Assistant High School Principal (2026-27 School Yr.)

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Job Title:  Assistant Principal, High School

Reports To:  Principal

Summary

The assistant principal is responsible for providing assistance to the principal in the administration of the total school program.  The assistant provides instructional leadership in the areas of curriculum and professional development.  The assistant is responsible for the safety and welfare of students and staff, and assists the principal in meeting the mission of the school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Builds positive relationships with all stakeholders

Ensures that the school is in compliance with state and federal mandates

Seeks; listens with compassion, understanding and empathy; and responds appropriately to suggestions, concerns, or inquiries

Assists the principal in managing the school

Communicates effectively the vision and mission of the school to staff, parents, students, and community members

Relates assessment data to student learning and uses them to improve teaching and learning

Regularly monitors the school culture and progress.

Creates and maintains a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing school environment

Develops and ensures the use of student and staff handbooks

Possesses conflict, mediation, and consensus building skills

Generates enthusiasm and strives to persuade others to work together to accomplish common goals

Demonstrates current knowledge of content, instructional practices, and assessment

Incorporates the use of appropriate technology within all areas of job responsibilities

Assists in monitoring compliance of 504 plans and IEPs

Designs, implements, evaluates, and refines curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular programs

Assists in making curriculum decisions, how it is arranged, and how it should be taught

Monitors the performance of assigned staff and follows district evaluation procedures

Promotes professional development that focuses on student learning

Supports an inclusive school environment that promotes academic achievement for all students

Makes frequent classroom observations

Monitors progress of student achievement

Assists faculty in interpreting test data

Creates a culture of high expectations for self, students, and staff

Makes effective use of available resources

Monitors the school improvement plan

Assists the principal in establishing and maintaining an effective learning climate in the school

Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and works with the attendance supervisor for investigative follow-up action

Assists the principal in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services

Supervises the extracurricular activity program

Assists in conducting safety inspections and drills

Maintains discipline throughout the student body

Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day

Supports the Districts educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner

Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the superintendent or designee may assign

Supervises

Staff members designated by the Board of Education, superintendent, or immediate supervisor

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed 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.

Certificates/Licenses/Endorsements/Registrations

Kansas teaching license required

Kansas administrative license required

Building-level endorsement required

Education and/or Experience

Five years experience in teaching and/or administration required

Masters degree required

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general educational reports, professional journals, technical procedures, and regulations.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and individuals.

Ability to write clearly; keep detailed records; effectively produce reports, letters, and memoranda; and to carry out complex tasks.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of variables.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Professional Conduct

Employee is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct.  Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to:  neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to district policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

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 is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee is required to interact with staff and to meet demands from several people.  The employee is responsible for the work output of others.  On occasion, the employee may be required to work extended hours.

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 this environment is moderate to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Shawnee Heights Board of Education policies

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be established by the Shawnee Heights Board of Education

Benefits Information

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Shawnee Heights U.S.D. 450 is a Class 5A suburban school district located between the two major population centers of Topeka and Lawrence, Kansas. 

The district has a student population of approximately 3500 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.  Four elementary schools, a 7/8 middle school and a 9-12 high school comprise the attendance centers of the district. 

Shawnee Heights has an ideal location, 8 miles from downtown Topeka, 16 miles from Lawrence, 50 miles from Kansas City, 62 miles from Manhattan and 50 miles from Emporia. 

Over 55% of the faculty in the Shawnee Heights district hold a Masters degree or beyond in Education. 

The district is noted for its dedication to students, staff, and the community, and its focus for providing a comprehensive program of instruction to meet the varied needs of all students.