Assistant Principal

Leavenworth U.S.D. #453 • www.usd453.org

Purpose:               

 

To use leadership- supervisory- and administrative skills to assist the building principal in promoting the education and social development of all students and staff.

 

Reports To:       Building Principal

 

Supervises:       Certified and classified employees assigned to the building

 

License:             KSDE Building Leadership License

Qualifications

  1. An earned master’s degree with a major in educational administration
  2. A valid building leadership license issued by the Kansas State Board of Education
  3. School administration experience preferred
  4. Other alternatives as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Essential Job Functions

 

General Administration

  1. Assists in the overall administration of the school district.
  2. Focus in the area in the area of curriculum and instruction.
  3. Keeps abreast of developments in education administration and works in determining their appropriateness for inclusion in the administration and operation of the school district.
  4. Assists in the planning and implementing of professional development.
  5. Keeps informed of and assists in interpreting federal laws- regulations- state statues- rules- and policies affecting education.
  6. Prepares state reports and claims as required.

Performance Responsibilities

  1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other administrators- employees- citizens- and community members.
  2. Ability to lead staff toward instructional improvement and conduct staff development sessions.
  3. Ability to communicate effectively in verbal or written form.
  4. Ability to coordinate and supervise activities and programs conducted at the building level.
  5. Evaluate the implementation of programs within the building and provide in-service as needed.
  6. Ability to maintain responsibility for maintenance and proper utilization of facilities.
  7. Be responsible for the overall achievement- welfare and conduct of students within the building.
  8. Assists in the development and administration of policies dealing with discipline- conduct- and attendance. 
  9. Communicates relevant policies and procedures with regard to student discipline- conduct- and attendance to students- staff- and parents.
  10. Assists the Building Principal with student expulsions. 
  11. Works with and assists faculty in the development of effective classroom discipline and organization.
  12. Maintains an effective and safe school environment.
  13. Assists Building Principal with fire- storm and tornado drills on a regular basis and is able to implement emergency evacuations and lock-downs effectively.
  14. Assists in curriculum development to meet the needs of all students.
  15. Coordinates all advanced placement course processing- advanced placement course testing and concurrent college credit enrollment through post-secondary partner institutions. 
  16. Prepares required reports and paperwork such as discipline reports- suspension reports- expulsion paperwork- discrimination complaints- injury reports- parent communications- and other paperwork as assigned. 
  17. Assist in providing training on using and understanding data and assessments to improve student learning.
  18. Works with the Building Principal in the preparation of appropriate handbooks.
  19. Assists in developing- organizes- and administers curricular and instructional programs.
  20. Assist with the supervision- training and evaluation of teachers- sponsors- and coaches as assigned.
  21. Coordinates all field- gym practices- games and summer camp schedules.
  22. Coordinate and supervise all activities and programs conducted at the building level.
  23. Maintain responsibility for maintenance and proper utilization of facilities.
  24. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal and/or superintendent may assign.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

  1. Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
  2. Occasionally requires the ability to stoop- bend- lift and reach.
  3. Requires the ability to travel.
  4. Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
  5. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

General Responsibilities

  1. Contributes to safe and orderly work areas
  2. Works to help ensure student achievement
  3. Builds positive school/community relations
  4. Works to develop constructive peer and student relationships
  5. Works to develop effective and efficient performance
  6. Practices responsible fiscal- facility- and resource management
  7. Models positive professional attributes
  8. Sees that district policies are observed during all activities
  9. Keeps abreast of new information- innovative ideas and techniques
  10. Obtains advance approval of the Principal for all activities and expenditures
  11. Adheres to all District policies and procedures including the USD453 Negotiated Agreement
  12. Adheres to all district health and safety policies- including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
  13. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or other Administrative Staff

Contract Length:    220 Days


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Employer Information

Leavenworth is the first city in the State of Kansas and blends the best of urban proximity to hometown living. Leavenworth is nestled in the rolling hills on the west bank of the Missouri River, only minutes away from the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. It is an exciting time in Leavenworth with facility expansion and upgrades taking place as a result of the community`s support of a $36.7 million bond issue.

 

Leavenworth schools offer greater diversity than many schools in the area due in part to the international officers attending the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth and the Foreign Exchange Program.  Enrollment in the district is approximately 4,000 students. Leavenworth has modern and technology-embedded classrooms structured with three PreK-4th grade elementary schools, a 5th-6th grade intermediate & 7th-8th middle school educational campus, and a 9th-12th grade high school.  Leavenworth High School boasts the oldest and most successful JROTC in the country, 16 AP classes, more military service academy appointments than any school in the area, and more than 50 clubs/sports/activities in which students may participate.  Come join us in preparing every student for success in every classroom, every day. 

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Job Contact Address

200 N. 4th Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048

Job Start Date

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Applications Due By

06/01/2023

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