Middle School Assistant Principal (2026-2027)

Middle School Assistant Principal (2026-2027) Frayser Community Schools - 2.5 Memphis, TN Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Resource allocation Academic program development Fiscal management Student performance assessment strategies Professional development facilitation in schools Strategic planning in education Student performance data analysis Employee retention School legal knowledge Hiring Instructional leadership in education Working with middle schoolers Overseeing academic personnel management Working with students with special education needs Budget management in education Academic program coordination Practicing budget management in an educational setting Senior level Leadership Staffing management Staff development Full Job Description SUMMARY Job Description Assistant Principal (Secondary) School Leadership Building Principal Commensurate with Degree and Experience 220 Days Administrator To assist the Principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a Secondary 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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties may be assigned. Professional Capacity ? Assists with the hiring, support and retain effective staff; develop or exit low performers. Systems Management ? Assists with allocating resources to best support school improvement ? Builds and maintains a safe and orderly school environment that meets the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of each student. ? Provides coherent support services and accommodations to meet the needs of each student ? Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extracurricular activities. ? Assists in the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies Instructional Leadership ? Conducts high quality classroom observations, identifies effective teaching practices, and understands pedagogy that results in improved student learning ? Assists with the develop staff members' professional knowledge, skills and practice through differentiated opportunities for learning and growth ? Assists teachers in selecting yearly professional goals for the improvement of instruction. ? Assists in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives. ? 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. Focus on Achievement ? Uses assessment data appropriately to monitor student progress and improve instruction. ? Ensures district curriculum, instructional models and assessments are implemented with fidelity. ? Embodies high expectations for student learning and behavior. ? Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs. ? Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs. Vision, Mission, Values ? Assists in the development of an educational vision for the school to promote the academic success and well being of each student, and hold staff accountable for the vision. ? Articulates, advocates, and cultivates core values that enhance high expectations, equity, inclusiveness and social justice.