Middle School Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal - Secondary (Eisenhower Middle School) 2024 - 2025

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Salary to be determined by the Board of Education.

Reports To : Building Principal Position

Apply online at www.topekapublicschools.net

Purpose : To use leadership, management, supervisory, and monitoring skills to promote the educational development of each student.

Qualifications : The incumbent must possess, or be able to obtain by time of appointment, a Kansas building or district leadership license and possess the necessary training and experience in planning, organizational, supervisory, and evaluation skills which the position entails.

Responsibilities :

Curriculum Development, Supervision and Evaluation

Leads in the development, determination of appropriateness, and monitoring of the instructional program. Supervises the school’s co-curricular and educational program.

Approves the master teaching schedule and any special personnel assignments. Facilitates and monitors the school accreditation process.

Understands school curriculum, ensures teaching of the written curriculum, helps staff use curriculum resources. Participates in and / or leads curriculum development activities commensurate with school and district goals.

Provides opportunities and encouragement for staff to increase professional expertise. Assists in identifying curricular and extracurricular needs by analyzing current programs and student achievement.

Regularly uses the results of student assessment data to identify problems and implement program improvements and / or pacing.

Student Assessment and Monitoring

Emphasizes student achievement as the primary outcome of schooling. Systematically assesses and monitors student progress, using objective and verifiable information whenever possible.

Works with staff to systematically identify and respond to at-risk students; makes referrals to appropriate community agencies when needed.

Assures the proper educational placement of students.

Student and Staff Relations

Models and facilitates good human relations skills; effectively interacts with others. Solicits information from school personnel and community in gauging the school climate.

Recognizes efforts of students and teachers. Promotes the improvement of student and staff self-images. Communicates high expectations for both staff and students and provides appropriate motivation to reach expectations.

Fosters collegial relationships with and among teachers and staff.

Establishing an Effective Workplace

Develops and maintains positive staff morale. Facilitates and / or works with the building principal to effectively implement a discipline code that is fair and promotes orderliness and student learning.

Protect instructional time by minimizing interruptions to the instructional process. Coordinate teacher and student schedules to promote maximum learning and minimize conflict.

Maintain high visibility in the school. Provide for adequate supervision and acceptable student behavior at all school functions planned and operated by school personnel.

Lead and direct the school leadership team. Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school and ensure that the staff follows effective school policies.

Plan, organize, and direct the implementation of school activities. Maintain appropriate and consistent standards of student conduct and enforce discipline, as necessary, according to due process for the rights of students.

Delegate authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the building principal.

Staff Supervision and Personnel Evaluation

Supervises (under the direction of the building principal) all professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and nonprofessional personnel assigned to the school.

Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating of the school’s professional staff. Assures the orientation of newly assigned staff members and assists in their development, as appropriate.

Recommends, according to established procedures, the removal of a staff member whose work is unsatisfactory.

Communication

Keeps the building principal informed of the school’s activities and problems. Maintains ongoing communications with staff, students, and parents.

Attends events held to recognize student achievement and school-sponsored activities and functions. Conducts meetings with the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.

Professional Development

Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications.

We offer :

• Highest teacher starting salaries in the region
• Monthly professional development & personal wellness days
• Opportunities for student loan forgiveness

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $48,000.00 - $72,100.00 per year

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate :

Topeka, KS 66611 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

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