Job Description
Southeast Polk Community School District Job Description Title: Assistant Middle School Principal Location: Middle School Qualifications Master's Degree in School Administration. Valid evaluator's certification. Four years of administrative experience. Leadership skills. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Reports to: Middle School Principal Supervises: Middle School Staff/ Students Job Goal: To assist the Middle School Principal and the Director of Student Services to lead the overall development of an innovative middle school committed to engaging all students in learning a challenging curriculum delivered through quality instruction. Performance Responsibilities Assists the principal in the leadership of the Middle School and the administration of policies. Serves as principal in the absence of the principal. Takes on a leadership role in all phases of the building level educational program in special education. Engages in and provides leadership for all initiatives and programs offered in the building (PBIS, Olweus, Leader in Me, etc.). Takes on a leadership role in all aspects of the district activity program as it relates to the Middle School. Proposes schedules of classes, and supervises the preparation of student schedules. Works with department teams and faculty in compiling the annual budget requests. Requisitions supplies, textbooks, and equipment, (i.e., conducting inventories, maintaining records, and checking on receipts for such materials). Assists in the conducting of safety planning, inspections, and safety drill practice activities. Assumes responsibility for coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services for the Middle School. Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and works with the attendance supervisor for investigative follow-up actions. Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body, and deals with special cases as necessary. Serves with parent, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives. Performs such record-keeping functions as the principal may direct. In consultation with the Middle School principal, supervises teachers, departments, and activities. Serves as a district special projects administrator at direction of the superintendent. Other duties as assigned. Terms Of Employment Employed on a twelve-month basis. Salary and fringe benefits set by Board of Education. Position Evaluated by : Middle School Principal Disclaimer The statements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. It is the policy of the Southeast Polk Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), genetic information (for employment), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact, Joseph M. Horton, Deputy Superintendent, Equal Opportunity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Southeast Polk District Office, 8031 NE University Ave., Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, (515)-967-4294, joseph.horton@southeastpolk.org . Inquiries or grievances may also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0201, (515) 281-4121; or the U.S. Department of Education, Region VII Office of Civil Rights, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago IL 60661.