Assistant Principal

Dickinson Fine Arts Academy; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickinson Fine Arts Academy, as part of the South Bend Community School Corp, seeks an Assistant Principal to lead with the principal in creating a safe, supportive learning environment and high expectations for student success in the school. This on-site role is part of a contractual year arrangement in South Bend, Indiana.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Educational Administration, an Administration Certification, and experience working with diverse populations, communities, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree; Administration Certification.
• Experience with diverse populations and community agencies.
• Experience with day-to-day operation of schools.
• Strong knowledge of child development.
• Bilingual Spanish, Bicultural, Biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for instruction and school improvement as directed by the principal.
• Oversee day-to-day responsibilities for discipline, student supervision, staff evaluation, and school operations as assigned by the principal.
• Confer with counselors and teachers to assist students in successfully completing requirements for graduation.
• Communicate student issues with parents in a timely manner.
• Coordinate smaller learning community organization and/or other similar activities as assigned.
• Assist in the implementation and supervision of extra-curricular activities.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Education Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master's degree in Educational Administration

Administration Certification

Job description

Assistant Principal

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Job Details

Job ID: 5971021

Application Deadline: Jun 07, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Assistant Principal

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Principal

SALARY RANGE: Contract Salary

CONTRACT LENGTH: Contractual Year

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: School Principal

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists the principal, as a member of the administrative team, in leading the school community toward a safe and positive learning environment in which students, staff, and the larger community have and achieve high expectations for success.

DUTIES

• Provide leadership for instruction and school improvement as directed by the principal.
• Oversee day to day responsibilities for discipline, student supervision, staff evaluation, and school operations as assigned by the principal
• Confer with counselors and teachers to assist students in successfully completing requirements for graduation.
• Communicate student issues with parents in a timely manner.
• Coordinate smaller learning community organization and/or other similar activities as assigned.
• Assist in the implementation and supervision of extra-curricular activities.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree; Administration Certification;

Experience working with diverse populations. Prior administrative experience. Experience working with community agencies and groups. Experience with the day-to-day operation of schools. Strong knowledge of child development. Demonstrated skill in building relationships, trust and respect; Creative and imaginative approach to problems. Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups; strong speaking and writing abilities. Bilingual Spanish, Bicultural, Biliterate preferred.

Position Type: Full-Time