MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The assistant principal serves as a key instructional leader and administrative officer of the school. The assistant principal contributes to the school's mission, vision, and core beliefs by promoting academic excellence, equity, and a safe, inclusive learning environment. This role includes full oversight of the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program and requires a strong commitment to early learning and special education compliance and quality. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Vision
Involves staff, students, families, and the community in achieving the school's mission and vision.
Recognizes and responds to the individual needs of a diverse population of students and staff.
Applies strong human relations skills and cultivates a positive school climate.
Encourages and empowers leadership in others across all roles.
Analyzes relevant information to make informed decisions, delegates responsibilities appropriately, and provides support and follow-up.
Coordinates the effective use of human, material, and financial resources.
Bonds the school community through shared values, trust, and collaboration.
Manages and supports constructive change initiatives aligned with school improvement.
Participates in professional groups.
Communication
Articulates and defends school beliefs and decisions clearly and persuasively.
Demonstrates effective verbal and nonverbal communication, modeling professionalism and integrity.
Exemplifies the behaviors and values expected of staff and students.
Maintains consistent, transparent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Goal Setting and Decision Making
Actively involves staff, parents, students, and the community in setting school goals.
Collaboratively develops and applies decision-making processes.
Applies consensus-building techniques to support inclusive school leadership.
Curriculum and Instruction
Demonstrates expertise in curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
Encourages staff and students to engage in co-curricular and enrichment activities.
Supports differentiated instruction, curriculum adaptation, and assessment strategies to meet the needs of all learners across various settings.
Teaching Methods and Strategies
Regularly evaluates instructional strategies for effectiveness, alignment, and impact.
Applies best practices in teaching and learning for both children and adult learners.
Promotes effective classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement, including the strategies defined through Teacher Clarity work, and Science of Reading.
Expectations and Professional Development
Sets and maintains high expectations for students, staff, families, and self.
Guides teachers in using instructional approaches that align with student learning styles and needs.
Encourages goal-setting and provides support to help staff and students achieve success.
Designs and facilitates staff development programs based on school and educator needs.
Encourages ongoing professional growth and learning through various opportunities.
Actively engages in personal and professional development to model continuous learning.
Assessment and Data Management
Uses multiple techniques and strategies to evaluate student learning and instructional effectiveness.
Demonstrates proficiency in student data systems and instructional technology.
Analyzes achievement data to guide decisions on instruction and interventions.
Leads high-functioning Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
Implements Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) to promote student success.
Understands and supports how assessments and data are used to support students with 504s, IEPs, and EL Learners
Program Improvement
Welcomes and applies constructive input from students, staff, families, and the community.
Uses effective observation and conferencing skills to support instructional improvement.
Motivates and supports staff in acquiring new skills and competencies.
Ensures that evaluation processes are developmental and non-punitive.
Collaborates with educators to develop professional growth and improvement plans.
Strategic Planning and Staff Management
Participates in collaborative strategic planning aligned with school and district goals.
Recruits, selects, assigns, and organizes staff to maximize student outcomes.
Facilitates onboarding, training, and ongoing monitoring of staff performance.
Attracts and utilizes volunteers effectively through purposeful training and engagement.
Ensures a safe, orderly, and inclusive environment conducive to learning.
Oversees the maintenance and operation of school facilities to support instructional programs.
Budget and Legal Compliance
Understands the implications of the district budget on school programs and operations.
Involves community stakeholders in prioritizing school budget decisions.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and district regulations, including Nevada Department of Education mandates.
Principal Responsibilities
Assumes leadership responsibilities of the principal when delegated or in the principal's absence.
Early Childhood Special Education Program Oversight
Provides leadership and oversight of the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
Serves as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative at all Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to ensure appropriate services and legal compliance.
Coordinates day-to-day operations of the ECSE program including class schedules, transportation, nutrition, and transitions.
Develops a continuum of services to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring alignment with IEP goals and Nevada Pre-K standards.
Leads Child Find evaluations and ensures smooth student transitions from ECSE to zoned kindergarten placements.
Collaborates with related service providers, general educators, and families to ensure inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Oversees the recruitment, hiring, placement, and evaluation of ECSE teachers and paraprofessionals.
Ensures availability of appropriate curriculum and instructional materials tailored to both developmental and individual IEP needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
1. Education : Master's Degree in School Administration or related field;
AND
2. Experience : Five (5) years teaching experience with two (2) concurrent years of site/district/educational leadership in the last five years; When assigned to the early childhood special education program, a preference for experience directly implementing IEPs for students is preferred.
AND
3. Satisfactory evaluations in the last five (5) years.
AND
4. Four current Confidential References returned. One must be from your current supervisor, one must be from your current evaluator, (If your supervisor and evaluator are the same person, you only need one reference from them). One from your most recent previous supervisor, and one or two from people who can speak to your leadership skills.
Licenses/Certificates :
Nevada School Administrator Endorsement must be obtained prior to placement as an administrator.
Proper endorsement is necessary for commencement of a contract.
When assigned to Early Childhood Special Education program, a license in special education is preferred.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of :
Knowledge of modern instructional techniques and curricular concepts, especially as they are related to the middle school.
Knowledge of the vertical structure of the course of study of the District and understand the importance of articulation in these areas; early adolescent and adolescent youth.
Knowledge of the District's philosophy of the comprehensive middle school; principles and practices of school administration, including school finances, teaching methods and techniques, evaluations, and program development, applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and policies; human resources development; school law; conflict resolution; public relations; principles of effective management, staff supervision and administration.
Skill at :
Skill at planning, organizing, assigning and coordinating the activities of a professional and support staff.
Skill at presenting ideas effectively, verbally and in writing.
Skill at dealing constructively with conflict and developing consensus.
Skill at selecting, supervising and evaluating subordinates.
Skill at working effectively with people within the community.
Skill at team building.
Skill at establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Skill at working with people, staff supervision and administration.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Exposure to weather: Frequently
Exposure to loud noises: Rarely
Working in confined spaces: Never
Working at heights: Never
Working with hazardous materials: Never
Physical Demands
Lifting/Carrying: Rarely
Standing/Walking: Continuously
Bending/Stooping: Rarely
Reaching: Rarely
Pushing/Pulling: Rarely
Climbing: Rarely
Fine motor skills: Continuously
Definitions:
Never: The activity or condition does not occur.
Rarely: The activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time.
Occasionally: The activity or condition occurs 10-30% of the time.
Frequently: The activity or condition occurs 30-60% of the time.
Continuously: The activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time.
THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.
The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environments for all students, staff, and visitors.? The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
Washoe County School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Washoe County School District is committed to providing all applicants and employees equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Here at Washoe County School District, we are a diverse group of people who honor the differences that drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our students and employees. We believe that through a culture of inclusivity, we have the power to reflect on the community we serve.
Site(s) Dilworth STEM Academy
Internal Job Number 2026-27-A263717
Salary
Grade 29
Salary range starts: $99,396
Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position.
View Salary Schedules here . See page two(2).
Range/Grade 29
Additional Job Information
This position is being opened to all employees currently holding a licensed administrator position.
In order to be considered for an Assistant Principal position:
Employee must be a current Assistant Principal, OR
Employee must have been a former Assistant Principal in Washoe County School District, but still employed as a licensed administrator in the district. OR
Employee must be in the Assistant Principal hiring pool. If employee has not been a former Assistant Principal with Washoe County School District, s/he must apply to the Assistant Principal hiring pool.
Any Washoe County School District administrator who is eligible for and interested in requesting a transfer to the position listed above, should apply online at Application Login by completing an Administrative application and attaching a resume and letter of interest to your online Administrative application, or by updating an existing Administrative application no later than the closing date of the posting. Applications must be linked to the job posting to be considered.
Area superintendents will review all assistant principals, eligible licensed administrators, and assistant principal pool candidates. If the Area Superintendent feels a great match for the school can be found among current WCSD assistant principals and eligible licensed administrators then they will hold a panel interview with a committee comprised of school, and district stakeholders.
Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;
No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
Salary Increases
Longevity Bonuses
Guidance Resources
And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.
Please be advised health insurance premiums are paid by employees at a prorated percent for those working less than full time.
New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.
The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.
Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321.
