Elementary School Assistant Principal

Position Type:
Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:
4/16/2025

Location:
Circleville Elementary School

Date Available:
07/28/2025

Closing Date:
04/30/2025Elementary School Assistant Principal
Salary: Commensurate with level of education and experience
Calendar: 220 work days
Salary: $91,175 - $109,392

Position Purpose
To assist the Principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering an effective, efficient school program which provides the optimal educational program for all students in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.
To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development.
To serve as Principal in the absence of the Principal.

Essential Functions

• Provide direction and instructional leadership to the school.
• Strong pedagogy in instructional methods for student achievement, especially literacy
• Administer the educational program in accordance with District policies and administrative guidelines, Operating Standards for Ohio Schools, and the provisions of State and Federal law.
• Promote the District's philosophy and goals in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the instructional program for the school.
• Engage parents and community members in the educational process and in the support of student learning, achievement, and overall well- being.
• Develop and maintain positive school-community relationships and timely communications.
• Allocate resources and manage school operations to provide a safe and productive learning environment.
• Respect the diversity of culture, language skills, and experiences of students, parents, and staff.
• Cultivate student involvement, responsibility, leadership, and personal well-being.
• Administer District policies and administrative guidelines for student attendance and conduct.
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, retention, and development of support and instructional personnel for the school.
• Supervise the assignment, supervision, and evaluation of instructional and support personnel as assigned.
• Maintain organization, control of student behavior and discipline, and a positive learning environment.
• Promote appropriate professional development programs and orientation/training for building staff.
• Work in conjunction with the student services program to implement instructional and support services for students in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and/or other District-authorized accommodation plans.
• Assist with the administration of the program of health, safety, and guidance services for students.
• Maintain records as required by law, District policy, and administrative guidelines.
• Supervise the system of student records, progress reporting, and management information and reporting.
• Maintain complete and accurate accounting and reporting of necessary staff information.
• Assist in the supervision of the extracurricular program and provide for adequate supervision at all school events.
• Assist with the coordination and supervision of all programs and activities, including instructional programs and extracurricular/co-curricular activities.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Meet the professional expectations of attendance, suitable attire and decorum, participation in school and District meetings/functions, and support of District initiatives.
• Respond to specific requests from the Principal/Superintendent on matters affecting the program and operation of the District.
• Willingness to attend and support extra-curricular activities

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to access classroom, office, and appropriate areas of school and District property and facilities.
• Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to present information to individuals, small groups, and large groups in a clear and compelling manner.
• Able to work successfully with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the community.
• Suited for situations that require the ability to plan ahead, yet remain flexible enough to adapt to new situations or react to emergencies.
• Suited for situations that require the ability to interact well with other people, but also the ability to work independently.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Work in standard office and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile
Certification/License:

• Valid Ohio Principal's license or Ohio Administrator's licensure for grades PreK-5
• Successful experience as a teacher, supervisor, and/or administrator.
• Knowledge of Ohio School Law.
• Proficiency in computer skills and knowledge of applications necessary to access timely and relevant information and be able to disseminate the same.
• Good health and good attendance record.
• Additional qualifications as the Board of Education may require.

Education

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably at the Elementary School level, and preferably in more than one grade level.
• Successful experience as an administrator preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt

*** Posting will close at the end of the day on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4 pm***

Attachment(s):

• Assistant Principal job description