Asst Principal 1, Mid

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To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants

• must possess a State of Florida Professional Teaching Certificate with Educational Leadership on the certificate OR a valid FLDOE Statement of Eligibility for such,
• must have successfully passed the HCPS school-based administrative screening process (Future Leaders Academy [FLA]),
• must be on the list of eligible screened administrators.

For more information, please visit: Administrative Positions and Qualifications

Applications to specific, posted school-based administrative positions like this one will not be considered without being a member of the pool of eligible, screened administrators.

Summary

The Assistant Principal 1, Middle, will assist with the instructional, administrative, and operational leadership of a middle school.

SUPERVISORY EXPECTATIONS: Manage assigned clerical staff and subordinate professional personnel in one or more sections of the department. Take responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned teams. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district’s policies and applicable state and federal laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities

• Makes or shares in the making of decisions in a timely manner, using appropriate levels of involvement so that actions may be taken and commitments made by self and others.
• Acts in accordance with the shared vision and mission of the district and school; cares about the organization’s reputation and is aware of the effect his/her decisions make on the organization.
• Influences the school stakeholders by a variety of means, such as persuasive argument, setting examples, or using expertise; is able to present ideas to others in an open, informative, and non-evaluative manner; is able to write clearly and concisely.
• Uses data to implement curriculum and instructional supervision; gathers, analyzes and uses data from varied and multiple sources to build relationships, form concepts, and create hypotheses; analyzes alternatives and perspectives when solving a problem or making a decision.
• Demonstrates readiness to initiate action and takes responsibility for leading and enabling others to improve the circumstances being faced or anticipated.
• Organizes cooperatively with staff and other stakeholders to design and implement ways to reach the goals and mission of the school.
• Skillfully facilitates others working together effectively; shows concern for diverse perspectives, as well as empathy for other’s feelings; is adaptable.
• Discovers, understands, verbalizes accurately, and responds empathetically to perspectives, thoughts, ideas, and feelings of others.
• Establishes systematic processes to receive and provide feedback about the progress of work being done.
• Leads by example, setting goals that encourage self and others to reach higher standards.
• Holds high and positive expectations for the growth and development of all stakeholders, including self.
• Understands the effects of his/her behavior and decisions on all stakeholders, both inside and outside the organization.
• Entrusts routine and non-routine assignments to others, giving them authority and responsibility for accomplishment.
• Assists with oversight of and responsibility for the school’s instructional program and its results.
• Assists with oversight of and responsibility for the safety and discipline of school’s students.
• Assists with oversight of and responsibility for the school’s human resources selections, management, and development.
• Assists with oversight of and responsibility for the school’s business and research efforts.
• Assists with oversight of and responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness of the school’s records and reports.
• Assists with oversight of and responsibility for the school’s administration and operation.
• Assists with oversight of and responsibility for the school’s property and physical plant.
• Assists with the provision of leadership in the development or revision and implementation of the School Improvement Plan.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other Information

Achievement Focus: Sets and achieves challenging goals. Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standards of excellence. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Business Ethics: Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational values.

Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Continuous Learning: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Seeks feedback to improve performance. Pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Shares expertise with others.

Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions.

NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents

All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline.

All applicants must have an "ACTIVE" application and must have received an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed for any posted position.

Not Currently an Employee of our district?

• If you are seeking employment with Hillsborough County Public Schools, you can apply for the position by clicking the "Apply" button.

Are you a current employee of Hillsborough County Public Schools?

• Eligible employees can find and apply for positions on the new employee experience on the Infor System (GHR Employee Space). Click on Opportunities to explore current openings.

All current employees seeking transfer or promotion must apply through the employee experience page.

Employees who wish to transfer to a different position or location must satisfy the minimum requirements of the desired position.

Please review the skills/competencies listed on your employee profile to determine your eligibility.

If you need to update your skills/competencies, please contact the Application Center at 813-840-7181.

You must ensure that you have the proper skills/competencies added to your employee profile PRIOR TO, OR SHORTLY AFTER, applying for any opening.

(Skill/competency updates are not necessary for employees seeking a lateral transfer (same job at a different location))

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Salary Schedules

Our district salary schedules are available at: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/employeerelations