Assistant Principal
Apply NowCompany: Metropolitan School District of Warren Township
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46227
Description:
Position Type:
Administration/Assistant Principal
Date Posted:
4/25/2025
Location:
Pleasant Run Elementary
Closing Date:
Until filled
ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Elementary Assistant Principal
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt (Administrative), salaried employee.
WORK DAYS: 200 days (does not include holidays).
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: 8 hours per day.
WORK YEAR: The work year for the Elementary Assistant Principal is in a school on the balanced calendar, beginning approximately the second week of July and ends early June.
SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Assistant Principal is paid on the "Administrators" salary schedule, and is eligible for benefits on the "Administrators" benefits schedule. The salary range for this position is $91,762 - $99,920 for 200-day contract.
REPORTS TO: The Assistant Principal reports to the building Principal.
SUPERVISES: The Assistant Principal supervises teachers and support staff as directed by the building Principal.
Position Summary: The Elementary Assistant Principal serves as a vital member of the school leadership team, supporting the Principal in fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environment. This role involves providing instructional leadership, supporting teacher growth and evaluation, using data to inform decisions, and leading initiatives that promote a positive school culture and climate. The Assistant Principal also ensures operational excellence in student discipline, transportation, attendance, and services for exceptional learners, while modeling professionalism and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Essential Functions
Supports the Principal in providing instructional leadership focused on improving student achievement and instructional practices. Assists in the evaluation of certified and classified staff, providing constructive feedback and helping teachers set and reach professional goals. Collaborates and supports instructional coaches and grade-level teams to support curriculum implementation, instructional planning, and professional learning communities (PLCs). Utilizes student achievement and behavioral data to identify trends, monitor progress, and guide instructional and behavioral interventions. Participates in the development and implementation of school improvement plans aligned with student performance data. Leads efforts to build and maintain a positive school climate through consistent implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Promotes student engagement and a safe, inclusive learning environment where all students feel respected and supported. Manages student discipline with a restorative and equitable approach, ensuring alignment with district policies and due process procedures. Supports students in understanding behavior expectations and developing skills to improve behavior and social-emotional competence. Serves as the building-level attendance officer; monitors daily attendance and works with families to reduce chronic absenteeism. Validates legal residency and guardianship, including home visits when necessary, and ensures compliance with legal requirements. Supervises arrival and dismissal of students; monitors transitions, lunchroom behavior, and hallway conduct to ensure student safety. Communicates and coordinates effectively with transportation services to ensure smooth and safe student travel to and from school. Collaborates with special education and multilingual learner teams to ensure appropriate support, compliance, and advocacy for students with diverse learning needs. Serves as administrative representative for IEP or other specialized meetings, as assigned. Builds strong relationships with families through clear, consistent, and culturally responsive communication. Serves as a liaison between the school and families to promote trust and community engagement and supports/oversees the work and effort of the family engagement liasons. Demonstrates professionalism, preparedness, and reflective practice as a school leader. Engages in ongoing professional development and models a commitment to continuous improvement in leadership capacity. Assumes full administrative responsibilities in the absence of the building Principal. Represents the school at after-school events and community functions as needed. Non-Essential Functions
Serves as a resource for families seeking support services outside the school environment. Performs other duties as assigned by the building Principal to support school operations and success.
ENTRY-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Training: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
Experience: At least 3 years of experience as a teacher, guidance counselor or social worker, in a school setting.
Certification and/or Licenses: Holds or is eligible to obtain an Indiana Teacher's License in school administration and supervision or educational leadership. Holds a valid Indiana driver's license.
Other: The ability to perform the essential functions and fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Principal involve a daily combination of office work, walking throughout the school building and grounds, and interacting verbally with staff, parents, and students. The ability to be trained to support Non-Crisis Interventions is a requirement. Running may be necessary on occasion.
Efficient use of a personal computer is important to the effective accomplishment of these job responsibilities.
This job does not require heavy lifting or other physical abilities often associated with manual labor.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: The ability to communicate verbally in person and via telephone is very important.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed without significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, disease, or pathogenic substances. However, the Dean for Student Services will occasionally need to supervise students outdoors, interact with students who are emotionally out-of-control, and drive his/her personal vehicle to make home visits.
Attachment(s):
Administration/Assistant Principal
Date Posted:
4/25/2025
Location:
Pleasant Run Elementary
Closing Date:
Until filled
ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Elementary Assistant Principal
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt (Administrative), salaried employee.
WORK DAYS: 200 days (does not include holidays).
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: 8 hours per day.
WORK YEAR: The work year for the Elementary Assistant Principal is in a school on the balanced calendar, beginning approximately the second week of July and ends early June.
SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Assistant Principal is paid on the "Administrators" salary schedule, and is eligible for benefits on the "Administrators" benefits schedule. The salary range for this position is $91,762 - $99,920 for 200-day contract.
REPORTS TO: The Assistant Principal reports to the building Principal.
SUPERVISES: The Assistant Principal supervises teachers and support staff as directed by the building Principal.
Position Summary: The Elementary Assistant Principal serves as a vital member of the school leadership team, supporting the Principal in fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environment. This role involves providing instructional leadership, supporting teacher growth and evaluation, using data to inform decisions, and leading initiatives that promote a positive school culture and climate. The Assistant Principal also ensures operational excellence in student discipline, transportation, attendance, and services for exceptional learners, while modeling professionalism and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Essential Functions
ENTRY-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Training: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
Experience: At least 3 years of experience as a teacher, guidance counselor or social worker, in a school setting.
Certification and/or Licenses: Holds or is eligible to obtain an Indiana Teacher's License in school administration and supervision or educational leadership. Holds a valid Indiana driver's license.
Other: The ability to perform the essential functions and fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Principal involve a daily combination of office work, walking throughout the school building and grounds, and interacting verbally with staff, parents, and students. The ability to be trained to support Non-Crisis Interventions is a requirement. Running may be necessary on occasion.
Efficient use of a personal computer is important to the effective accomplishment of these job responsibilities.
This job does not require heavy lifting or other physical abilities often associated with manual labor.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: The ability to communicate verbally in person and via telephone is very important.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed without significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, disease, or pathogenic substances. However, the Dean for Student Services will occasionally need to supervise students outdoors, interact with students who are emotionally out-of-control, and drive his/her personal vehicle to make home visits.
Attachment(s):
- 2025 OVERVIEW OF BENEFITS FOR ADMINISTRATORS.pdf
- MSD Warren_Benefit Guide_2025.pdf