Assistant Principal (Elementary) 2026-2027

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp; New Whiteland (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation in Indiana seeks an experienced administrator to serve as acting principal, supporting overall school operations and instructional leadership. You will assist the principal in supervising staff, maintaining a positive learning climate, and engaging with the community to enrich student learning.

The role requires collaboration with stakeholders, experience with special education, and licensure in Administration where possible; the position involves

Qualifications

• Experience with special education programs and supports.
• Licensed in Administration or pursuing required licensure.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, staff, families and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Serves as acting principal in the absence of the principal.
• Assists the principal in supervising and evaluating the school's instructional program.
• Strives to continually enhance the instructional process.
• Supervises and evaluates staff to improve performance.
• Promotes professional development and effective learning environments.
• Familiar with teacher evaluation systems, PBIS and PLCs.
• Maintains effective public relations with the community and uses community resources.
• Coordinates special services activities (e.g., screenings, RTI, 504 referrals).
• Oversees Title One programs and school committees.

Skills

Special education experience

Administrative licensure

Collaborative skills

Job description

Position Responsibilities

• Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school.
• Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school.

Reports To

Building Principals

FLSA Status

Exempt

Compensation

Based on a 200 Day Contract

Duration

Initial contract is for two years

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Essential Responsibilities

• Serves as acting principal in the absence of the principal.
• Assists the principal in supervising and evaluating the school's instructional program.
• Strives continually toward enhancing the instructional process.
• Assists in the supervision and evaluation of all staff to enhance their performance.
• Takes an active interest to promote personal and professional development, PLC's
• Becomes trained in: teacher evaluation system and software, Essential Learnings, PLC's, and PBIS.
• Assists the principal in establishing and maintaining an effective climate for learning.
• Assists the principal in maintaining high standards of student conduct.
• Serves as a member of school and/or district committees and participates in school and/or district special projects.
• Assists the principal in interviewing applicants for staff positions.
• Assists in maintaining effective public relations with the community and utilizes community resources to enrich the learning process.
• Keeps the principal informed of the school's activities and issues.
• Coordinates special services activities (i.e. initial screenings, case conferences, student staffings, RTI, and Section 504 referrals.)
• Oversees Title One programs.
• Establish Parent relationships and contacts.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal

Qualifications

• The preferred candidate will have experience with special education.
• The preferred candidate should be licensed in Administration.
• The preferred candidate will have the skills to work collaboratively and cooperatively with all stakeholders.

AAP/ EEO/ DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation believes in equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The policy extends to recruiting and hiring, working conditions, training programs, promotions, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. As an equal opportunity employer, CPCSC actively supports and seeks to implement all federal and state legislation and rules pertaining to the employment process. CPCSC expects and requires its employees to comply with this policy in every respect. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LBGTQ, regardless of age are encouraged to apply. We are committed to developing a diverse and talented team. If you are excited about this role, but are you unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply online.