Description

At Wilson Middle School, we don't just teach, we build capacity. We are a community-centered school in the heart of Appleton that prides itself on a rich history of high expectations and even higher levels of support. At Wilson, our school community is defined by five core commitments: equity, respect, creativity, leadership, and collaboration. Here, educators have the professional freedom to implement innovative programs and the collective support of a team that works together to solve problems and celebrate every success. By joining the Wilson family, you aren't just taking a job; you are partnering with a passionate staff to inspire independent problem-solvers and create a culture of achievement where both students and teachers truly flourish.

Certification Required: Principal (5051)

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For more information about this position, please contact Kristin Ruhsam-Tegelman, Principal at ruhsamtegelman@aasd.k12.wi.us

-- An Equal Opportunity Employer --

Requirements

Job Description

Job Title: Middle School Associate Principal
Classification: Administrator
FLSA Status: Exempt
Relationships: Direct Supervisor - Assistant Superintendent for School Services

Essential Function: The Associate Principal works in collaboration with the building Principal to promote the
success of all staff and students at the school by facilitating the development, articulation, and implementation
of a vision of teaching and learning that supports the District’s mission and vision.

Responsibilities, Tasks & Duties:
School Culture:
Embrace and promote a trauma-based and restorative approach to dealing with students and staff
Model cultural competence and be a leader in creating and supporting a culturally and linguistically
responsive school environment where all students are honored and respected for who they are
Support a positive, proactive approach to student behaviors, our PBIS behavior framework, and
behavior interventions/supports
Assist in continuing to establish and strengthen a school culture that welcomes and honors parents, as
well as community organizations, and seeks ways to engage them in the students’ learning
Ability to work with students, staff and a community of diverse cultural backgrounds
Mobility to be responsive to students and staff situations throughout the building

Equitable Multi Level System of Support Leadership - Behavior, Attendance, Student Services:
Serve as an active leader on the School Climate, Attendance, and SST Teams (including Tier 2 and Tier 3)
Coordinate discipline referral system and student discipline records
Create and maintain systems for behavioral expectations
Work with building Principal to assign suspensions as needed
Keep accurate records and documentations of all behavior issues and suspensions
Work closely with special education team to meet needs of all students; attends IEP meetings when
necessary
Collaborate with Student Services Team to ensure student needs are met
Work with building secretary to ensure accurate attendance records, documentation, and mailing of
attendance letters
Conduct truancy conferences along with attendance team members
Create and maintain systems to support and track student attendance

Scheduling:
Work with principal in developing master schedule and making decisions about FTE
Collect scheduling requests from current and incoming students & Schedule all students including new students

Manage student schedule changes and provides updated schedules to students
Collaborate with high school to ensure course request completion for 8th grade students
Create, maintain, and adjust WIN time schedules each quarter
Work with building principal to plan yearly registration and transition events

Staff Evaluation and Supervision:
Manage evaluation process/procedure for designated staff members
Coach teachers on teaching and learning practices, as well as classroom management
Provide timely and relevant feedback based on observations and evidence
Assist in hiring processes and onboarding of new staff throughout the school year
School Supervision:
Create supervision schedule for before and after school, hallways, and lunch hours
Train supervision staff throughout the year on active supervision strategies
Create and maintain systems for behavioral expectations for before/after school, hallways, and lunch
hours
Student Activities:
Manage all after school activities including athletics, fine arts, student clubs, etc.
Collaborate with Boys and Girls Club staff
Schedule workers for after school events/activities
Attend after school activities, assemblies, dances, tours, concerts, etc.
School Operations and Safety:
Schedule and conduct school safety drills
Work closely with school resource officer to maintain a safe campus
Work with building principal to develop, implement, and monitor a school safety plan

Instructional Leadership and School Improvement:
Participate as a member of our site continuous improvement team
Assist in the creation of school improvement goals and plans
Coach teachers in instructional methods
Assist teachers through the SLO/PPG process as needed
Supervision of grade reporting processes
Attend and participate in PLCs
Assist in planning and leading professional development opportunities and staff meetings
Financial and Business:
Assist in financial and business management matters in certain co-curricular activities as designated by
the principal
Assessment:
Work with building principal to administer standardized assessments
Diversity:
Understand the historical aspects of individual students and their needs
Promote a welcoming and inclusive learning environment
Lead others in culturally responsive practices

Other:
Performs such other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Principal License (5051)

Working Environment:
Must be able to report to work in person and onsite
Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions (i.e.; bus duty, recess, fire drills, field day)
May be exposed to sick and/or injured students and staff
Work involves disruptions of daily schedule
Work involves frequent deadlines under pressure
Work requires flexibility in adjusting to continuously changing situations and daily schedule
Work involves a high level of decision-making and the ability to keep information confidential
Work requires frequent use of computer programs and data analysis
Work involves planning and collaboration with others on targeted organizational changes

Physical Requirement:
The position requires the administrator to:
Sit, walk, climb stairs, and drive throughout the day
Use general hearing, speaking, and visual skills
Use of cognitive reasoning to interpret reports, compare, edit, organize and evaluate