K-8 Assistant Principal (2027-2028 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal is directly responsible to the building principal and assists in the administration, supervision, and evaluation of the educational program and supportive services/activities in the school. This role supports the development and implementation of the school's vision, mission, and goals, and assists in monitoring and adjusting the school improvement plan using data. The Assistant Principal plays a key role in behavior management, monitoring instructional programs to ensure academic progress, and ensuring teachers adhere to district standards and curriculum. They also support student access to the core curriculum, differentiated instruction, and a variety of activities that foster leadership, physical, emotional, social, and attitudinal growth. Furthermore, the Assistant Principal ensures students have access to mental, physical, and emotional wellness services. This role involves assisting the principal in evaluating staff, monitoring instruction, providing feedback, and potentially participating in recruiting, hiring, assigning, disciplining, and dismissing staff. A strong focus is placed on supporting a positive culture of learning, collaboration, and high expectations for all students and staff, as well as building partnerships with families and community members. The Assistant Principal must follow federal, state, and district policies, maintain student conduct standards, and manage administrative tasks such as enrollment, attendance, and transportation. They are also responsible for assuming administrative duties in the principal's absence and supporting a safe learning environment.

Requirements

A current KS Building Administration License is required
5 years of teaching experience is required
Must have advanced technology skills
Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which will be determined and validated by testing
Use of good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed
Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service
In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator
All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Responsibilities

Assists the building principal and supports all stakeholders representing the school community in developing the vision, mission and goals of the school
Supports the implementation of the school improvement plan
Assists the building principal’s use of data to monitor and adjust as necessary the action plan and goals of the school improvement plan
Assists the building principal to develop and implement a proactive and positive approach to behavior management
Assists 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 teachers are following the curriculum with fidelity
Supports all students have access to the core curriculum and that teachers differentiate 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
Assists the building principal in evaluating all staff members for the purpose of improving student growth, identify professional learning needs, promoting teacher leadership, and making decisions
Monitors instruction through observations, coaching conversation 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
Supports distributive leadership opportunities for staff
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
Supports a culture of collaboration, trust, learning and high expectations for all
Builds and 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 assures 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
Supports a safe learning environment by adhering to all crisis plans, school wide behavior plans and policies
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.