2026-2027 Assistant Principal - Disney Elementary School

District: 
Springfield Public Schools R-XIII

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position is responsible for providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing assigned programs and services at an elementary school; 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Supports the Principal providing assistance with administrative functions.
  • Evaluates assigned personnel ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is 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 for the purpose of 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.
  • Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

  • Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

  • Must have a Missouri Teacher Certificate.
  • Must have Administrators Credentials.
  • Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.