Hardin School Districts 17H & 1 have the following position open for the 2024-2025 school year:
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – HARDIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Applicant must have a valid Montana Educator License with an Administrator endorsement. Benefit package includes: Health & Dental Insurance - District pays 80% of the Monthly Premium for All Levels of Coverage (i.e. Single, Two Party, Participant + Children, and Family); Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses; Retirement; Sick Leave; District issued laptop and / or tablet; and Professional Development Opportunities.
APPLICATION PACKET REQUIREMENTS:
District Online Employment Application
Resume
Up-to-Date Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application process)
Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation
Complete application and submit documentation listed above online at https://hardinpublic.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Only complete online applications will be considered.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION PACKET:
Open Until Filled Initial Screening - Monday, April 15, 2024
SCHOOL DISTRICTS 17H & 1
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Principal
FACILITY: Hardin Middle School
REPORTS TO: Principal, Superintendent
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The person in this position helps monitor the progress of pupils, and reports such progress to parents. The Assistant Principal assumes responsibility for ensuring proper attendance procedures and follow-up activities are on-going for students. Strives to create a school climate that is positive and productive for students, staff and the community. Interacts with parent, student, and staff concerns in a sensitive, timely manner. Serves as a contact with police, probationary officers, and other agencies that deal with attendance and behavioral concerns.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision with Faculty/Staff - Assist in: hiring/orientation; evaluating; working through concerns and classroom management; planning and directing meetings, staff development, trainings and in- services; communication: listening, feedback, and encouragement for all staff.
Supervision with students - Assist in: orientation; counseling; discipline; due process; data gathering; student recognition; and securing student services with outside agencies.
Communication and public relations with parents, business leaders and community members. Listen and respond to parent concerns with sensitivity.
Curriculum/Instruction - Assist in: selection, training and implementation of district standards and initiatives; scheduling; implementation of goals and selection of instructional materials. Analyze test data, determine ways to improve instruction and student goals.
Facilities - Assist in: supervision of custodial staff; creating and implementing safety and crisis response plans; maintaining facility and equipment.
Positive Behavior Interventions and Support:
Facilitate PBIS Leadership Team meetings, events, and staff training
Communicate action plan, procedures, and school-wide data with Principal, teachers, parents, and students.
Maintain discipline records and analyze data to establish PBIS school-wide initiatives
Provide individual and/or entire staff training in effective classroom management strategies
Plan and implement positive student reinforcement activities
School-wide discipline:
Collaboratively work with Principal, staff and parents to enforce the school discipline policy and correct negative student behavior
School-wide attendance monitoring:
Work closely with the school secretary to identify any student with an attendance problem (weekly)
Make sure parents are well informed when their student has missed 4, 7, 10, and 11 days of class in a semester
Communicate attendance concerns with parents via personal meetings, phone calls, and mailing.
Follow the student handbook on discipline, dealing with attendance and tardies
Assist Principal in…
Work closely with the staff and secretary to coordinate the need for substitutes
Train the substitutes wanting to work in the Middle School
Arrange substitute work schedules as necessary
The completion of state and district required documents and reports
The development of school budget, schedules, handbooks, policies
Keep abreast of educational change that is pertinent to assigned area of responsibility
Supervise and provide necessary training to paraprofessionals
Share supervisory duties with the other members of the Middle School Administrative team at all extra-curricular activities
Serve on committees as assigned
When the Principal is absent from the building, the Assistant Principal will handle the daily tasks of the Principal
Only minimum duties and responsibilities are listed. Other duties and responsibilities may be required as given or assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:
Valid Montana Teacher Certification with proper endorsement
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and school community
Ability to be flexible in scheduling and planning
Ability to effectively use technology in the instructional/learning process
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to handle stressful situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student matters
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and School Board policies
EQUIPMENT USED:
Audio-visual equipment, interactive board, computer, tablet, various software, printer, copier, telephone/voicemail, general school/office equipment
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Students
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, occasionally walk and stand. The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.
The physical demands and work-environment characteristics described within this position description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
The information in the position description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Employee may perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the School District.
School Districts 17H & 1 are an equal Opportunity Employer
School Districts 17H & 1
Our Districts have strong academic programs utilizing a variety of techniques for our students. There are programs for special education students and vocational students. There are a variety of music, drama, art, and sports opportunities for students of all ages. We are a Class A district, pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with approximately 1,900 students. The student body is 80% Native American.
Our Schools:
Crow Agency Public School – Grades Pre K-5
Fort Smith Elementary School – Grades K-5
Hardin Kindergarten Readiness Center – Pre K
Hardin Primary School – Grades K-2
Hardin Intermediate School – Grades 3-5
Hardin Middle School – Grades 6-8
Hardin High School – Grades 9-12
Community:
Big Horn County, Montana is rich in history, culture and time-honored traditions. It Includes the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Reservations. Hardin (county seat) is situated on the banks of the Bighorn River and the edge of the Crow Reservation. The town is surrounded by productive farms and ranches. Coal mining has also contributed greatly to the local economy. Hardin, is located 46 miles southeast of Billings (largest city in the State) by way of Interstate 90. The Big Horn County Museum, Little Big Horn Battlefield and Chief Plenty Coups State Park provide interesting and important history of the area. The scenic Big Horn, Pryor and Wolf Mountain ranges are part of the Big Horn County landscape. Yellowtail Dam offers a majestic view of the water below. The spectacular Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area is host to water sports. This area of Big Sky Country also offers fishing, hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, camping, etc. for the outdoor enthusiast. Annual events in Big Horn County include: Little Big Horn Days, Native Days, PRCA Rodeo & Crow Fair.
Check out our District’s YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fQL74r7pl4
Our website is https://www.hardin.k12.mt.us/
To apply for this position, go to https://hardinpublic.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Only complete online applications will be considered
School Districts 17H & 1 are an equal Opportunity Employer
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