Middle School Assistant Principal

Position Type:

Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:

3/10/2026

Location:

Bloom-Carroll Middle School

Closing Date:

03/27/2026

MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Principal Licensure Required

Interested candidates must submit the following:

Application

Resume

Cover Letter

Three Professional References

Job Objective: Manages the effective delivery/advancement of assigned school programs/services.

Minimum • Valid state department of education license/certificate as determined at the time of appointment.

Qualifications: • Administration and curriculum/instruction skills substantiated by relevant training or experience.

• Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.

• Articulates a clear educational philosophy and sustainable implementation strategy.

• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.

• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.

• Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful decision-making skills. Interprets information accurately. Evaluates options thoroughly. Develops reasonable solutions to resolve issues.

• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

• Meets all mandated health screening requirements.

Essential 1. Serves as the assistant school administrator. Pursues ongoing program improvements.

Functions: • Serves as an active member of the management team. Upholds board policies. Implements administrative guidelines/procedures. Upholds applicable local, state and federal laws.

• Plans/implements strategies to ensure tasks are completed within required time-frames.

• Helps manage assigned academic, guidance, pupil services and student activities.

• Addresses issues that arise during the absence of the principal.

• Promotes the district's mission. Implements a shared vision of learning that supports high-quality district services and advances substantive educational goals.

• Helps manage the board-approved budget for assigned responsibilities. Controls costs. Requisitions equipment, supplies and services. Ensures that resources are equitably apportioned and appropriate for the purposes/needs of the program. Upholds fiscal accountability standards.

• Encourages innovations. Facilitates short/long-range planning activities. Collaborates with staff to identify time-frames, financial/program resources, and strategies to accomplish building goals.

• Cultivates relationships that promote a strong commitment of public support for the district.

• Participates in staff selection/orientation. Supervises assigned staff. Assumes responsibility for the results of duties delegated to staff. Provides support to improve staff performance.

• Provides staff leadership. Engenders staff enthusiasm/teamwork. Helps resolve problems.

• Helps implement state mandated and locally developed personnel assessment programs.

• Participates in collaborative planning of staff development/in-service training activities.

• Keeps current with state standards/guidelines. Helps administer the instructional program. Promotes academic excellence in a nurturing environment. Helps develop curriculum guides/courses of study. Participates in the planning process to select instructional materials.

• Assists with the development of a master schedule (e.g., courses, student services/activities, etc.). Helps ensure the equitable distribution of workloads. Helps ensure that essential services are maintained during staff absences.

• Assists with the revision and distribution of student/parent and teacher handbooks as directed.

• Assists with enrollment/withdrawal procedures. Upholds policies regarding immunization, age, attendance, legal residence, guardianship, classification, promotion, retention, testing, etc.

• Helps manage state-mandated testing programs. Maintains test security. Analyzes test results. Provides leadership for instructional modifications/interventions that enhance student learning.

• Helps staff resolve problems that impede student participation in appropriate learning activities.

• Participates in parent conferences/student planning meetings as needed.

• Complies with federal/state guidelines for the education of students identified as having a disability. Ensures that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.

• Assists with the supervision of students (e.g., arrivals/departures, parking lots, lunch periods, changing classes, extracurricular programs, etc.).

• Helps staff with pupil management. Prepares conduct reports/discipline recommendations.

2. Exemplifies professionalism that advances the district's public image.

• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.

• Encourages community participation in school-sponsored activities.

• Helps students understand/embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.

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• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.

• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

• Provides leadership for the continuous advancement of academic standards.

• Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

• Shows an active interest in the personal development of all staff/students.

• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.

• Sustains an effective and positive work/learning environment.

• Takes advantage of opportunities to promote district programs.

3. Maintains open/effective communications.

• Communicates district objectives and program performance expectations to stakeholders.

• Coordinates staff meetings, conferences and other required school activities.

• Interprets district policy. Serves as an information resource for program/procedure changes.

• Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.

• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.

• Uses active listening and problem-solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully.

• Uses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals. Respects diversity

4. Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance.

• Keeps current with technology and other skills associated with work assignments.

• Maintains applicable credentials. Complies with all state licensure requirements.

• Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed.

5. Takes precautions to ensure safety.

• Intervenes to prevent/stop bullying and/or inappropriate student behavior.

• Monitors safety concerns. Works with stakeholders to manage/eliminate risks. Helps update/implement the district's emergency preparedness/crisis response plan.

• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.

• Responds to emergencies. Serves as a liaison to community services (e.g., police, fire, etc.).

• Upholds the student conduct code. Maintains high expectations for appropriate student behavior.

• Watches for situations that may indicate a problem. Initiates action to manage/eliminate risks.

• Works with staff/students to address equipment safety/security issues.

6. Performs other specific job-related duties directed.

• Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed.

• Manages workplace initiatives that improve productivity and advance district goals.

Working Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must exercise caution and comply with

Conditions: standard safety regulations and district procedures when involved in the following situations:

• Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing.

• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.

• Interacting with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals.

• Lifting, carrying and moving work-related supplies/equipment.

• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Working in/near active vehicular traffic.

• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Performance Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted

Evaluation: by the Bloom-Carroll Local School District.

The Bloom-Carroll Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes and unforeseen events.