Athletic Director/Assistant Principal

Job Description - Assistant Principal &

Athletic Director

Title:             Assistant Principal & Athletic Director

Reports to:  High School Principal

Supervises: All building staff and coaches

Purpose and Objectives of the Position: To use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills to promote the educational development of the individual student and, through that development, student achievement that ensures school accreditation.  To administer the athletic program of the high school, monitor and maintain equipment, fields, and support the district policy.  The degree of freedom to act is significant, as many decisions will be made using administrative discretion with district policy serving only as a guide, not a blueprint for action.

Essential Job Functions:

I. The assistant principal helps the principal oversees safe and orderly schools.

       Implements effective procedures for ensuring a safe and orderly learning environment.

       Takes appropriate action when students exhibit emotionally/physically distressed behaviors.

       Complies with, or monitors compliance with, all state and federal laws.

       Implements board policies, rules and regulations.

II. The assistant principal helps the principal ensures student achievement for all student groups.

       Collects and reports data on academic achievement by all student groups as assigned.

       Monitors assessment of all students in basic skills areas as assigned by the principal.

       Acts as the attendance officer, monitors student absences and deal with attendance and discipline problems.

       Evaluates effectiveness of teaching materials, activities and approaches, and

      provides assistance when necessary as assigned by the principal.

III. The assistant principal/athletic director builds positive school/community relations in activities/athletics.

       Supports the school and district mission.

       Promotes positive relationships between all persons in the school community.

       Keeps the district informed of events.

       Keeps records of activities and awards.

IV. The assistant principal/athletic director assists the principal in developing constructive student/adult relations in the school.

       Helps students develop responsibility for their conduct.

       Cultivates staff behaviors that promote respect of authority, tolerance of diversity, and appreciation of each students potential.

V. The assistant principal/athletic director oversees effective and efficient staff and athletic department performance.

       Works with staff to develop and recommend standards for student learning.

       Recruits, supervises and evaluates instructional staff in accordance with policy and law.

       Interacts effectively with building/district personnel.

       Schedules activities for each activity season according to policy.

VI. The assistant principal/athletic director practices responsible fiscal, facility, and resource management.

       Coordinates the athletic financial budget.

       Ensures that the athletic expenditures do not exceed the limits set forth by the board-approved budget.

       Coordinates facility usage between extra-curricular and physical education department.

       Develops the policy handbook for the activities/athletic department.

       Maintains building records and property.

       Surveys and maintains physical plant involvement with the activity program.

       Secures workers for athletic events.

       Ensures game fields/P.A./lights/scoreboards are prepared for each activity/contest.

       Locates maintenance problems and reports them to the building principal.

       Hosts officials during athletic contests.

VII. The assistant principal/athletic director models positive professional attributes.

       Engages professional growth activities as directed.

       Uses written and spoken language well.

       Makes all necessary administrative decisions in a timely fashion.

       Delegates supervision when appropriate.

       Maintains office hours as determined by the superintendent.

Secondary Responsibilities:

       Performs other duties as assigned by the principal and in accordance with the provisions of the USD 405 Board of Education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

       A valid building-level license issued by the Kansas State Board of Education.

       Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with others, including the ability to communicate effectively with broad and diverse audiences.

       Ability to handle a fast-paced, intense work environment.

       Ability to manage job responsibilities and meet the established building outcomes. 

Terms of Employment:  12 month contract, salary to be established by the board. 

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the USD 405 Board of Educations policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel and this job description.

BOE Approved:  11/12/01