Middle School Associate Principal

Position Type:Administration/Assistant PrincipalDate Posted:4/22/2026Location:Hortonville Middle SchoolDate Available:07/01/2026Closing Date:05/07/2026Reports to: Building Principal or District AdministratorQualifications:Certification as WI DPI PrincipalMaster's Degree in Educational LeadershipFive years elementary or middle school teaching experience (preferred)Ability to communicate and work effectively with others on a teamSuch other qualifications as the District Administrator/Board of Education may find appropriateShall complete a physical examinationAbilities, Skills and Knowledge Desired:As an instructional leader, the Associate Principal will assist the Principal in the overall administration of the policies and day-to-day operations of any programs that serve all students.She/he will do this by:Supporting creation of a safe, orderly, inviting place to teach and learnWorking effectively with all individuals and teamssupervising /evaluating/coaching teachers and support staff(as assigned by the Principal)Responsibilities: Supervises Teachers and Support StaffProgram SupervisionImplements the attendance policy, including truancy and tardinessEstablishes and implements discipline processes and procedures. Priority- This includes processing of majors and bus referrals.Schedules tornado, fire, and lockdown drillsSupervises and oversees lunchroom and playground aidesVisible for bus duty, hall passing time, or daily in the lunchroomMonitoring Student ProgressContinually emphasizes student learning in the district's professional learning community philosophy.Assists the Principal in systematically assessing and monitoring student progress using data.Monitors assigned aspects of IEP-Team as LEA (Local Educational Agency)Establishing an Effective Learning EnvironmentImplements a clearly understood RTI system that promotes student learning and safety.Protects instructional time by minimizing interruptions to the teaching/learning processInteracts positively with students to encourage each to perform at the highest levelMaintains high visibility throughout the school especially during bus and lunch timesDecision Making & Problem SolvingMakes decisions in a timely fashion, appropriately involving others, and maximizes effectiveness by follow-up actions.Clearly communicates decision-making processes and final decisions with rationale to all affected (especially contacting parents)Uses appropriate research, accurate information, and best practices in the decision-making process.Staff Supervision & Personnel EvaluationImplements personnel evaluation through the effectiveness model with observations and walkthroughs, including summative evaluations.Coaches employees to ensure effectiveness and professional growth.Coaches and appropriately responds to performance concerns and recommends remediation and/or removal of unsatisfactory personnel.Coordinates meetings, evaluates, and fields questions from lunchroom and playground aides.Is involved with the Principal in the hiring process for professional and support staff,Student & Staff RelationsModels quality communications skills- effectively interacts with students, parents and staff.Provides regular recognition for positive efforts of students and teachers.Communicates high expectations for both staff and students and provides appropriate modeling and motivation.Other DutiesPerform all other duties as assigned by the District AdministratorPerformance Evaluation: Performance to be evaluated once a year by the Director of Human ResourcesEmployment:Twelve MonthTo be determined based on past leadership experience