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Pool - Assistant Principal
Job Details
Job ID: 5508923
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 23, 2026 4:37 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Three years of demonstrated successful teaching experience.
- Certification in Educational Leadership.
- Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in educational or school leadership such as department chair, instructional coach, or relevant district leadership.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and current research-based best practices governing the functional area of assignment.
- Knowledge of student intellectual, emotional, and social development theory, techniques, and research associated with ensuring the success of diverse student populations.
- Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and ability to lead within the terms of those agreements.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous responsibilities within deadlines.
- Ability to plan, direct, and manage a wide range of projects, events, systems, and activities to successful completion.
- Ability to seek input and facilitate collaborate processes through consensus building, conflict resolution, planning, and decision making.
- Ability to develop the instructional skills of teachers through observation, feedback, and coaching.
- Ability to lead data-driven continuous improvement of student outcomes.
- Ability to diffuse and respond professionally to difficult and stressful situations.
- Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with a diverse group of teachers, staff, students, and parents.
- Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the school structure.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
Revised: 05/06/2025
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Instructional Leadership
- Support the implementation of curriculum, instructional programs and initiatives, and assessment practices.
- Assist with teacher evaluations, coaching, classroom observations, and professional development.
- Support the achievement of school goals by demonstrating a commitment to student learning as the top priority, and by fostering a school culture centered on continuous improvement and student outcomes.
School Operations
- Assist in the development and administration of school policies and procedures.
- Support daily operation of the school including, but not limited to, student drop off/pick up, facility maintenance, food service, scheduling, attendance and classroom coverage, training drills, and classroom management.
- Assume full responsibility of the school when the Principal is absent.
Student Services & Discipline
- Oversee student behavior management and enforce the student code of conduct.
- Conduct investigations and administer appropriate disciplinary action.
- Collaborate with staff to address student social-emotional needs.
Staff Supervision and Development
- Engage faculty in identifying and addressing student learning challenges to reduce and eliminate achievement gaps.
- Facilitate staff meetings, training, and collaborative planning.
- Help create and maintain a positive school climate that encourages student engagement and sets high expectations for academic growth for all students.
Family & Community Engagement
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
- Represent the school at community events, meetings, and district functions.
- Collaborate with community agencies to support student and family needs.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Revised: 05/06/2025
Additional Job Information
No job description available
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:
Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head
Contact Information
- Human Resources
- 2855 Colonial Blvd
- Fort Myers, Florida 33966
- Phone: 239-337-8197
- Email: careers@leeschools.net