Position Type:
Basic application - admin/Admin - basic application
Date Posted:
6/16/2026
Location:
Cedar Valley High
Date Available:
07/01/2027
Closing Date:
06/21/2026
Assistant Principal - secondary - Lake Mountain District (west) Cedar Valley High
Job Title: Secondary Assistant Principal
Department: Administration
Lane Placement: Administration Lane II
Schedule: 8 hr/ 242 Days
Direct Report: School Principal
FLSA Classification: Exempt
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Secondary Assistant Principal assists in creating conditions to ensure that all students acquire essential knowledge, skills and dispositions. In order to achieve this purpose, this document outlines the minimal competencies and characteristics that a candidate must develop. The Secondary Assistant Principal reports to the Secondary Principal. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Secondary Assistant Principal will have the following:
KNOWLEDGE
Candidates are expected to have an understanding in each of the following areas:
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Academic achievement
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Culture, climate and connection
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Professional capacity
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Community engagement
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Operations, facilities and resources
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Specific knowledge is needed in student and staff supervision, as well as addressing student misbehavior
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Actionable awareness of district policies, practices and procedures must be attained.
SKILLS
Candidates are expected to have competence in the following areas:
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Communication
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Collaboration
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Critical thinking
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Creativity
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Using district computer systems
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Time management
ABILITIES
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Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
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Work with and analyze data utilizing defined but different processes
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Operate equipment using standardized methods
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Work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups
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Independent problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans
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Maintain confidentiality
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Set priorities
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Work as part of a team
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Work with frequent interruptions
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Create a positive school climate for students, staff and community
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Motivate staff
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Adapt to changing work priorities
OTHER FUNCTIONS
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Other duties as assigned.
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In-person daily attendance.
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Some travel may be required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Be fingerprinted and clear a criminal background check.
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Education: Must have an Administrative certificate. Master's in Educational Leadership is preferred
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Experience: Education related experience is required. Teaching experience is preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS-Not limited to the following:
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Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.
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Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 30% walking and 20% standing. The job is performed under temperature variations depending on the season and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
