| Position Category | Administration |
| Position Type | Junior High Assistant Principal |
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| School District | Purcell Public Schools |
| City, State | Purcell, OK |
| Description | Purcell Public Schools is seeking an energetic and dedicated leader to join our Junior High administrative team as Assistant Principal. This role is essential to maintaining a safe, productive, and positive learning environment for our 6th–8th-grade students. As we unveil new bond-funded facilities—including our brand-new FEMA gymnasium and multi-purpose space—the Assistant Principal will play a key role in managing new campus logistics and fostering the "Dragon Strong" culture. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about middle-level education and excels at building relationships with students, staff, and parents. Key Responsibilities Attendance Management: Monitor and manage student attendance and truancy programs to ensure maximum student engagement. Instructional Support: Conduct teacher observations and evaluations (TLE) to support professional growth and academic excellence. Operational Leadership: Assist the Building Principal in daily operations, including supervising lunchrooms, hallways, athletic events, and extracurricular activities. Safety Coordination: Assist in the planning and execution of safety drills. |
| Required Qualifications | Education: Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or Administration. Certification: Valid Oklahoma School Principal Certificate (Standard or Provisional). |
| Preferred Qualifications | Experience: Significant classroom teaching experience. Previous leadership experience (Team Lead, Dept. Chair, or Administration) is preferred. Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to de-escalate conflict, proficiency in student information systems, Professional Learning Communities, and data-focused decision making. |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Cover Letter |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Resume |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Transcripts |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Reference List |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Letter(s) of Reference |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Teaching/Administration Certification |
| Application Instructions | Please send material to Jordan Simmons at simmonsj@purcellps.org Purcell Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
| Link | Purcell Public Schools |
| Contact Name | Dr. Sheli McAdoo |
| Contact Email | mcadoos@purcellps.org |