Assistant Middle School Principal

Farmington School District; Farmington (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmington School District in Farmington, NH, seeks an Assistant Principal-Middle School to promote student development through strong leadership and management. The role requires NH Principal endorsement and at least five years of teaching experience; prior school management experience is preferred.

The position reports to the Building Principal and involves budget coordination, staff supervision, curriculum oversight, and ensuring compliance with district policies.

Qualifications

• NH Certification Endorsement for Principal required.
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience.
• Self-starting with ability to work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and employees.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality for personnel and other sensitive information.
• Experience with MS Office, Gmail and Google Suite.
• Knowledge of policies governing FERPA, Student Violence Prevention and Student Discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assists in establishing and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
• Plans, organizes and directs implementation of school activities.
• Maintains open communication with the Principal regarding school activities, issues, events, and routine matters.
• Makes recommendations concerning the school's administration and instruction.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the school budget and finances.
• Supervises the maintenance of all required building records and reports.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists and other paperwork.
• Collaborates with central administrative staff on transportation and special services.
• Shares the responsibility of implementation/observance of Board policies and regulations by staff and students.
• Assists in scheduling classes within guidelines to meet student needs and state/federal requirements.
• Maintains active relationships with students and parents.
• Assists in curriculum development, revision, and evaluation.
• Supervises the guidance program to enhance student education and development.
• Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary.
• Attends special events to recognize student achievement and school activities.
• Supervises records on student progress and attendance.
• Participates in Assistant Principals' meetings and administrative team meetings.
• Responds to information requests and serves on committees.
• Assists in nurse roles when needed for medication distribution.

Skills

Leadership

Independent work

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Discretion & confidentiality

FERPA knowledge

Education

State NH Certification Endorsement for Principal

State NH Certification in Elementary Education

Tools

MS Office

Gmail

Google Suite

Job description

General Responsibilities

The Assistant Principal reports directly to the building Principal. The Assistant Principal promotes the educational development of each student through the application of leadership, supervisory, and management skills. New Hampshire certification in Elementary Education with Principal endorsement and a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience are required. Previous school management experience is preferred.

Farmington School District

Farmington, NH

Position Description

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL-MIDDLE SCHOOL

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

General Responsibilities

The Assistant Principal reports directly to the building Principal. The Assistant Principal promotes the educational development of each student through the application of leadership, supervisory, and management skills. New Hampshire certification in Elementary Education with Principal endorsement and a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience are required. Previous school management experience is preferred.

Job Goal: To use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student.

Minimum Qualifications

• State of NH Certification Endorsement for Principal
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience
• Self-starting with strong ability to work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and employees.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality for personnel and other sensitive information.
• Experience with MS Office, Gmail and Google Suite
• Knowledge of policies governing FERPA, Student Violence Prevention and Student Discipline

Preferred Qualification

• State of NH Certification in Elementary Education

REPORTS TO

Building Principal with evaluation in accordance with District and Board Policy

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Supervisory responsibilities including evaluations of Teachers and Staff

Essential Functions

• Assists in establishing and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
• Plans, organizes and directs implementation of school activities.
• Maintains open communication with the Principal regarding school activities, issues, events, and activities of an unusual or routine nature as related to the Principal's accountability.
• Makes recommendations concerning the school's administration and instruction.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the school budget and finances.
• Supervises the maintenance of all required building records and reports.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists and other paperwork required to appropriately administer the school.
• Collaborates with central administrative staff on larger issues related to transportation and special services.
• Shares the responsibility of implementation /observance of all Board policies and regulations by the school's staff and students.
• Budgets school time to provide for the efficient conduct of school instruction and business.
• Assists in scheduling classes within established guidelines to meet student needs and state and federal requirements.
• Maintains active relationships with students and parents.
• Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum and instructional programs.
• Supervises the guidance program to enhance individual student education and development.
• Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to due process rights of students.
• Establishes guides for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline.
• Attends special events to recognize student achievement and attends school sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events.
• Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students.
• Assumes responsibility for his or her own professional growth and development.
• Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession.
• Assists in the supervision of all professional, administrative and support personnel attached to the school.
• Participates in the selection and supervision of all school building personnel.
• Assists in the in-service orientation and training of teachers with special responsibility for staff administrative procedures and instructions.
• Recommends, according to established procedures, the removal of a teacher whose work is unsatisfactory.
• Assists in planning and supervision of fire drills, tornado drills and an emergency preparedness program and the safety of the building.
• Asserts leadership in times of civil disobedience in school in accordance with established Board policy.
• Provides for adequate inventories of school property and for the security and accountability of that property.
• Assists with supervision and evaluation of the school's extracurricular program.
• Participates in Assistant Principals' meetings, administrative team meetings and such other meetings as are required or appropriate.
• Responds to written and oral requests for information.
• Serves as a member of committees and attends such meetings as directed by the Principal.
• Assists in nurse roles in the absence of the nurse to include distribution of required prescribed medication.

Working Environment

• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above, in addition to the following:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
  • The employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb steps, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Employee must occasionally move equipment and/or supplies.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Terms Of Employment

• 260 Days position, full-time, year round.
• Clear criminal background check
• Verification of health to perform job.
• Salary set by School Board.
• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Farmington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.