, and families. The Assistant Principal works closely with the building principal to implement an instructional vision and focused plan for improving student achievement while narrowing the disparities between the highest and lowest-performing students. The Assistant Principal supervises and supports professional educators in strengthening their instructional practices; creates a community of continuous learning for all staff and students; fosters a culture of high expectations, and provides all students with equitable access to high-quality and culturally relevant instruction. The AP builds strong partnerships with families and the community; creates a safe, welcoming environment that reflects and supports the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population and communities served. The Assistant Principal acts in the capacity of the principal during the principal's absence from the school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative/Organizational

• Work closely with the school principal to increase parental involvement, strengthen school-to-home communications, and leverage community partnerships to improve student outcomes.
• Ensures effective community-staff-student relations by promoting communication and participation, identifying needs and planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the school-community relations activities in a manner that is visible to the public. Promotes parental and community involvement in school and District activities.
• Promote a positive, safe, and caring climate for learning that supports the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population and communities served.
• Represent the school in various settings (e.g., community forums, parent-teacher organizations, etc.) to maintain ongoing community support for educational goals and assist with issues related to the school environment.
• Respond to inquiries from various stakeholders (e.g., principal, parents, students, staff, etc.) to identify relevant issues and recommend or implement action plans.
• Supervise school personnel for monitoring performance, providing for professional growth, and achieving overall objectives of the school's curriculum.
• Support principal in various ways (e.g., policy implementation, meeting facilitation, etc.) to ensure the smooth operation of administration.
• Chair various meetings (e.g., curriculum, safety, site council, faculty, etc.) to coordinate activities and ensure that outcomes meet school, District, and state goals, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement policies, procedures, and directives for providing direction and complying with mandated requirements.
• Intervene in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students to assist students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Prepare a wide variety of information (e.g., quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, audits, etc.) for documenting activities, providing written references, and conveying information.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Personnel Management

• Assists with hiring licensed and classified staff and supporting the evaluation of assigned licensed and classified staff.
• Evaluates assigned personnel to support high standards of teaching and learning.
• Provide training and in-services to staff and families.

Leadership-Overall

• Assists in implementing instructional strategies, school-wide communication, and student behavior support, including supporting the needs of diverse learners, delivery methods, assessment, and staff development to improve instruction.
• Assists with student orientation; discipline; student recognition; data collection, and securing student services with outside agencies.
• Models the characteristics of effective leadership, including energy, integrity, high-level communication skills, etc.
• Communicates effectively and cooperatively with all stakeholders using excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Attends meetings and participates on committees as requested.
• Provide leadership and a visible presence at school and community events.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• All Medford School District employees are responsible for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.
• Supervises staff as assigned.
• Supervise after-school/evening events as assigned.

Qualifications:  An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Education and Experience: 

• Previous successful teaching experience is required.
• Experience working with high school students.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must be eligible for or properly licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for assignment as an administrator.
• A valid Oregon driver's license is required.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members, and students. Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently in English verbally and in writing. Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish. Ability to present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small and large group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and area. Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, e-mail, internet software, spreadsheets, teaching software, and word processing software.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Provides strategic direction and operational insights.
• Knowledge of and experience with supervisory methods and practices in leadership and instructional frameworks.
• Skills and ability in organization, time management, task prioritization, and record keeping.
• Exemplary skills in written and oral language with the ability to communicate respectfully, clearly, and concisely by telephone, in person, and in written form.
• Interprets school district policy accurately and makes appropriate decisions. 
• Knows effective educational practices. 
• Knows school and district procedures for dealing with students, staff, and the public.
• Cooperatively and effectively works in a team environment, including coaching and development.
• Demonstrates effective managerial and leadership qualities. 
• Directs activities of subordinates appropriately. 
• Cultivates and maintains positive and effective working relationships with staff and the public. 
• Establishes rapport and empathy with employees at all levels. 
• Collects, maintains, and accurately analyzes relevant data. 
• Is flexible, dependable, responsive, and creative. 
• Solicits and accepts staff and supervisor constructive feedback on proposals. 
• Develops alternate solutions to problems.
• Writes and speaks fluently. 

Attitudes:

• Accepts and practices the principles of honesty, integrity, and accuracy in all matters of district operations. 
• Shows a positive attitude toward all aspects of work. 
• Receives direction and supervision and takes responsibility for actions. 
• Adjusts to new conditions and situations. Proactively resolves complex problems.
• Engages in continuous professional development in support of district mission and vision. 
• Maintains confidentiality.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must often stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must speak clearly to be understood and understand the speech of others—emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and control all aspects of the job.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The employee must handle interruptions and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and subject to temperature fluctuations, fumes, odors, and dust.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Medford School District 549C is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and in accordance with Federal and State legislation, including Title IX, title VIII, ORS 659.150, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or marital status in employment or educational programs.

Medford School District 549C is an equal opportunity employer and provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility, a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application by the closing date. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included on the DD Form 214/215.