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Elementary Assistant Principal

JobID: 30667

Position Type:
  Administration/Assistant/Associate Principal


Date Posted:
  3/18/2025


Location:
  Ross Elementary School


Date Available:
  July 2025


Closing Date:
  04/02/2025


District:
  Milford School District
  Position:               Elementary Assistant Principal
Location:             Ross Elementary
Reports To:          Principal
Starting Date:      July 2025
 
Qualifications: 
• Possess or be eligible for Delaware School Principal certification in accordance with 14 Del. C. §1591 
• Minimum of five (5) years successful experience as a teacher leader preferred
• Proven commitment to the improvement of student achievement
• Demonstrated skills and achievement as an instructional leader
Performance Responsibilities:
• Assist the principal in the general administration of the school and serve as principal when the principal is absent.
• Make recommendations to the principal concerning the school's administrative procedures and program of instruction.
• Possess extensive knowledge of curricular and instructional strategies for the elementary learner. 
• Be able to work hand-in-hand with staff to plan and implement engaging and age-appropriate curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Support a vision for learning that will be embraced by staff, families and the community in promoting student achievement and success.
• Act as liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, records, lists and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration.
• Possess a background and keen awareness of the diverse instructional and support needs of Special Education students. 
 
• Foster and maintain positive professional relationships with students, staff, families and the community.
• Provide leadership for major initiatives and change efforts relative to school improvement goals.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, families, staff, administrators and the Milford community.  
• Assist the requisitioning, receiving and distributing of supplies, textbooks and equipment, and keep an accurate record of supplies, textbooks and equipment.
• Work collaboratively, professionally and productively within school and district leadership teams to lead educational and support programming to best serve students, families and the school-community.
• Be actively visible within the school during the school day, at school events and within the community.
• Support the principal to provide leadership for continuous improvement of the school culture and ensure that students have a safe and orderly educational learning environment.
• Supervise conduct within the school and oversee disciplinary procedures, keeping records of any disciplinary action.
• Assist in the development of the master schedule for the school and in the monitoring of student scheduling.
• Assist in the organization of grade level or departmental meetings, which are effective in implementing and improving curriculum and instruction.
• Observe, coach and evaluate staff for continuous improvement.
• Assist in preparing and implementing plans for emergency situations
• Cooperate with support service personnel in organizing and conducting effective maintenance, custodial, food service and other necessary support service programs, and make recommendations for alterations and improvements in those areas.
• Adhere to Board policy, regulations and respond to administrative requests in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform other duties as required by law and assigned by the Principal or other school district administrators.
Terms of Employment:  Twelve-month employee
 
Salary and Benefits: Salary range and benefits are commensurate with qualifications and experience in accordance with Board of Education Policy. 
 
Evaluation:  Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
 
Application Process:  
Internal applicants must complete a shortened online application by clicking on “Employment” at the top of the website: www.milfordschooldistrict.org.   Internal applicants are encouraged to upload current letters of recommendation and resume.
 
External applicants must follow the application process. All qualified and interested persons are invited to complete the online application by clicking on “Employment” at the top of the website: www.milfordschooldistrict.org.  Only completed application packets will be considered. The following items must be included:
• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Copy of unofficial transcripts
• Three separate letters of recommendation
 
Application Deadline: April 2, 2025 or until filled
 
For more information contact: Laura Manges, Director of Human Resources, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, DE 19963 Tel: 302-424-6393 or Email: lmanges@msd.k12.de.us
 
Employment with the Milford School District is contingent upon successful:
• Criminal Background Check
• Child Protection Registry Check
• Physician’s Health Certification
• TB Test (within last five years)
• Verification of Credentials and Past Employment
• Adherence to School District Policies
• Milford Board of Education Approval
Milford School District reserves the right to take disciplinary action up to and including termination upon discovering false or misleading statements and/or documents after an offer of employment has been accepted. The Human Resources staff will assist in completion of all required documentation.
 
Milford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.
 
If any person has a complaint alleging any action which is prohibited by this policy, they should contact the Title IX Coordinator or the District 504 and ADA Coordinator, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, Delaware 19963. Telephone (302) 422-1600.
 
 
 




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