Elementary Assistant Principal

Position Type:

Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:

5/6/2025

Location:

Fox Hill Elementary School

Date Available:

07/08/2025

Closing Date:

05/15/2025 The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis in the State of Indiana, Marion County. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.

Our mission is to develop lifelong learners and globally-minded citizens by fostering the academic, creative, and social skills needed to achieve excellence in a multicultural environment.

POSITION: Elementary Assistant Principal

LOCATION: Fox Hill Elementary

CONTRACT LENGTH: 215 Days

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary and administrative benefits package

Position Purpose

To assist the Principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational

program of an Elementary School in order to promote the educational development and achievement

of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and

regulations, and applicable law. To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as

well as in professional staff development. To serve as Principal in the absence of the Principal.

Essential Functions

Assists in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.

Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.

Assists in ensuring that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.

Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting

research.

Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.

Assists in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.

Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.

Assists in the recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and

other human resource issues.

Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.

Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.

Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing

improvement and continued employment.

Assists in the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office

Administrators.

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

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.

Knowledge of Elementary school curriculum and concepts.

Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.

Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.

Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to develop and implement projects.

Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.

Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

Indiana State Administrator Certification as required for position.

Teaching Certification in related area (Elementary School or subject area and grade level).

Bachelor's and Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in School Administration.

Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably at the Elementary School level, and preferably in more than one grade level.

Successful experience as an administrator or Teacher Leader preferred.

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge: Operating knowledge of and experience with

personal computers and peripherals. Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word,

Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and/or other department software packages.

Physical Requirements

Seldom = Less than 25 % 3. Often = 51 to 75%

Occasional = 26 to 50 % 4. Very Frequent = 76 % & above

Ability to stand for extended periods of time (3)

Ability to carry 25 pounds (2)

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations (4)

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter (4)

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels (4)

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation (4)

Ability to operate office equipment (4)

Ability to reach in all directions (4)

Amount of force to push / pull up to 15 pounds (3), 25-30 pounds (2), and 50 or more (1)

Amount to lift 25-30 pounds (2) and 50 or more pounds (1)

Climbing (1)

Overhead work (2)

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.

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Attachment(s):

Elementary AP Job Description.pdf