2026-2027 Assistant Principal, Hillcrest High School

Springfield Public Schools•Springfield, MO

17h

About The Position

Responsible for providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing assigned programs and services at a elementary, middle school or high school; assists leadership with aligning to the district’s strategic plan; providing information and serving as a resource to others; supervising assigned staff; coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students.

Requirements

Master's degree in job-related area, required.
Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Missouri Teaching Certificate, required.
Missouri Administrative Certificate, required.
Ability to gain and maintain "Highly Qualified" status as defined by Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, required.
Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.
Knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.
Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records
Ability to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.
Ability to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances; working with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.
Ability to analyze issues and create action plans.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
Ability to maintain confidentiality; set priorities; meet deadlines and schedules; work with detailed information; and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to set high expectations for self and others; set and monitor progress toward goals; and utilize and offer effective feedback to continuously improve.
Ability to work as part of a team; adapt to changing priorities; and apply logical processes and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinates operations ensuring objectives are achieved and enforcing district policies and regulations.
Assists with implementing student orientation and registration activities.
Assists with development and establishing of the schools goals and objectives and the planning of the schools instructional program.
Evaluates assigned personnel ensuring that standards are achieved and performance maximized.
Facilitates the development, communication implementation and evaluation of quality learning enhancing excellence, equality and equity for staff and students.
Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring achievement of state mandates.
Facilitates communication between personnel, students, parents and community members evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
Implements policies, procedures and/or processes providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
Manages a variety of school administrative functions enforcing school, district, and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.
Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Prepares a wide variety of materials in written and electronic form documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
Represents the school within community forums maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
Supervises school personnel monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school's curriculum.
Supports the Principal providing assistance with administrative functions.
Performs other related duties as required/assigned.