Elementary Assistant Principal (2026-2027 School Year)

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Aids the building principal and supports all stakeholders in developing the vision, mission, and goals of the school.
• Supports the implementation of the school improvement plan.
• Aids the building principal in using data to monitor and adjust the action plan and goals of the school improvement plan.
• Aids the building principal in developing and implementing a proactive and positive approach to behavior management.
• Aids the building principal in ensuring all students are making academic progress by monitoring the instructional programs.
• Ensures instructional guidelines are in place and teachers are following the district adopted course and grade level standards and curriculum with fidelity.
• Supports all students having access to the core curriculum and differentiating instruction and intervention based on student data.
• Supports students having access to a variety of activities that support their leadership, physical, emotional, social, and attitudinal growth.
• Supports students having access to services that support mental, physical, and emotional wellness for every student.
• Aids the building principal in evaluating all staff members for the purpose of improving student growth, identifying professional learning needs, promoting teacher leadership, and making decisions.
• Makes observations, coaching conversations, and provides necessary feedback to enhance teaching and learning.
• May be involved in recruiting, hiring, assigning, disciplining, and dismissing school staff.
• Supports a positive culture of learning and collaboration necessary to create and support high levels of learning for all students.
• Promotes the success of every student and staff by ensuring management of the organization, operation, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
• Sustains partnerships with families and community partners.
• Follows established timelines and guidelines for all of the elements required by federal, state, and district policies.
• Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary and ensures due process for students when appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for routine administrative and supervisory tasks (i.e., enrollment, attendance, transportation, SPED, ELL, school-sponsored events, etc.).
• Assumes responsibility for the administration of the school in the absence of the building principal.
• Safeguards a safe learning environment by adhering to all crisis plans, school-wide behavior plans, and policies.

Additional Duties

The Assistant Principal will be responsible for other duties which may be assigned by the Building Principal and/or Assistant Superintendent of Elementary/Secondary Schools.

Equipment

The employee must demonstrate the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, and fax machines. Must always comply with USD 259’s guidelines for equipment use.

Travel

Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.

Physical And Mental Demands

Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Additional demands upon request of Principal, Superintendent.

Interrelations

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
• Working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day-to-day tasks.
• Working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Understanding and responding appropriately to customer needs and maintaining a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Interacting with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and providing quick, responsive customer service.

Qualifications

• A current KS Building Administration License is required.
• 5 years of teaching experience is required.
• Must have advanced technology skills.