Abilene Schools USD #435 is looking for an High School Assistant Principal to serve Abilene (Kansas) High School.   The assistant principal will be a valued member of the district's administrative leadership team, working closely with the high school principal, high school staff, district office leaders and the board of education.  He/she will help maintain a positive climate for students and staff in AHS.  The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: assisting the principal with teacher and support staff evaluation processes, communicating with families, event supervision as needed, overseeing co-curricular organizations (FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, HOSA, Clubs, etc.), discipline oversight for approximately 75% of the students, assisting with staff support, and oversight of special student events.  

 

This person should also plan to submit monthly reports to the Board of Education.  The ability to communicate clearly in speech and writing is a must. Building-level licensure is required.

 

Qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership
2. Five Years or More Teaching Experience.
3. Knowledge of best practices in teaching.

Essential Functions:

1. Ability to make administrative decisions for all activities.
2. Work to build personal connections with all students and staff.
3. Provide direction for all program sponsors through the timely completion of the annual evaluation process.
4. Provide instructional direction for several teachers of the buidling while ensuring fidelity to processes established by the district.  
5. Participate in and possibly facilitate discussions pertaining to his/her building and activity programs.
6. Address student disipline issues through the lens of district and legal protocols.  
7. Monitor the implementation of instructional and program resources.
8. Assist with the development of parameters and expectations for pursuing district vision.
9. Assist the High School Principal in the organization of all staff communication.
10. Assist in the recruitment, selection and assignment of program sponsors.
11. Assume a leadership role for the building's public relations events and communication efforts as observed through social media, event messages, meetings with staff and patrons, building visitations, etc.
12. Support programs as requested by the principal or district-level administration (including, but not limited to: Accreditation, classroom instruction, evaluation processes, fulfillment of district commitment to excellence). 

 

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

1. Requires prolonged sitting, standing, and use of equipment including repetitive motions and computer eye fatigue.
2. Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.
3. Requires a high level of body control to complete and maintain Mandt certification.

General Responsibilities:

1. Facilitate professional learning and monitor licensure considerations.
2. Facilitate student discipline measures as needed. 
3. Assist with teacher induction process.
4. Assume a leadership role with regard maintaining Boys Town Social Skills certifications.
5. Facilitate and/or participate in the hiring process for teachers, support staff, and program sponsors.
6. Conduct teacher and support staff evaluations.
7. Understand compliance considerations.
8. Support data-based decision making with teachers and other instructional leaders.
9. Provide direction for staff, teachers, students, and families.
10. Be a positive representative of the school district throughout the community.