Assistant Principal

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Participates in providing leadership and educational development that is critical to the success of teachers, students, and staff. Acts as the face of Boys Town Schools and ensures administrative operations and school-wide goals and objectives are achieved. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Assists the Principal in the overall leadership and administration functions of the school, as assigned. Leadership and Management Participates in recruiting and makes recommendations regarding the hiring of employees; assists with leading, developing, and evaluating school personnel. Supports the development of staff through observation and feedback, coaching and modeling of best instructional practices. Coaches staff to ensure professional growth and development, attainment of instructional goals, implementation of curriculum, and effective use of all staff-based and facility-based resources. Prioritizes and directs initiatives and activities that reflect and contribute to the values, principles, and fulfillment of the Boys Town mission. Maintains a commitment to support a strong system of accountability that supports student learning and instruction. Supervises school-related extracurricular activities and coordinates class field trips, ensuring that students have written permission from Family Teachers or guardians. Assists with supervising students and staff within the school to ensure due process. Participates in maintaining an environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and ethical behavior; supports members of the management team and their work. Identifies opportunities for school-wide growth; and takes initiative to foster an environment of continuous innovative growth. Creates opportunities to connect with students, teachers, and staff by maintaining regular and reliable attendance. Assumes responsibilities of and assists the Principal as needed. Assists with delegated tasks, supervising safety drills, building school schedules for students and staff, class coverage (subs), payroll, and other operational duties. Coordinates Accreditation process. Academics and Instruction Assists with plans to improve the quality and adequacy of instruction, and foster student achievement, growth, and development. Stays informed of trends in instructional design, teaching methods, technology, etc. and assists teachers with implementation, and review of new curriculum tools and concepts. Interacts with various professionals and family members regarding individual student progress. Communicates with other administrators, counselors, and teachers regarding any changes in the student’s needs. Assists with the planning and execution of professional learning aligned with school-wide goals and objectives. Assists with maintaining records on all disciplinary actions, achievements, and attendance. Participates in Child Study Team meetings and in the development of Individualized Educational Plans when appropriate. Engaging and Equitable Student Experience Maintains strong communication with all stakeholders, including Youth Care and Family Teachers. Supports and maintains an inclusive working and learning culture that fosters FFBH’s mission and vision. Collaborates with the Director of Special Education to assist with program implementation to ensure the program aligns with student needs. Demonstrates concern and respect for individual students, assumes major responsibility for each student's academic/social skills growth, and cares for student’s health and well-being during the school day.

Requirements

• Master's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of successful experience in a combination of leadership, supervisory, or administrative roles required.
• Nebraska Administrative Certificate for Principal required.
• Endorsement for either grades 7-12 or K-12 required.
• High level of professional competence via in-service education, self-selected professional education, and curriculum development.
• Knowledge of state policies, statutes, and procedures on education and regulations of Nebraska.
• Ability to communicate at all levels in the organization and with external contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining the necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to motivate others and lead publicly with strong values.
• Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.
• Ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment, meet deadlines, and execute tasks while maintaining high-quality work.
• Demonstrate integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed with a passion for the organization.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of the Boys Town Model.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in special education and the Boys Town Model preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Principal in the overall leadership and administration functions of the school, as assigned.
• Participates in recruiting and makes recommendations regarding the hiring of employees; assists with leading, developing, and evaluating school personnel.
• Supports the development of staff through observation and feedback, coaching and modeling of best instructional practices.
• Coaches staff to ensure professional growth and development, attainment of instructional goals, implementation of curriculum, and effective use of all staff-based and facility-based resources.
• Prioritizes and directs initiatives and activities that reflect and contribute to the values, principles, and fulfillment of the Boys Town mission.
• Maintains a commitment to support a strong system of accountability that supports student learning and instruction.
• Supervises school-related extracurricular activities and coordinates class field trips, ensuring that students have written permission from Family Teachers or guardians.
• Assists with supervising students and staff within the school to ensure due process.
• Participates in maintaining an environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and ethical behavior; supports members of the management team and their work.
• Identifies opportunities for school-wide growth; and takes initiative to foster an environment of continuous innovative growth.
• Creates opportunities to connect with students, teachers, and staff by maintaining regular and reliable attendance.
• Assumes responsibilities of and assists the Principal as needed.
• Assists with delegated tasks, supervising safety drills, building school schedules for students and staff, class coverage (subs), payroll, and other operational duties.
• Coordinates Accreditation process.
• Assists with plans to improve the quality and adequacy of instruction, and foster student achievement, growth, and development.
• Stays informed of trends in instructional design, teaching methods, technology, etc. and assists teachers with implementation, and review of new curriculum tools and concepts.
• Interacts with various professionals and family members regarding individual student progress.
• Communicates with other administrators, counselors, and teachers regarding any changes in the student’s needs.
• Assists with the planning and execution of professional learning aligned with school-wide goals and objectives.
• Assists with maintaining records on all disciplinary actions, achievements, and attendance.
• Participates in Child Study Team meetings and in the development of Individualized Educational Plans when appropriate.
• Maintains strong communication with all stakeholders, including Youth Care and Family Teachers.
• Supports and maintains an inclusive working and learning culture that fosters FFBH’s mission and vision.
• Collaborates with the Director of Special Education to assist with program implementation to ensure the program aligns with student needs.
• Demonstrates concern and respect for individual students, assumes major responsibility for each student's academic/social skills growth, and cares for student’s health and well-being during the school day.

Benefits

• A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees