Assistant Principal at Whittier Middle School

Sioux Falls School District • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

We want YOU here! Be the difference as the next Assistant Principal of Whittier Middle School! At Whittier, attitude is everything—and ours is grounded in respect, belonging, and high expectations. We believe every student is valued, every effort matters, and every day is a chance to grow into an effective, engaged citizen. Guided by the Whittier Way—Respectful Communication, Dress for Success, Supporting Each Other, Helping Hands, and Bringing Your Best Self—you’ll help lead a community dedicated to lifting one another up. Join a team that inspires excellence, celebrates effort, and empowers students to thrive. Learn more about Whittier Middle School at https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/wms

Requirements

• Master’s degree in an approved program which qualifies for principal certification with the state of South Dakota.
• Minimum of four years’ teaching experience at the middle level, preferred.
• This position requires constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination, hearing; intermittent walking, talking, writing.
• Frequent keyboarding and repetitive motions with wrists, fingers, and hands are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use a computer for word processing, spreadsheets and data entry.
• Knowledge of the best educational practices at the middle school level and current research on secondary education.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of four years’ teaching experience at the middle level, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing the school District’s goals, mission and implementing District programs.
• Assists with student discipline, attendance and activities.
• Assists with site-based management council, parent advisory groups or parent teacher board.
• Conducts faculty meetings within the building.
• Accounts for all monies handled in the school program and requisitions needed supplies and materials in compliance with state requirements and with policies and regulations of the school board.
• Assists the building principal in planning the educational program in the building.
• Works cooperatively with IPC administrators and building staff in continuous curriculum evaluation, implementation and development.
• Identifies opportunities for professional growth of staff with respect to clinics, workshops, conferences, conventions, professional organizations and appropriate inservice education program.
• Reviews materials relating to students’ eligibility for special education services.
• Assumes responsibility for the security, safety of students and general appearance of the building in cooperation with the building principal and the Director of Operational Services.
• Assists in the dissemination of information to the public regarding building activities.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining good relations with civic, professional, service, parent organizations and the community in general.
• Chairs special education IEP or evaluation team meetings at the request of the principal.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

Benefits

• Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
• CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.
• Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required
• Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time