Generic - Assistant Principal (High School)

Mesquite-Isd; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in California is seeking an Assistant Principal for its high school. The role requires a Master's Degree and an Administrator Certificate. Responsibilities include managing student conduct, working with teachers, and evaluating educational programs. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and a background in public education. The position may involve irregular hours and demands physical stamina while maintaining student discipline.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and Administrator Certificate required.
• Successful experience in public education and classroom teaching.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Make informed decisions based on policies and guidelines.
• Monitor student attendance and conduct.
• Evaluate teachers and assist in their professional growth.

Skills

Excellent communication (verbal and written)

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching methodologies understanding

Knowledge of policies and procedures

Conflict resolution skills

Technology understanding

Education

Master's Degree

Administrator Certificate

Job description

Generic - Assistant Principal (High School) JobID: 3141

• Position Type: Admin Campus - Assist Principal/ Secondary Assistant Principal/Dean

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree
• Administrator Certificate

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Exhibit excellent communication (verbal and written), public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of change process, organizational development, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of teaching methodologies and ability to provide assistance and instructional help to teachers requiring assistance.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures of the MISD.
• Exhibit excellent organizational skills and consensus building skills.
• Demonstrate understanding of technology and its importance in the educational process.

EXPERIENCE:

• Successful experience in the field of public education.
• Successful experience as a classroom teacher.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Make informed decisions based on campus and district policies and administrative guidelines.
• Work closely with teachers to insure that students conduct themselves properly while in the classroom and that good teacher‑student relationships are maintained.
• Work closely with other assistant principals, teachers and parents in monitoring student attendance.
• Deal directly with disciplinary problems which require administrative action and consult parents when necessary.
• Make referrals to proper agencies for aid and assistance.
• Maintain accurate and accessible discipline records.
• Evaluate teachers assigned by principal and help those teachers develop professional growth plans.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Work with the principal to identify, provide, and evaluate programs and services to meet the needs of all students and staff.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the principal or district staff.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in supervisory capacities assigned by the principal

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Managing simultaneously occurring projects, communicating effectively with all publics, and making effective decisions while maintaining emotional control.

Frequent prolonged and irregular hours that require physical stamina in monitoring student conduct and activities.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.