Vice Principal - Columbia High School

Nampa School District; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nampa School District in Idaho seeks a Vice Principal to support daily school administration at the High School campus. The role focuses on safe, orderly environments and supervising non-instructional and extracurricular activities under the Principal’s guidance.

The successful candidate will assist in program design, community communication, and alignment with state and district policies to advance student achievement.

Qualifications

• Valid Idaho administrative license or ability to attain before start date.
• Master’s Degree in Educational Administration.
• Three to five years of classroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the school in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.
• Lead in supervising non-instructional and extracurricular activities.
• Serve as building administrator in the absence of the Principal.
• Plan and supervise emergency drills and safety programs as required.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership & collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Master’s Degree in Educational Administration

Idaho administrative license

Job description

Position Title: Vice Principal

Department: Administration

Reports To: Principal

Location: High School

SUMMARY: Responsible for day-to-day administration of the school and providing a safe and orderly environment for students and staff. Takes the lead in supervising non-instructional and extra-curricular activities.

VISION: The Nampa School District is seeking an extraordinary school leader for our Vice Principal position who is committed to every child’s success.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the school in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy
• Assist the Building Principal in his or her efforts to initiate, design, and implement programs to meet the specific needs of the school
• Exercise leadership in school-level planning for improvement of instruction
• Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school
• Assist in coordinating transportation and other support services
• Aide the principal in communicating information to parents and the community
• Act as a liaison between the school and the community (including all ethnic groups), interpreting activities and policies of the school, and encouraging community participation in school life
• Report incidents of discipline resulting in a suspension from school, as well as all incidents of violence, vandalism, substance abuse, and weapons possession as directed by the Principal
• Work cooperatively with law enforcement authorities in maintaining a safe and drug-free school environment
• Work with the Principal to plan, schedule, and supervise fire and other emergency drills and an emergency preparedness program as required by federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy
• Serve as building administrator in the absence of the Principal
• Greet and interact with parents and visitors in the absence of the Principal
• Assist in the supervision of the cafeteria during lunch hours and assist with campus supervision
• Assist in monitoring students in the community while they are leaving to learn on such opportunities like internships, job shadows, and interviews
• Assist in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating of the school’s personnel as directed
• Assist in supervising professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and non-professional personnel and teacher trainees as assigned by the Principal
• Supervise extracurricular programs and assembly programs
• Assign faculty members to assist at school functions
• Assist in the coordination and supervision of special programs funded by the state or federal government
• Make recommendations to the Principal for changes in policies, personnel practices, and other matters that may result in a more effective school administration
• Is willing to challenge and actively challenges the status quo.
• Recognizes and rewards individual accomplishments.
• Protects teachers from issues and influences that would detract from their teaching time or focus.
• Adapts his or her leadership behavior to the needs of the current situation and is comfortable with dissent.
• Establishes clear goals and keeps those goals in the forefront of the school’s attention.
• Ensures faculty and staff are aware of the most current theories and practices and makes the discussion of these a regular aspect of the school’s culture.
• Is directly involved in the design and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
• Is knowledgeable about current curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
• Assist the process in providing teachers with the appropriate integration of technology in the classroom
• Assist the Principal in supervising the school’s educational program and teaching process and monitor delivery of the instructional program
• Assist in overseeing the scheduling of students into classes, establishing the schedule of class offerings, and maintaining a balance of student loads in each class
• Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate all curricular and extracurricular activities, as directed
• Greet students in a friendly and dependable manner during their morning arrival whenever possible
• Supervise the dismissal of students at the end of the school day
• Interact appropriately with students during the school day
• Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce the district’s discipline policies in accordance with the students' rights to due process, keep records of any disciplinary action, and perform follow-up communication with students’ parents, teachers, and other administrators as needed
• Assist in developing and implementing student handbooks and procedures for proper student conduct
• As directed, participate in the planning and delivery of intervention and referral services for pupils who are having difficulty in their classes and who have not been classified in need of special education
• Provide guidance to individual students and resolve individual behavioral problems
• Attend special events held to recognize student achievement and other school-sponsored activities and functions
• Assist with regularly scheduled parent/teacher conferences
• Make arrangements for special conferences as necessary
• Maintain an active relationship with students and parents based on respect and understanding
• Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and work with the Principal for investigative follow-up actions
• Assume responsibility for the attendance, conduct, and health of the students
• Actively pursue all cases of truancy, excessive absences, and tardies
• Helps in truancy issues, including home visits, in conjunction with other school personnel and/or SRO/Probation
• Assist in the preparation of required reports on violence, vandalism, substance abuse, and possession of firearms
• Assist with the proper collection, safekeeping, and accounting of school activity funds
• Assist with the proper collection, safekeeping, and accounting of school technology equipment
• Assist with the development of the annual budget
• Supervise the preparation of school reports, records, and other paperwork for the district office, as directed
• Utilize technology for data collection and interpretation in the areas of academics, attendance, and discipline
• Perform such record-keeping and reporting functions as the Principal may direct
• Participate in administrative, Board, and other meetings as required or appropriate
• Keep appropriate personnel informed of the school’s activities, needs, and any issues that may arise
• Provide for adequate inventories of property under school jurisdiction and for the security of that property
• Assist in providing for the safety and administration of the school building and grounds
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment
• Assist in the planning and supervision of activities to promote pupil and employee health and safety
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in the supervision and evaluation process of staff.

Education And Or Experience

• Valid Idaho administrative license, or ability to attain one prior to employment start date.
• Master’s Degree in Educational or Administration required.
• Three to five years of successful classroom experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong background in teaching required, strong background in administration preferred
• Works well with students, staff, and the public
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Models fair play and respect
• Able to maintain a positive environment and high standards of conduct for students
• Treats all students with fairness and equity
• Able to work under pressures and deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Qualification Requirements

To perform the 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 of the job.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance, instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students and/or employees of the district.

PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS:

Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding instructional practice and discipline.

PRODUCTIVITY/EFFICIENCY SKILLS:

Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary; organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frame.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Able to conduct basic math functions and manipulate formulas in spreadsheets as needed.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form. Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit; walk and stand and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds. May be required to block or redirect students during negative behavior. Be able to effectively supervise and support staff when consequences are implemented, including supervising physical restraint and seclusion if necessary for safety.

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 individual’s disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both inside and outside.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

210 day calendar assignment

Nampa School District #131 is an equal opportunity employer/educator with an alcohol, drug and tobacco free environment, and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization. The information contained in this job posting is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.