Skiatook Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Principal for Newman Middle School. NMS serves students in grades 6-8. The starting date for this position is no later than August 1, 2024.
Position Title: Assistant Principal
Site: Newman Middle School
Reports To: Site Administrator
Supervises Students, teacher assistants.
Required: Master’ degree in educational leadership and a valid Oklahoma teacher certificate for the position.
Position Summary: The Middle School Assistant Principal assists the building principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff and parents. This includes such responsibilities as: leading, directing, counseling, and supervising a variety of personnel and programs; creating effective parent, teacher, and child communications; supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and evaluating staff; fostering teamwork between teachers and among staff and parents; and managing budget items. The assistant principal acts in the capacity of the principal during the principal’s absence from the school.
Supervisory Relationship: The principal supervises the assistant principal, who supervises licensed teachers and support staff as assigned.
Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience, plus 3 years related administrative experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in supervision and administration preferred.
Excellent human relations skills, speaking and writing skills.
Knowledgeable of current public school laws.
Successful experience working with middle school students.
Previous experience working effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse groups.
Training and/or experience in group facilitation and process management.
Skiatook Public Schools offers competitive pay and benefits including paid holidays and health benefits. Starting salary will be based on applicant qualifications and/or work history.
The district also provides on-site daycare for staff members.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the passing a felony criminal background check and approval by the Board of Education.
Please email Derek Scheihing, Principal, dscheihing@skiatookschools.org if you have additional questions about this position.
It is the policy of Skiatook Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information.