Middle School Assistant Principal

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced school administrator to lead a comprehensive Career and Technical Education program within an inclusive school community.

The role requires a valid Ohio principal and teacher license, plus extensive experience in public education, curriculum development, and instructional leadership. Collaboration with families and community partners is essential for student success and transitions to further education or employment.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in education or related field.
• Two or more years in school administration or instructional leadership.
• Knowledge of state academic content standards.
• Experience with public education accountability and related legal requirements.
• Knowledge of trauma, equity, inclusive practices, restorative practices, and classroom management strategies.
• Familiarity with innovative school designs and instructional models.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a caring, inclusive school community and provide coaching for classroom management.
• Collaborate with staff and families to improve student behavior, attendance, engagement, and well-being.
• Coordinate career and technical education programs and oversee curriculum, pedagogy, and instruction.
• Engage with community partners and sponsors to support transitions to education and employment.
• Lead and plan professional development, conferences, and extended learning opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with EEO requirements and state/federal reporting and charter renewal requirements.
• Support MTSS/RTI processes and testing, including in-person assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Communication

Coaching

Collaboration

Educational program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

• Cultivate a caring, supportive, and inclusive school community
• Provide coaching and professional development on classroom management strategies
• Collaborate with staff and families to improve student behavior, attendance, engagement, academic success, and well-being
• Engage families, community organizations, businesses, and postsecondary institutions to support student transitions to education and employment
• Communicate the school’s mission and vision and solicit community feedback
• Formulate and administer a comprehensive Career and Technical Education program
• Develop, implement, and lead instructional programs; assess curriculum, pedagogy, lesson plans, and classroom instruction
• Share responsibility for academic achievement and social-emotional well-being
• Plan teacher professional development, staff in-service days, parent-teacher conferences, and extended learning opportunities
• Collaborate with instructional leaders to ensure MTSS/RTI processes are followed
• Coordinate summer educational opportunities
• Partner with Human Resources on recruiting, selecting, hiring, retaining, recognizing, and supporting school staff
• Ensure nondiscriminatory faculty and staff selection practices in accordance with EEO requirements
• Collaborate on state, charter-authorizer, federal, and sponsor reporting and charter renewal requirements
• Address compliance items related to the school’s Sponsor Agreement
• Support state-required testing, including in-person testing
• Update parent and student manuals, policies, and handbooks
• Stay current on state policies, procedures, and legislation
• Handle student problems escalated by parents and teachers
• Travel approximately 15% and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• Current valid Principal and Teacher license in the state of Ohio
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related discipline
• Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
• Knowledge of state academic content standards
• Minimum seven years of experience in education or a related field
• Two or more years of successful school administration or instructional leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain rigorous academic programs
• Experience in public education accountability, compliance, and related legal requirements
• Knowledge of trauma, equity, inclusive practices, restorative practices, and classroom management strategies
• Knowledge or experience with innovative school designs and instructional models, including blended, inquiry, problem/project-based, and personalized learning
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ohio residency is preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and leading comprehensive Career and Technical Education programs while fostering an inclusive school community. Proficient in instructional leadership, compliance with educational standards, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Principal License
• Teacher License
• School Administration Experience
• Curriculum Development
• Classroom Management Strategies

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Educational Program Development
• Compliance with EEO Requirements
• Public Education Accountability
• Knowledge of State Academic Content Standards
• Trauma-Informed Practices
• Innovative School Designs
• Instructional Leadership
• Assessment of Curriculum
• MTSS/RTI Processes
• Student Behavior Management

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Collaboration
• Coaching

Certifications & Qualifications

• Principal License in Ohio
• Teacher License in Ohio

Industry Keywords

• Career and Technical Education
• Inclusive Practices
• Restorative Practices
• Educational Legislation
• Student Engagement
• Family Engagement
• Academic Success
• Compliance Items
• Federal and State Background Checks
• Ohio Residency