Middle School Assistant Principal

Position Type: Administration/Assistant PrincipalDate Posted: 3/3/2026Location: Sage Valley Middle SchoolPosition Type: Administration/Assistant PrincipalDate Posted: 06/30/2025Location:Skyway and WarhawkTITLE: ASSISTANT PRINCIPALQUALIFICATIONSIdaho Administrator Certificate endorsed for principalMinimum experience as determined by the BoardStrong background in curriculum, supervision, discipline, team building, and technologyExcellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsAble to work under pressure and deadlinesMaintain confidentiality of staff and studentsPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TOBuilding PrincipalJOB SUMMARYAssist the Building Principal in providing leadership and managerial oversight to the instructional program and school operations and in promoting the educational development of each student. Ensure that the high school academic and co-curricular programs are implemented in order to maximize teacher instruction and student learning experiences.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSchool LeadershipAssist in managing the school in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy Assist the Building Principal in his or her efforts to initiate, design, and implement programs to meet the specific needs of the schoolExercise leadership in school-level planning for improvement of instruction Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the schoolAssist in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support servicesAide the building principal in communicating information to parents and the community Act as a liaison between the school and the community (including all ethnic groups), interpreting activities and policies of the school, and encouraging community participation in school lifeReport incidents of discipline resulting in a suspension from school, as well as all incidents of violence, vandalism, substance abuse, and weapons possession as directed by the Building Principal Work cooperatively with law enforcement authorities in maintaining a safe and drug-free school environmentWork with the Building Principal to plan, schedule, and supervise fire and other emergency drills and an emergency preparedness program as required by federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policyServe as building administrator in the absence of the Building PrincipalGreet and interact with parents and visitors in the absence of the Building PrincipalAssist in the supervision of the cafeteria during lunch hours and assist with playground supervision when assigned Interaction with School StaffAssist in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating of the school's personnel as directedAssist in supervising professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and non-professional personnel and teacher trainees as assigned by the Building PrincipalSupervise extracurricular programs and assembly programs Assign faculty members to assist at school functionsAssist in the coordination and supervision of special programs funded by the state or federal governmentMake recommendations to the Building Principal for changes in policies, personnel practices, and other matters that may result in a more effective school administrationWork collaboratively with the Professional Development Committee to ascertain high school in-service needs, and assist with the planning and organization of appropriate classes to meet those needsAssist the process in providing teachers with the appropriate integration of technology in the classroom Curriculum, Instruction, and Contact with StudentsAssist the Building Principal in supervising the school's educational program and teaching process and monitor delivery of the instructional programAssist in overseeing the scheduling of students into classes, establishing the schedule of class offerings, and maintaining a balance of student loads in each classPlan, organize, supervise, and evaluate all curricular and extracurricular activities, as directedAssume responsibility for the attendance, conduct, and health of the studentsGreat students in a friendly and dependable manner during their morning arrival whenever possibleSupervise the dismissal of students at the end of the school dayInteract appropriately with students during the school dayMaintain high standards of student conduct and enforce the district's discipline policies in accordance with the students' rights to due process, keep records of any disciplinary action, and perform follow-up communication with students' parents, teachers, and other administrators as neededAssist in developing and implementing student handbooks and procedures for proper student conductAs directed, participate in the planning and delivery of intervention and referral services for pupils who are having difficulty in their classes and who have not been classified in need of special educationProvide guidance to individual students and resolve individual behavioral problemsAttend special events held to recognize student achievement and other school-sponsored activities and functionsAssist with regularly scheduled parent/teacher conferences Make arrangements for special conferences as necessaryMaintain an active relationship with students and parents based on respect and understandingSupervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and work with the Attendance Supervisor for investigative follow-up actions Actively pursue all cases of truancy, excessive absences, and tardiesAssist in the preparation of required reports on violence, vandalism, substance abuse, and possession of firearms Financial and Office ManagementAssist with the proper collection, safekeeping, and accounting of school activity fundsAssist with the development of the annual budgetSupervise the preparation of school reports, records, and other paperwork for the district office, as directed Utilize technology for data collection and interpretation in the areas of academics, attendance, and disciplinePerform such record-keeping and reporting functions as the Building Principal may directParticipate in administrative, Board, and other meetings as required or appropriate Keep appropriate personnel informed of the school's activities, needs, and any issues that may ariseProvide for adequate inventories of property under school jurisdiction and for the security of that property OtherAssist in providing for the safety and administration of the school building and groundsRequisition supplies, textbooks, and equipmentAssist in the planning and supervision of activities to promote pupil and employee health and safetyAssume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publicationsPerform other duties as assigned EVALUATIONPerformance of this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal in conformance with district policy.BENEFITS:District benefit package for full time employees working 20+ hours per week:Medical/vision/dental insurance$30,000 life insurance with option to purchase additional coverageEmployee assistance program (EAP)Unlimited accumulation of sick leavePersonal, bereavement, professional leave, vacation (if applicable)Credit reimbursement of up to $300 per yearTERMS OF EMPLOYMENTBy contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.NOTEAll certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.Legal Reference: I.C. - 33-512 Governance of Schools I.C. - 33-513 Professional Personnel I.C. - 33-515 Issuance of Renewable Contracts I.C. - 33-1201 Certificate Required I.C. - 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance IDAPA 08.02.02.026 Administrator Certificate The Gun-Free Schools Act Section 414(d)(2)

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