Assistant Principal

Gary Community School Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gary Community School Corporation in Gary, IN, seeks an Administration/Assistant Principal for Williams Elementary School. The role leads curriculum and instruction, monitors student progress, and partners with staff and families to promote student success.

The candidate should have a Master's degree in education or administration, demonstrated leadership, and experience in elementary education settings. Strong communication skills and ability to supervise staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, educational administration or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
• Administers and coordinates curriculum and instruction for the assigned school.
• Monitors student progress and develops methods for monitoring student achievement.
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures for assigned school.
• Prepares and conducts staff development activities.
• Develops and implements programs to meet specific needs of the school.
• Maintains active relationships with students and parents.
• Interprets and enforces district policies and administrative regulations.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum & instruction

Budgeting & finance

Computer proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in education/administration

Tools

Computer software

Job description

• Position Type: Administration/ Assistant Principal
• Date Posted: 7/27/2026
• Location: Williams Elementary School

PURPOSE STATEMENT

To use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student. Administers and coordinates curriculum and instruction for the assigned school; supervises and evaluates classroom instruction; monitors student progress; sets standards and expectations for the assigned school; communicates with the school community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.

Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.

Administers and coordinates curriculum and instruction for the assigned school.

Monitors student progress and develops methods for monitoring student achievement.

Establishes and implements policies and procedures for assigned school.

Prepares and conducts staff development activities.

Initiates designs and implements programs to meet specific needs of the school.

Develops and implements effective school community relationships.

Administers, supervises and evaluates classroom instruction.

Makes recommendations concerning the school's administration and instruction.

Supervises the maintenance of all required building records and reports.

Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration.

Interprets and enforces district policies and administrative regulations.

Maintains active relationships with students and parents.

Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective working environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teachers and other personnel designated by the principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

Elementary school education curriculum and instruction techniques.

Preparing and administering the school budget and supervising school finances.

Skill in:

Using a computer and related software applications.

Using modern office equipment.

Ability to:

Work with various members of the central administrative staff on school problems of more in school import, such as transportation and special services.

Keep supervisor informed of events and activities of an unusual nature as well as routine matters related to the supervisor's accountability.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A Master's degree in education, educational administration or a related area from an accredited college or university. Previous administrative/supervisory experience preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, students, parents, and the public. Experience at the elementary level preferred.

CERTIFICATION

Indiana Certification for Elementary Administration/Supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.