Work Location: East High School
Work Calendar: 242 Day (reflects full year)
FTE: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: Administrator #8, Lane III
Benefits: Eligible
Priority Screen Date: End of day on July 6, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: July 2026
Interview Date: TBD
This position has an 2 openings to be filled.
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JOB SUMMARY
The assistant principal at a high school provides positive leadership and guidance to create continuous improvement toward equity, excellence, and achievement for each student, in support of the school principal’s vision and goals of providing excellence and equity: every student, every classroom, every day.
The assistant principal, under the direction of the principal will:
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Implement policies, procedures and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
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Focus school resources and personnel on student achievement for student growth.
- Manage a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedule, afterschool programs assigned personnel, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.
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Represent the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
- Supervise school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of the school’s curriculum.
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Support the principal for the purpose of providing assistance with administrative functions.
This position is supervised by the school principal.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Master's degree in Education or a related field from an accredited institution, or will complete their program prior to the contract start date.
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Valid Utah Professional Administrative/Supervisory License or have documentation from your accredited administrative prep program certifying you will be recommended for Professional Administrative/Supervisory licensure by the effective date of the administrative assignment (July 2026), or a valid out-of-state Administrative/Supervisory license that is transferrable to Utah.
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All candidates must upload a copy of their current state administrative/supervisory license with their application materials in order to be considered.
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Three years of licensed experience in K-12 education.
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Professional communication skills including, but not limited to: excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities; and empathic listening and persuasive speaking skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Ability to provide positive and inspirational leadership/guidance and a collaborative mindset to learning community stakeholders.
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Have an ESL endorsement or will obtain one within 4 years of hire with the district.
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Current Utah School Leadership License or a license from another state that is transferrable to Utah.
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Experience in Title I schools.
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Experience with coaching teachers through growth-evoking feedback, and development and delivery of professional development activities to improve student achievement communication and engagement strategies with all members of the school community.
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Experience supervising and evaluating the conduct/performance of all assigned personnel.
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Ability to implement policies, procedures and/or processes for providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
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Experience facilitating grade level/content PLC’s/data meetings for analysis of student data to inform instructional practices for highest student achievement.
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Knowledgeable of culturally competent strategies and culturally responsive, professional communication/engagement strategies with all members of the school community.
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Knowledge of and leadership on behalf of: effective English Language Learners teaching practices, Dual Language Immersion instruction and programming, and Gifted and Talented instruction and programming.
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Knowledge of school budget management in alignment with school needs, following district budget, procurement and accounting policies and procedures with integrity and ethics.
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Experience with development/implementation of a school-wide behavior management process.
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Knowledge in student leadership development, deployment, and supervision of student activities with consideration of academic and social growth.
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Ability to be flexible and adaptable with changing priorities and needs of the school, students, parents, district, and other stakeholders.
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Experience and knowledge of Special Education instruction, 504 plans, laws and regulations, behavior management, Safety Plans, and community support agencies.
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Speaks, reads, writes and understands Spanish.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide leadership and commitment to equity, excellence and achievement for each student.
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Collaborate with other relevant colleagues and community members; attend a variety of meetings; stay current on applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations; prepare written materials (e.g. budgets, curriculum, reports, directives, memos, etc.) prepare and deliver presentations.
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Effectively and diplomatically interact and work in cooperation with district staff at all levels, as well as outside entities; incorporate culturally competent strategies and utilize culturally responsive communication and engagement strategies with all members of the school community.
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Facilitate communication between personnel, administration, and/or the general public to evaluate solutions, solve problems, and/or resolve employee relations conflicts.
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Provide sound judgement and advise to constituent community; use excellent critical thinking, decision making and organizational skills.
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Maintain professional workplace etiquette and represent the department/district in a professional manner; communicate effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with co-workers, students, parents, and other district employees.
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Maintain adaptability and understanding of cultural differences and in working in a diverse environment while coping with stressful situations related to students and maintaining confidentiality.
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Supervise and evaluate the conduct/performance of all assigned personnel.
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Provide professional development to engage staff in activities designed to support individual school/district goals and programs to improve student learning; coach teachers and staff through growth-evoking feedback.
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Provide timely and constructive feedback on classroom instruction to develop teacher practice.
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Facilitate leadership capacity among staff.
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Support the school principal with developing a culture of collegial and professional relationships among staff and students.
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Facilitate PLC meetings to analyze student data; lead the implementation of effective practices which lead to higher student achievement regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or prior academic achievement.
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Analyze and interpret student achievement data to understand and implement achievement strategies based on the school’s Student Success Plan (SSP).
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Implement policies, procedures and/or processes for providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
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Knowledge of and leadership on behalf of: alternative education needs and planning; youth in custody; reset program; adult education including GED requirements; education practices for refugees and immigrants; effective English Language Learner teaching practices; accelerated/extended learning programs, and; special needs students, including laws and regulations of special education and 504 plans.
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Assist in the management of the school facility and grounds for an appropriate, safe, working and learning environment and manage a school budget in alignment with school needs.
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Conduct school budget management in alignment with school needs, following district budget, procurement and accounting policies and procedures with integrity and ethics.
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Develop positive growth-minded interactions with student groups and in working with individual students, including development/implementation of a school-wide behavior management process and provide leadership development, deployment and supervision of student activities with consideration of academic, social and ethical growth.
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Demonstrated experience in being ethical, courteous and provide educational leadership in employment activities.
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Responsible for compliance with all requirements of the Utah Educational Leadership Standards.
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Work with limited supervision; ability to work effectively under constant deadlines and time constraints; manage multiple tasks and responsibilities and prioritize accordingly.
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Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements in an efficient and effective manner; required to attend activities, events and meetings outside of normal work hours on a regular basis.
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Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective operations of the school.
WORK ENVIORNMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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The usual and customary methods of performing job functions require sitting, walking, standing, bending, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, stooping, kneeling; driving an automobile, etc.
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Risks found in the typical work environment, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations.
The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities.
To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.
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Non-Discrimination Statement
No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.
