Assistant Principal

Job Overview

DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Assistant High School Principal – Hempstead High School

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Recruited By: Executive Director of Human Resources

Recommended for Appointment By: Principal and Executive Director of Human Resources

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MA/MS in Secondary Administration

• Appropriate State Department of Education certification (including evaluator approval)

• High School administrative experience preferred

• Teaching experience at secondary level.

JOB GOAL:

Responsible for character development and citizenship of the student body through the implementation of student personnel services.  The assistant principal reports directly to the principal and accepts delegated responsibilities related to the instruction, curriculum and school management.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply reflective practice with the Standards of School Leaders including: mission, value, and core values; ethics and professional norms; equity and cultural responsiveness; curriculum, instruction, and assessment; community of care and support for students; professional capacity of school personnel; professional community for teachers and staff; meaningful engagement of families and community; operations and management; and school improvement.

• Work with student personnel services including coordinating with counselors and other outside agencies.

• Partner with parents to find solutions and strategies to support student growth.

• Implement a student-wide discipline plan which includes coordination with parents, students, and staff. Apply tiered school-wide approach to discipline.

• Recommend paraprofessionals and secretaries to hire and evaluate paraprofessionals and secretaries.  Provide paraprofessional orientation and staff development.

• Evaluate assigned teachers with Districts evaluation procedures.

• Monitor the system of attendance and recordkeeping.

• Supervise the lunch program daily and the building during the day.

• Manage building security and safety, including cameras and security communication.

• Management of parking lot and parking permits.

• Act as the administrative representative in district level special education meetings and IEP meetings.

• Serve on various building action teams.

• Provide administrative involvement and leadership with building and District committee work.

• Share in the supervision of school activities and events out of the school day.

• Support the mission of the School District and Hempstead High School.

• Support the comprehensive school plan.

• Oversee management of building operations including paraprofessional schedule, lunch schedule, and evacuation procedures.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

216-day contract beginning approximately July 23, 2025.  Salary: competitive and commensurate with education and experience.  An attractive fringe benefit package is included.

APPLICATION:

Applications will be accepted 2/24/25 through 3/17/25.  Interested candidates can apply online at www.dbqschools.org  Applicants must include a letter of interest, current professional resume, three letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, and a copy of your current administrative license.