Job Description
Title: High School Assistant Principal
DBM Classification: D62/Grade 19
Department: High School Principal
Salary Range: $128,916 - 171,706
Employee Group: Principal
Prepared Date: March 2025
Reports to: High School Principal
FTE/ FLSA Status: 1.00-12-Months- Exempt
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direction of the Building Principal, the Assistant Principal is responsible for assisting the Principal in providing leadership in implementing the instructional programs, building administration, staff supervision, pupil services, and school/community relations. The Assistant Principal shares the Principal's delegated responsibilities and assumes responsibilities for building programs, operations, and staff in the Principal's absence.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Assists and/or establishes the development of the master schedule for instructional programs, instructional assignments, and planning for the sequential learning experiences of students consistent with the school's philosophy, mission, and instructional goals.
- Collaborates, coordinates, and assists in developing and improving instructional programs within the school.
- Assists in supervising school activities involving students, teachers, and other school personnel.
- Supervises and evaluates teachers and departments in collaboration with the Building Principal.
- Conducts teacher observations and formal performance evaluations. Provides mentoring to staff and provides direction in their career and professional development.
- Assists staff in understanding building and District policies, procedures, and requirements.
- Assists in recruiting, screening, selecting, assigning, and training new personnel.
- Assists in defining and disseminating information concerning school disciplinary policies and procedures to parents, students, staff, and the community.
- Maintains high standards for student conduct and enforces discipline according to due process for the rights of students and under District and building policies and procedures.
- Assists in establishing and maintaining an effective learning climate in the school(s).
- Assists and works closely with the Principal in performing various public relations duties and activities to promote building programs, inform parents and the community concerning building programs, initiate, progress, or address specific problems/issues/needs.
- Assists and/or coordinates the completion of various building reports required for local, state, or federal officials/agencies.
- Assists in the preparation of the building budget.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - Curriculum, instruction, learning principles, concepts, theories, approaches, techniques, trends, and State, federal, and local requirements and standards.
- Management theory, principles, and techniques.
- District administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
- Fundamentals of school finance and budgeting.
- Understanding school laws, rules, and regulations, including special education and due process.
- Human relation concepts, principles, and techniques.
- Principles, techniques, and best practices relevant to staff evaluation, coaching, and development of certified and non-certified staff.
- Fundamentals of curriculum development, research, and evaluation principles.
- Information collection includes gathering facts and data, seeking knowledge of policies, rules, laws, precedents, and practices, managing data flow, and classifying and organizing information for decision-making and monitoring outcomes.
- Planning, coordinating, and implementing educational programs.
- Observing, evaluating, mentoring, and supervising instructional personnel.
- Problem-analysis and problem-solving skills, including analyzing information, framing issues and identifying causes, seeking additional information, framing and reframing possible solutions, demonstrating conceptual flexibility, and assisting others in forming opinions.
- Organizational oversight includes scheduling work, using resources appropriately to meet goals, scheduling activity flow, and monitoring procedures to regulate activities and project deadlines.
- Planning, formulating, and implementing building-level programs, activities, and services consistent with District directives and policies.
- Delegation of authority, including assigning tasks so they can be accomplished in a timely and appropriate manner, utilizing subordinates appropriately, and following up on work tasks.
- Public relations, communication, and conflict resolution.
- Dealing with children, staff, parents, administrators, and other educational professionals over parent and student issues and concerns. Interactions require persuasion, instruction, and working with others to gain cooperation and understanding of educational problems/needs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - Directly supervises licensed teachers, clerical staff, and educational assistants.
- Indirectly supervises Custodial and food service employees.
- Has responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of employees by School District policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include closeness and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
- Generally, work is performed under normal office /school conditions where there are minimal environmental risks associated with it. Occasionally, work is performed in outdoor weather conditions. Work may involve some disagreeable human interactions with the public, staff, parents, and students.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - Master's degree in Educational Leadership, School Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution required.
- Valid state-issued administrative license or eligibility for licensure as a K-12 Principal.
- A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience, preferably in diverse educational settings, is preferred.
- Demonstrated success in improving student achievement and leading school improvement efforts.
- Experience in fostering an inclusive and equitable school culture.
- Strong background in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and staff development.
BENEFIT INFORMATION St. Louis Park Schools provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 20 or more hours per week. Key benefits include:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
The cost of benefits varies based on the employee group and full-time equivalent (FTE) status. For detailed information, including specific benefits and associated costs, please refer to the applicable group or bargaining unit contract Employment Contracts .
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