2027/28 Colbert Junior High Assistant Principal

Fayetteville Public Schools • Fayetteville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal supports the building principal in shaping a culture of learning and providing instructional and administrative leadership at Colbert Junior High. The role includes analyzing data; leading, directing, counseling, and supervising personnel and programs; supporting, mentoring, and evaluating staff; fostering collaboration among teachers, staff, and families; communicating with parents and the community; and assisting with budget management. The Assistant Principal also helps create a learning environment that encourages lifelong learning and personalized, motivating instruction.

The position assists with student supervision and services, faculty and staff supervision, curriculum and instruction, school operations, facilities, safety, communications, testing, scheduling, and district policy implementation. In the principal’s absence, the Assistant Principal administers district policies and regulations within the school. The position is exempt and carries a 17% index and 215 contract days. It is scheduled to begin July 1, 2027.

Requirements

• Graduate degree (M.Ed., M.A., or equivalent), plus five years of related experience and/or training and three years of related management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Administrative Certificate from the Department of Education.
• Driver’s license.
• Ability to write reports, professional correspondence, and policy or procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from students, parents, administrators, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
• Intermediate skills with email, documents, spreadsheets, and e-school software.
• Ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Ability to regularly use desktop or laptop computers and software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student orientation, discipline, due process, data gathering, attendance, recognition, and securing services from outside agencies.
• Supervise or direct school-related responsibilities assigned by the building principal, including maintenance, parking, equipment, keys, calendars, announcements, and security.
• Assist with hiring and orienting staff, evaluating employees, addressing concerns and classroom management, and planning and directing meetings, staff development, training, and in-service activities.
• Support staff communication through listening, feedback, and encouragement.
• Assist with collecting, using, and analyzing data to identify goals, assess organizational effectiveness, and promote organizational learning.
• Assist with training and implementation of district standards and initiatives, scheduling, goal implementation, and selection of instructional materials.
• Design and implement Title 1 programming and assist with programming for ESL students.
• Administer district policies and regulations within the school in the principal’s absence.
• Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
• Encourage community and parent involvement using appropriate and effective techniques; conduct parent and student meetings and attend all after-school activities.
• Organize building-wide testing, including logistical operations and staff training.
• Communicate with parents, business leaders, and community members, and respond sensitively to parent concerns.
• Assist with staff supervision, safety and crisis-response plans, and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Assist the principal with developing and managing the school budget.
• Develop yearly and monthly school calendars and organize and oversee staff and student scheduling.
• Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit support for accomplishing it.
• Follow and maintain knowledge of district policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager