Assistant High School Principal JobID: 1932 + Position Type: Administration/ Assistant Principal + Date Posted: 2/14/2025 + Location: Norwalk High School + Date Available: 07/01/2025 + Closing Date: 03/12/2025    NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Title: Assistant Principal Reports to: Building Principal Supervisory Responsibilities: Personnel as assigned by building principal.Position Purpose: To assist the building principal in all facets of the management, leadership and administration of a school building. Essential Performance Responsibilities: + Assist the Principal in the overall administration of the school. + Serve as Principal in his/her absence. + Assist the Principal in the supervision of instruction and the implementation of educational programs. + Assume responsibility for the behavior, discipline, and attendance of students. + Assume responsibility for the hiring and evaluation of classified staff. + Assist the Principal to evaluate the performance of certified staff. + Secure substitute staff members according to district procedures. + Assist in the preparation of schedules and assignments for staff and students. + Coordinate special activities, field trips, programs, and building utilization. + Assists the Principal in developing and maintaining the students’ and teachers’ handbooks. + Maintains effective relations with parents and community groups; interprets the goals, objectives, and programs of the school to parents and the community. + Serve as an administrative representative during IEP and 504 meetings. + Assists in the facilitation of various building leadership teams. + Assist in the development and delivery of professional learning activities for staff. + Serve parent, faculty and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives. + Participate in principal and/or administrative meetings as requested. + Maintain a current knowledge of developments and practices in educational leadership. + Performs other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Superintendent or Principal. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. + Ability to organize and coordinate work. + Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and coworkers. + Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. + Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. + Ability to engage in ongoing, continuous growth related to improving professional practice. + Ability to build trusting relationships with all stakeholder groups. Qualifications Profile: + Possess a valid Iowa administrator license with Evaluator Approval (New) and one of the following administrative endorsements: PK-12 principal endorsement (required) + Understand current research as it relates to the secondary level learner and implementation of professional learning communities and multi-tiered systems of support (required) + Knowledge of and experience with The Leader in Me (preferred) + Ability to lead change, manage transitions, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment + Demonstrated ability in developing professional relationships + Possess strong command of written and oral language Physical Requirements: Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but require a minimum of the following physical requirements: Walking, standing, bending, carrying, climbing, lifting minimum of 20 pounds, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, and stooping. Working Conditions: Varied Terms of Employment: 260 day contract; salary and benefits to be determined by the Board of Directors Evaluator: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of Board Policy on Evaluation of Administrative Personnel. FLSA Status: Exempt