High School Assistant Principal or Student Support Coordinator

Maquoketa High School

High School Assistant Principal or

Student Support Coordinator

2026-2027 School Year

Title: High School Assistant Principal/Student Support Coordinator

Reports to: High School Principal

Qualifications:1. Master's Degree in school administration with

Evaluator Approval preferred. May consider someone with similar

skill sets without an administration degree.

2. Meet all requirements as set forth by the DE and BOEE.
3. Minimum of five years successful experience in classroom teaching,

preferably at the secondary level.

4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find

appropriate and acceptable.

Term of Contract:

• 220 days.
• Salary and work year to be reviewed and established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of the position will be evaluated annually in accordance with

the provisions of the Board Policy.

Characteristics:

• Experience with implementing researched based instructional practices and an effective MTSS system at the secondary level.
• Experience with implementing and facilitating the professional learning community process and has evidence of supporting teams in setting goals that allow them to make growth towards implementation.
• Experience with implementing high leverage Social, Emotional learning practices that support the development of the whole child and their families.
• Provides evidence of a growth mindset and is solution focused when working with students and adults.
• A belief that all students can learn and all students have strengths and gifts.
• Possess a servant leadership style and has a natural ability to build trust and relationships with students, staff, parents and community leaders.
• An articulate and effective communicator that can unite staff on important decisions, policies and procedures.
• A willingness to embrace and promote diversity.
• Has experience and skills to strengthen online learning opportunities for students and provide teachers with ample opportunity to improve their approach and execution of online learning.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Pupil Services

1.1Assists principal in creating a positive learning environment.

1.2Assists the principal in developing positive interpersonal relationships among students, teachers, and administrators.

1.3Assists the principal in managing the student services, including development and proper implementation of guidelines for activity sponsors.

1.4Assists in the supervision of non-certified personnel, the maintenance of the building and preparation of special reports and forms.

1.5Supervises and is accountable for the maintenance and currency of each student's attendance records.

1.6Assists the principal in implementing student discipline within district guidelines.

1.7Assists in the communication of the school's mission, purposes, program and problems to the students, staff, central office, Board and community.

1.8Maintains professional growth through university level work, conventions, workshops and reading literature in the field.

1.9Assists in the preparation of student and activity handbooks.

1.10Routinely inspects school facilities, including hallways, restrooms, classrooms, and special areas.

1.11Submits annually to the principal a minimum of two primary objectives for personal evaluation.

1.12Serves as a district-wide coordinator of a specifically assigned curricular area.

1.13Assists the principal in the development of in-service activities and staff development programs.

1.14Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal may assign from time to time.

1. Personnel Management

2.1Assists the principal in teacher evaluations.

2.2Assists in providing orientation to new staff members.

2.3Assists professional staff in developing individual goals.

2.4Administer the master contract as appropriate.

2.5Shares with the Athletic Director and principal the responsibility of organizing and supervising all events and programs in the school.

2.6Assists in the implementation of the plan for proper conduct of participants and spectators at all public events.

2.8Assumes responsibility of the principal to his/her absence.

III.Building Management

3.3Assist the principal in coordinating building expenditures within the available budget.

1. Other

4.1Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school.

4.2Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body.

4.3Assist the principal with parent, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.

4.4Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the principal may from time to time assign.

4.5Serve as an active member of the administrative and management team.

4.6Responsible for continuing professional improvement.

4.7State annual objectives in terms of observable outcomes.

Length of Contract: 220 Days

Starting Date:August 1, 2026 (or as mutually agreed)

Compensation:Based on successful experience and qualifications

Apply online at: www.maquoketaschools.org

Supt. Tara Notz

Maquoketa Community School District

612 S. Vermont St.

Maquoketa, IA 52060

EEO/AA