Associate/Assistant Principal & Athletic Director

We are DeKalb!

DeKalb County Central United School District is committed to preparing students today for the world of tomorrow. Our mission is to develop students as critical thinkers, communicators, and collaborators who can adapt and persevere with empathy and integrity in an ever-changing world. Every member of our team is a valuable resource in this pursuit of excellence, and we are currently seeking an Associate/Assistant Principal and Athletic Director to join the dynamic team at DeKalb Middle School!

Your day to day:

Under professional direction, you will assist in the administration of a secondary school facility, planning, developing, organizing, coordinating, and supervising the student attendance, behavior management, counseling and guidance, site safety and security, and extra-curricular activity programs. You will assist in the planning, development, and implementation of site, instructional, and operational goals and objectives, and in the evaluation of the effectiveness of educational programs and personnel performance. This position also serves as the Athletic Director for the middle school. Some key responsibilities include:

• Performs need assessments, feasibility planning, and a variety of other research and development functions and activities.

• Advises, counsels, and assists instructional, support, and ancillary personnel in problem solving activities pertaining to student behavior management, shaping, and control problems, and in the determination of alternative problem solutions.

• Reviews, audits, and evaluates student attendance processes and procedures, and as necessary recommends revisions to the process to ensure an effective and efficient operational mode.

• Plans, organizes, and coordinates the campus supervision, activity, and student supervision and control programs.

• May assist in the planning, organization, and coordination of an instructional support program, including student services, instructional materials development, storage and retrieval systems, and a variety of other related activities.

• Assists in the planning, organization, and conduct of a comprehensive student body activity program, including co-curricular activities, budget planning and expenditure control, and student government functions and activities.

• Serves as a liaison to public safety and youth service agencies in resolving student management and control problems and student attendance and welfare problems.

• Assists in the site budget planning and expenditure control process.

• Reviews, audits, and evaluates instructional and non-instructional personnel performance and provides technical performance evaluation input.

• May assist in the planning, development, and organization of district and site advisory committees and groups.

• Serves as the Athletic Director, establishing game schedules and initiating athletic contracts for all sports.

• Hires officials for all athletic contests where certified officials are needed.

• Arranges transportation for athletic contests.

• Provides leadership in the selection and evaluation of the athletic coaches.

• Monitors the Athletic Budget.

• Works in conjunction with maintenance, custodial, and coaching staff in seeing that playing and practice facilities are ready for use.

• Secures game workers as needed for home contests.

• Monitors the physical and academic requirements for participation in each sport and verifies each athlete's eligibility.

• Keeps records of student athletic participation and awards and assists coaches in providing appropriate recognition programs. Arranges and organizes a Fall - Winter - & Spring Awards Program.

• Educates athletes as to expectations of the DeKalb Middle School Extra-Curricular Code and deals with any violations in a fair and consistent manner. Administer penalties as needed and provide communication with athletes, athletes' parents, school administrators and coaches.

• Coordinate practice and game gym schedules as well as use of outdoor athletic facilities.

• Attend athletic contests

• Promotes positive public relations.

Why we'll love you:

• You have worked hard to obtain a Master degree or higher from an accredited educational institution.

• You have successful teaching experience and school administrative experience.

• You possess a valid license as a school administrator.

• You understand the philosophical, economic, and legal aspects of public education.

• You understand procedures, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to the administration of a secondary school operation;

• You have experience with curriculum, instruction, and student service trends, strategies, and techniques.

• You understand student activity, behavior management, and campus supervision and control methods, procedures, and techniques.

• You have experience with program and activity audit and evaluation strategies and procedures.

• You understand the methods, procedures, and strategies of the supervision of instruction and a variety of student body related activities and programs.

• You have experience with project based learning techniques, methods and strategies.

Why you'll love us:

• We value a positive culture and environment and work hard to provide a safe, engaging place for students and staff based on trust, respect, and responsibility.

• This position is a 220 day contract

• We offer an annual benefit allocation

• Generous retirement options

• Supplemental Insurance offerings

• Life Insurance

• Long Term Disability

• Generous vacation and leave time

• Professional Development

• Onsite Wellness Clinic

• Discounted YMCA membership

• Free entry to athletic and performing arts events

DeKalb County Central United School District seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. DeKalb County Central United School District is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.