Position Type: Administration/Assistant Principal
Date Posted: 7/9/2026
Location: Fort Dodge Middle School
Assistant Principal Supervisor: Building Principal
Contract Length: 224 days of service
Job Classification: Exempt/ Administration
Supervises: Staff, as assigned
Salary: $85,000-$95,000
All positions assigned 30 or more hours weekly (typically 6 hours daily) are eligible for a full benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance and paid leave. Job Summary:To assist in providing leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills that will promote the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.
Essential Duties:- Assist in the setting of priorities in the context of improving student achievement.
- Assists in articulating and promoting high expectation for teaching and student learning.
- Implementing our Leader in Me initiative, MTSS, student management.
- Implements communication strategies to inform stakeholders of progress towards the vision and mission of the district.
- Assists the principal in providing leadership for assessing, developing, and improving school environment and culture.
- Evaluate staff, as assigned, and provides direction for improving instruction.
- Assists in the development and support of professional development of staff to improve student learning.
- Develops and revises as needed or as directed by his/her supervisor his/her own professional development plan for continued improved performance.
- Assist the principal in effectively managing policies and procedures according to the School Board and Code of Iowa.
- Working with various building leadership teams.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders in the operation of the school.
- Addresses problems in a timely manner.
- Works to assure the school equipment and support systems operate safely, efficiently, and effectively.
- Assists in the implementation of an effective program of student management and welfare.
- Promotes and supports parent/student/community involvement in the school.
- Shares leadership and decision making.
- Connects students and families to the health, human and social services they need to stay focused on learning.
- Demonstrates ethical, trustworthy, and professional behavior.
- Demonstrates values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higher levels of performance.
- Treats people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect.
- Applies policies and procedures in a fair and equitable manner.
- Demonstrates and promotes appreciation and respect and sensitivity to the diversity in the school community.
- Serves as an effective spokesperson for the welfare of all members of the learning community.
- Engages in dialogue with other decision-makers to improve teaching and learning.
- Communicates clearly to the community about building/district issues and performances.
- Provides leadership through assisting in the development of mutual expectations, procedures for working together, and formulating district policies.
- Knows and supports the building/district school improvement plan and accurately interprets and reports progress on goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:- Must possess the qualifications and certification set by the Code of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Education in regard to Administrator and Evaluator License.
- Successful teaching experience.
- Demonstrates the ability to assist the principal in leading faculty and staff through first and second order change.
- Demonstrates the ability to assist the principal in modeling, implementing, monitoring and evaluating research based instructional strategies.
- Demonstrates the ability to assist the principal in collaborating with faculty, staff, parents and community to provide a quality education for all students, including those from diverse backgrounds and those with special needs.
- Demonstrates the ability to assist the principal in using data to drive instruction and professional development.
Knowledge and Skills:- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
- Able to make difficult decisions with a long-term impact on the district.
- Competent in research and information-gathering through technology.
- Demonstrates a broad knowledge of curriculum, assessment, professional development, school improvement, and student achievement strategies.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:Amount of TimePhysical ActivityOccasionally(1%-32%)Frequently(33%-65%)Constantly(66%-100%)Mobility
X
Bend
X
Talk
X
Hear
X
Operate Computer
X
Stationary Position
X
Balance
X
Lift Up to 20 pounds
X
WORKING CONDITIONS:Amount of TimeWorking ConditionsOccasionally(1%-32%)Frequently(33%-65%)Constantly(66%-100%)District Office Hours
X
Indoors
X
Weekends/Off Schedule
X
Temperature Extremes
X
The physical demands include: sitting, standing, twisting, lifting, and 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 essential functions.
Rev. 7/2026 
