Fort Osage High School has 2 Assistant Principals, 1 Freshman Center Principal, 1 Activities Director and a Head Principal.

Must hold a valid Missouri High School Principal Certificate by contracted first date of employment.

Preference will be given to those who apply by Friday, May 3rd.

11 month working calendar (July 29, 2024 - June 30, 2025) with vacation, sick and personal days allotted yearly.

Salary Ranges: Dependent on previous years certificated administrative experience and highest degree earned.

Purpose Statement

The job of Assistant Principal is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing assigned school site programs and services; providing information and serving as a resource to others; supervising assigned staff; coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations and/or problems with enrolled students.

This job reports to the Principal

Essential Functions

• Collaborates for the purpose of providing a positive learning environment resulting in excellent student achievement.
• Compiles for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with district policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components.
• Facilitates communication among personnel, students and/or parents (e.g. evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Facilitates and participates in meetings, processes, etc. (e.g. curriculum, safety, etc.) for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines, District expectations and policies, and/or ensuring that state mandates are achieved.
• Implements District policies, procedures and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful life skills.
• Manages a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedules, assigned personnel, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing site, District and state policy, and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.
• Participates in District, building and community meetings for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform functions and service as a positive District representative.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. summarized evaluation, student activities, staff updates, correspondence to parents, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Presents information (e.g. budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Supervises school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school's curriculum.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating and writing skills; supervising skills; creative decision making and problem solving; leadership and management skills; budgeting and cost control; organization skills; planning and managing projects; and using pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.  Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: district policies and regulations; current trends and best practices within curriculum, instruction and assessment; concepts of professional growth; education code; federal and state grants management; pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; and processes for maintaining compliance with programs and accountability systems.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; directing other persons within a small work unit; monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling,  some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, and 30% standing.  The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.

FLSA Status                                                    Approval Date                        Salary Range

Exempt