High School Assistant Principal - 2026-2027 School Year

Carthage School District R9•Carthage, MO

About The Position

Job Title: High School Assistant Principal Responsible to: High School Principal, Superintendent Qualifications: Valid teaching certificate and appropriate certificate to act as an assistant principal in the State of Missouri. General Responsibilities: Develop, administer and keep a record of absences and discipline files. Coordinate all activities within the school building. Maintain standards of student behavior which are respected by students and parents. Supervise the operation, maintenance and use of school facilities within the regular school day, including all routine and special activities of the school. Supervise athletic and co-curricular activities. Establish and maintain an effective communication program which will keep the staff, students and parents properly informed at all times. Attain a climate conducive to the health, welfare and safety of all staff and students. Keep the principal and superintendent informed on important developments in the school. Supervise substitute teachers assigned to the building. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal and superintendent. In collaboration with the principal: Observe, counsel, motivate and direct the professional staff toward excellence in performance. Plan and supervise the instructional schedule, including the programming and assignment of students. Clarify the teaching and related responsibilities assigned to each member of the instructional and supporting staff, including relationships between such staff, assuring that all position descriptions are current. Encourage and initiate continued improvement in curriculum and teaching methods in cooperation with district administration. Monitor and evaluate the goals and objectives as outlined in the district Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. Facilitate committees and identify resources consistent with the building level improvement plan. Maintain a philosophy of education and style of administration which encourages participation on the part of staff members. Plan and submit annual budget needs for the total operation of the school. Review and recommend requisitions for instructional materials, supplies and equipment necessary for the most effective and cost efficient operation of the school. Plan and conduct effective faculty meetings.

Requirements

Valid teaching certificate
Appropriate certificate to act as an assistant principal in the State of Missouri.

Responsibilities

Develop, administer and keep a record of absences and discipline files.
Coordinate all activities within the school building.
Maintain standards of student behavior which are respected by students and parents.
Supervise the operation, maintenance and use of school facilities within the regular school day, including all routine and special activities of the school.
Supervise athletic and co-curricular activities.
Establish and maintain an effective communication program which will keep the staff, students and parents properly informed at all times.
Attain a climate conducive to the health, welfare and safety of all staff and students.
Keep the principal and superintendent informed on important developments in the school.
Supervise substitute teachers assigned to the building.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal and superintendent.
Observe, counsel, motivate and direct the professional staff toward excellence in performance.
Plan and supervise the instructional schedule, including the programming and assignment of students.
Clarify the teaching and related responsibilities assigned to each member of the instructional and supporting staff, including relationships between such staff, assuring that all position descriptions are current.
Encourage and initiate continued improvement in curriculum and teaching methods in cooperation with district administration.
Monitor and evaluate the goals and objectives as outlined in the district Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.
Facilitate committees and identify resources consistent with the building level improvement plan.
Maintain a philosophy of education and style of administration which encourages participation on the part of staff members.
Plan and submit annual budget needs for the total operation of the school.
Review and recommend requisitions for instructional materials, supplies and equipment necessary for the most effective and cost efficient operation of the school.
Plan and conduct effective faculty meetings.