Assistant Principal

Job Description

Assistant Principal

Great Buffalos Crossings

Position Title: Assistant Principal

School: Great Buffalos Crossings

Reports To: Principal

Hiring Manager / Job Contact Information:

Name: Melinda Miller, Principal

Position Summary

The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in providing instructional leadership, maintaining a safe and positive school climate, and overseeing the daily operations of Great Buffalos Crossings. This position works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and families to promote academic excellence, student success, and organizational effectiveness while ensuring the school’s mission and goals are achieved.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal with the day-to-day administration and operation of the school.
• Support instructional programs designed to improve student achievement and engagement.
• Supervise, evaluate, and mentor teachers and support staff as assigned.
• Assist with student discipline, attendance, and behavior management.
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Coordinate school activities, testing, assemblies, and special events.
• Monitor student academic performance and collaborate with staff to improve outcomes.
• Assist in implementing school improvement plans and organizational initiatives.
• Support the recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and mentoring of new employees.
• Ensure compliance with school policies, procedures, and organizational standards.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Prepare reports, schedules, and administrative documentation as assigned.
• Assist with faculty meetings, professional development, and staff evaluations.
• Promote the use of educational technology and innovative instructional practices.
• Serve as Acting Principal during the Principal’s absence.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Previous teaching experience required.
• Prior educational leadership or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and families.
• Commitment to academic excellence, professionalism, and student success.

Preferred Skills

• Educational Leadership
• Instructional Coaching
• Staff Supervision
• Student Discipline
• School Operations Management
• Curriculum Support
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Conflict Resolution
• Team Building
• Technology Integration
• Public Relations
• Professional Communication
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

Work Environment

The Assistant Principal works on-site at Great Buffalos Crossings and collaborates with teachers, students, families, school staff, and district leadership. The position may require occasional evening and weekend attendance for school events, meetings, and extracurricular activities.

Employment Status

• Full-Time
• School Administration
• Exempt Position

Job Contact Information

Hiring Manager: Melinda Miller

Title: Principal, Great Buffalos Crossings