Vice Principal and Athletic Director
West Bonner School District •North Tip / Coeur d' Alene •Assistant Principal/Dean/Head •Secondary •Full Time •Apply no later than 7/12/2022•Posted 1Y ago
About this job
TITLE: PRLHS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
QUALIFICATIONS
Idaho Administrator Certificate endorsed for principal
Minimum experience as determined by the Board.Strong background in curriculum, supervision, discipline, team building, and technology
Strong background in coaching and athletic rules
Able to maintain a positive environment and high standards of conduct for athletes
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
.Excellent organizational skills
Able to work under pressure and deadlines
Maintain confidentiality of staff and students
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO
Building Principal
JOB SUMMARY
Assist the Building Principal in providing leadership and managerial oversight to the instructional program and school operations and in promoting the educational development of each student. Ensure that the high school academic and co-curricular programs are implemented in order to maximize teacher instruction and student learning experiences. To provide leadership and coordination among the various teams and extracurricular groups to facilitate programs that provide young people with a variety of programs for personal recreation, knowledge of such activities, physical training, and development of values including a sense of fair play.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
School Leadership
Assist in managing the school in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy
Assist the Building Principal in his or her efforts to initiate, design, and implement programs to meet the specific needs of the school
Exercise leadership in school-level planning for improvement of instruction
Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school
Assist in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services
Aide the building principal in communicating information to parents and the community
Act as a liaison between the school and the community (including all ethnic groups), interpreting activities and policies of the school, and encouraging community participation in school life
Report incidents of discipline resulting in a suspension from school, as well as all incidents of violence, vandalism, substance abuse, and weapons possession as directed by the Building Principal
Work cooperatively with law enforcement authorities in maintaining a safe and drug-free school environment
Work with the Building Principal to plan, schedule, and supervise fire and other emergency drills and an emergency preparedness program as required by federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy
Serve as building administrator in the absence of the Building Principal
Greet and interact with parents and visitors in the absence of the Building Principal
Assist in the supervision of the cafeteria during lunch hours and assist with playground supervision when assigned
Interaction with School Staff
1.Assist in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating of the school’s personnel as directed
2.Assist in supervising professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and non-professional personnel and teacher trainees as assigned by the Building Principal
3.Supervise extracurricular programs and assembly programs
4.Assign faculty members to assist at school functions
5.Assist in the coordination and supervision of special programs funded by the state or federal government
6.Make recommendations to the Building Principal for changes in policies, personnel practices, and other matters that may result in a more effective school administration
7.Work collaboratively with the Professional Development Committee to ascertain high school in-service needs, and assist with the planning and organization of appropriate classes to meet those needs
8.Assist the process in providing teachers with the appropriate integration of technology in the classroom
Managing Extracurricular Events
1.Oversee all extracurricular athletic events and activities
2.Prepare and distribute an activity events calendar
3.Prepare programs for all appropriate extracurricular events
4.Arrange for team and club pictures for league, district, and state tournaments
5.Arrange with the building principal for the cancellation or postponement of home events due to adverse weather conditions
6.Plan and supervise all awards and banquets and assume general coordination of those events
7.Arrange field and gym practice schedules, and schedule all athletic events
8.Assume responsibility for providing officials, ticket takers, and other personnel necessary for all home games and other extracurricular activities
9.Arrange all details of visiting teams' and officials’ needs, including lodging, meals, towels, gymnasium services, security, and field assistance, as appropriate
10.Prepare facilities for athletic events such as setting up score tables, bleachers, ticket taker tables, and locker rooms
11.Oversee concessions by purchasing product and stocking concession stands, providing proper receipts for reimbursement, organizing crews to work in the stands, counting and securing all concession receipts, and assisting in cleaning the concession stands
12.Oversee facility clean-up such as in the high school gym, locker rooms, hospitality rooms, and outdoor fields and facilities
13.Arrange transportation and housing for all extracurricular events, and communicate with the transportation supervisor regarding busing needs for off-campus events
14.Schedule all departure times for athletic events after meeting with administrators, coaches, and club advisors
15.Be responsible for compliance with Board-adopted emergency medical procedures for all practice sessions and competitive events
16.Coordinate use of high school athletic facilities by groups outside the school in conjunction with the building principal
17.Assist in screening and hiring of all athletic personnel
18.Conduct a coaches meeting at the beginning of each year to communicate federal and state law, administrative rules, Board policy, and IHSAA rules
19.Work as a liaison between the administration and the extracurricular activities staff
20.Supervise coaches, observing them sufficiently to make recommendations to the Building Principal regarding coaching assignments
21.Develop and implement appropriate rules governing the conduct of athletic activities
22.Be responsible for administering all interscholastic policies and procedures in accordance with the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA)
23.Interpret Board policy to the extent necessary to provide guidance the athletic program
24.Resolve any conflicts within the athletic department or among extracurricular activities
25.Provide formal written evaluation of all coaching positions in collaboration with Building Principal
Curriculum, Instruction, and Contact with Students
Assist the Building Principal in supervising the school’s educational program and teaching process and monitor delivery of the instructional program
Assist in overseeing the scheduling of students into classes, establishing the schedule of class offerings, and maintaining a balance of student loads in each class
Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate all curricular and extracurricular activities, as directed
Assume responsibility for the attendance, conduct, and health of the students
Greet students in a friendly and dependable manner during their morning arrival whenever possible
Supervise the dismissal of students at the end of the school day
Interact appropriately with students during the school day
Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce the district’s discipline policies in accordance with the students' rights to due process, keep records of any disciplinary action, and perform follow-up communication with students’ parents, teachers, and other administrators as needed
Assist in developing and implementing student handbooks and procedures for proper student conduct
As directed, participate in the planning and delivery of intervention and referral services for pupils who are having difficulty in their classes and who have not been classified in need of special education
Provide guidance to individual students and resolve individual behavioral problems
Attend special events held to recognize student achievement and other school-sponsored activities and functions
Assist with regularly scheduled parent/teacher conferences
Make arrangements for special conferences as necessary
Maintain an active relationship with students and parents based on respect and understanding
Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and work with the Attendance Supervisor for investigative follow-up actions
Actively pursue all cases of truancy, excessive absences, and tardies
Assist in the preparation of required reports on violence, vandalism, substance abuse, and possession of firearms
Financial and Office Management
1.Assist with the proper collection, safekeeping, and accounting of school activity funds
2.Assist with the development of the annual budget
3.Supervise the preparation of school reports, records, and other paperwork for the district office, as directed
4.Utilize technology for data collection and interpretation in the areas of academics, attendance, and discipline
5.Perform such record-keeping and reporting functions as the Building Principal may direct
6.Participate in administrative, Board, and other meetings as required or appropriate
7.Keep appropriate personnel informed of the school’s activities, needs, and any issues that may arise
8.Provide for adequate inventories of property under school jurisdiction and for the security of that property
9.Monitor each student’s eligibility to participate in athletic activities according to IHSAA rules and relevant federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy
10.Establish physical and academic requirements for eligibility to participate in each sport, and verify each student’s eligibility
11.Obtain written parent permission for students to participate as required
12.Secure IHSAA approval for transfer students
13.Ensure each sport has an up to date team roster and that it is sent to all participating schools
14.Prepare and administer the extracurricular program budget
15.Supervise all ticket sales and fundraising events of the extracurricular program
16.Request all cash boxes needed for event gates and concessions, and secure cash boxes after events according to school procedures
17.Maintain records of athletic contests and a record of all award winners, stating the date and type of award, including athletic scholarships
18.Administer and coordinate membership requirements and financial activities of all school-sponsored clubs
Other
1.Assist in providing for the safety and administration of the school building and grounds
2.Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment
3.Assist in the planning and supervision of activities to promote pupil and employee health and safety
4. Arrange for any applicable physical examinations of athletes
5.Assume responsibility for the purchase and dissemination of all first aid and other medical supplies used in athletic programs
6.Assume responsibility for public relations with the community including newspaper and radio coverage of athletic events
7.Represent the school in all conference and state extracurricular meetings
8.Supervise the care, maintenance, and storage of all athletic equipment and supplies Coordinate with coaches and the principal to determine uniform and equipment needs, ordering when necessary
9.Require coaches to check in uniforms and equipment at the end of each sport season, keeping an accurate inventory
10.Constantly evaluate the extracurricular program and seek ways to improve it
11.Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications
12.Perform other duties as assigned
EVALUATION
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal in conformance with district policy.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
By contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.
NOTE
All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.
Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools
I.C. § 33-513 Professional Personnel
I.C. § 33-515 Issuance of Renewable Contracts
I.C. § 33-1201 Certificate Required
I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance
IDAPA 08.02.02.026 Administrator Certificate
The Gun-Free Schools Act Section 414(d)(2)
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
West Bonner School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.