Assistant High School Principal

Assistant High School Principal JobID: 1692 Position Type: Administration/ Assistant Principal Date Posted: 2/24/2026 Location: Glenwood Community High School Date Available: 2026-2027 SY Closing Date: Until Filled Position Title: Assistant High School Principal/ Virtual School Principal Department: School Administrator Reports To: High School Principal Compensation: Salary Commensurate with Degree and Experience Calendar: 260 Day Position Type: Administrator Salary SUMMARY Provide leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of the High School 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. This position is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and continuous improvement of the district's virtual school program. Duties include managing daily operations, ensuring compliance with state and district requirements, supervising staff, coordinating student enrollment and support services, monitoring academic progress and engagement, overseeing budgets and vendor partnerships, and maintaining clear communication with families and stakeholders. The role ensures that the virtual program operates efficiently, aligns with district goals, and provides a high-quality learning experience for all enrolled students. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned. Essential duties must be performed on site. Professional Capacity ? Distributes and develops staff leadership, builds, coaches, monitors, and supports teacher teams that advance teaching and learning. ? Assists in hiring, support, and retention of effective staff while developing, monitoring, and/or exiting low performers. Systems Management ? Assists in the preparation of the building master teacher schedule by making specific assignments, recommending program changes and maintaining acceptable teacher/pupil ratios. ? Builds and maintains a safe and orderly school environment that meets the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of each student. ? Provides coherent support services and accommodations to meet the needs of each student including IEP, Gifted, and 504 compliance. ? Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extracurricular activities. ? Maintains proper supervision of student activities, field trips, and other school sponsored events. ? Supervises the daily care and maintenance of the school building and provides input or long range planning for its periodic maintenance. ? Ensures the building is safe for occupancy and assists in regular safety drills for all personnel. Instructional Leadership ? Conducts high quality classroom observations, identifies effective teaching practices, and understands pedagogy that results in improved student learning in accordance with the district strategic plan. ? Aligns instructional practices consistent with district focus and building needs. ? Develops staff members' professional knowledge, skills and practice through differentiated opportunities for learning and growth. ? Assists teachers in selecting yearly professional goals for the improvement of instruction. Focus on Achievement ? Uses assessment data appropriately to monitor student progress and improve instruction. ? Ensures district curriculum, instructional models, assessments, and grading practices are implemented with fidelity. ? Maintains high expectations for student learning and behavior in accordance with the school handbooks, policies, and procedures. ? Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs. ? Assists the principal in the development of yearly school improvement goals through the involvement of teachers, classified staff, students and parents. ? Assists the principal in the establishment of educational priorities and action plans for the school year. ? Assists principal with involving staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs. Vision, Mission, Values ? Supports the educational vision for the school and district and promotes the academic success and well being of each student, and holds staff accountable for the vision. ? Effectively understands and manages change to ensure the vision and mission are acquired. ? Seeks and considers diverse perspectives to develop and live a student-centered mission. ? Articulates, advocates, and cultivates core values that enhance high expectations, equity, inclusiveness and social justice. ? Promotes and develops responsible citizenship among the students of the school by promoting and ensuring behavior systems and approaches are utilized. Climate of Care and Support ? Ensures that each student and staff member is treated fairly, respectfully, with an understanding of culture and context in interactions, decision making and practice. ? Creates and sustains positive relationships with staff, families and the community for the benefit of students. ? Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning. ? Is responsible for building level communications and establishes open and effective two-way communication with various public and school communities and with the administration. Ethics and Professionalism ? Acts ethically and professionally in personal conduct, relationships with others, decision-making, stewardship of the schools' resources and all aspects of leadership. ? Places children at the center of education and accepts responsibility for each student's academic success and well being. ? Provides moral direction for the school and promotes ethical and professional behavior among faculty and staff. ? Interprets district Board policies, educational programs and administrative practices to the public, parents, teachers and students. ? Ensures proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues. ? Ensures the adequate supervision and administration of the health, conduct and attendance of students under his/her jurisdiction within the framework of the U.S. Constitution, applicable State laws and Board of Education policy. ? Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research. ? Adheres to all negotiated contract provisions. ? Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis. Responsible for one or more of the following district program's administration, planning, and implementation. (Title I, Preschool, Gifted and Talented Education, Career Technical Education, Homeless, Equity, Title IX, Professional Development, District Safety Plan, School Improvement). SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES ? Supervises and evaluates licensed and non-licensed staff members as assigned by the principal. ? Supervision of school related activities, athletics, and fine arts events on a rotational basis. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE ? Required: Master's Degree in Education Administration from an accredited college or university. ? Required: Five years of successful teaching/administrative experience. ? Preferred: Previous experience as an administrator. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS ? Required: Valid Iowa Administrator License with Evaluator Approval QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; effectively present information; and respond to questions from staff, students, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts (probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, etc). Experience with finance developing and implementing budgets. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students and the public and work effectively with others in a group and team environment. Must be skilled in oral and written communication including advanced computer application skills; child growth and development strategies and how it affects learning; teaching and learning processes. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently sit and stand and almost continuously walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and reach forward and above the head 0 - 12 inches and on occasion up to 18 inches. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and up to 20 feet such as boxes of books. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision. The employee regularly interacts with staff and the public in addition to meeting multiple demands and deadlines from several people. The employee must be able to move from place to place, building to building and travel to attend meetings. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and work is performed indoors. The employee may be required to travel from building to building in varying weather conditions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Created: 2026-03-10