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Form of workPosition Type:
Administration/Assistant Principal
Date Posted:
12/14/2023
Location:
Manhattan Junior High School
Date Available:
08/01/2024
Closing Date:
01/07/2024
MANHATTAN SCHOOL DISTRICT 114
TITLE: Assistant Principal at Manhattan JuniorHigh School
DEPARTMENT: Administration
QUALIFICATIONS:
REPORTS TO: Principal
DUTIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills:
Other Skills and Abilities:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
10-month contract, School year plus 10 days before and 10 days after.
SALARY: $68,000 - $73,000
EVALUATION:
Performance of the job will be evaluated by the building Principal at least annually.
Administration/Assistant Principal
Date Posted:
12/14/2023
Location:
Manhattan Junior High School
Date Available:
08/01/2024
Closing Date:
01/07/2024
MANHATTAN SCHOOL DISTRICT 114
TITLE: Assistant Principal at Manhattan JuniorHigh School
DEPARTMENT: Administration
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Illinois Professional Educator License
- License Endorsement in General Administrative - Type 75
- Minimum 3 years of teaching experience
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Principal
DUTIES:
- Demonstrates a sound work ethic and positive attitude while carrying out the responsibilities of the position.
- Assists in the administrative responsibilities of the school under the direction of the principal.
- Serves as acting principal in the principal's absence.
- Has experience and knowledge of best curriculum practices for respective grade levels in the school
- Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
- Works with various members of the district administrative staff on school issues of district-wide importance.
- Keeps the building principal and superintendent informed of events and activities of an unusual nature as well as routine matters.
- Assures the efficient, effective operation of the school by directing the staff development and evaluation of all non-certified general education employees and assist the building principal with certified evaluations if/and when necessary.
- Interprets and enforces district policies and administrative regulations.
- Maintains regular communication with students and parents.
- Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary with adopted district policy.
- Structures school time to provide appropriate time to achieve the instructional goals of the school.
- Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, school sponsored activities, functions and athletic events.
- Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications.
- Supervises all professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and non-professional personnel assigned to the school.
- Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating the school's professional staff.
- Conducts meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.
- Assumes responsibility for the administration of the school safety plan.
- Participates in principal's meetings and other such meetings as are required or appropriate.
- Perform such other tasks/duties as may be assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sitting for extended period of time
- Walking and standing for prolonged periods
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds
- Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle materials, supplies and equipment
- Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
- Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating
- Hearing clearly
- Adequate vision to perform duties
Language Skills:
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional and technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff, parents and the general public.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field.
- Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
- The ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
- Demonstrates awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
- Ability to use a personal computer and related software.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
10-month contract, School year plus 10 days before and 10 days after.
SALARY: $68,000 - $73,000
EVALUATION:
Performance of the job will be evaluated by the building Principal at least annually.
