Middle School Assistant Principal 2026-2027

Iowa City Community School District•Coralville, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist and support the principal in the day-to-day operations of the building, its staff, and students. The goal is to manage support services to enhance the morale of school district personnel, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

Requirements

Iowa certification in educational administration.
Masters of Arts is required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in word processing, electronic data management and other technological skills
Effective problem solving capabilities
Knowledge of and ability to implement effective educational leadership techniques
Competency in developing and leading curricula
Proficiency in effective implementation of evaluation methodology
Ability to demonstrate belief in a student-centered philosophical focus
Ability to maintain certification in secondary administration

Nice To Haves

Successful administrative experience preferred.
Evidence of recent professional growth preferred.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Participate in the supervision and evaluation of teaching and support staff.
Assist in planning and conducting building staff meetings, building in-services and staff development.
Provide leadership in the development and assessment of curriculum and educational programming.
Provide leadership with the development and management of the building handbooks.
Assist with the classroom/building/facilities utilization schedules.
Maintain visibility at a range of school activities throughout the school year.
Help direct the supervision of school activities, events, assemblies, clubs, and school organizations’ meetings.
Assist with the building school/business partnerships.
Conduct effective communications/public relations.
Assist with building reports that must be routed to the BEDS, state, district, building, etc.
Assist with the selection, ordering and distribution of instructional materials for the building.
Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining the building emergency procedures.
Participate in professional meetings and conferences as approved/designated by the principal or superintendent.
Provide leadership in processing and managing problems that occur that require mediation between and among students, staff, and parents.
Provide leadership with helping to maintain a safe and orderly school environment conducive for learning and teaching.
Process and manage the variety of student disciplinary issues that occur throughout the school year.
Other duties as assigned.