Elementary Assistant Principal 2025-2026 School Year

REQUIREMENTS:

A. Education Level: M.A. or higher preferred. Must qualify for Nebraska Administrative

and Supervisory Certificate.

B. Certification: Must possess a Nebraska Administrative and Supervisory Certificate

at all times during employment with such endorsements as required

by NDE Rule 10.

C. Experience Desired: Prior leadership experience preferred.

D. Other Requirements: Must have the ability to work effectively with professional staff to

provide leadership in a creative learning climate.

 

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools and Elementary Principal

OVERTIME: Exempt.

Administrative exemption: The Assistant Principal has the primary duty of

performing administrative functions directly related to academic instruction or

training.

Executive exemption: The primary duty of the Assistant Principal is the

management of the school to which the Assistant Principal is assigned. The

Assistant Principal customarily and regularly directs the work of two or more other

employees and has authority to hire or fire other employees or the Assistant

Principal’s recommendations as to hiring, firing, promotion or other change of status

of other employees are given particular weight.

TASKS

The Assistant Principal is responsible for planning, directing, or coordinating the academic,

clerical, or auxiliary activities of the school to which the Assistant Principal is assigned. Specific duties

and responsibilities may vary depending on the assignments given by the Superintendent or the Board of

Education. The Assistant Principal is expected to adhere to all Board policies and requirements state

and federal laws and regulations, including ethics regulations. The tasks to be performed by the

Assistant Principal include the following:

● Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public

agencies, and institutions.

● Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and

utilization, and to ensure that school activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

● Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission

statements, and set performance goals and objectives.

● Assist Principal to determine the scope of educational program offerings, and prepare drafts of

course schedules and descriptions in order to estimate staffing and facility requirements.

● Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials in order to evaluate and standardize

curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed.

● Plan and develop instructional methods and content for educational, vocational, or student activity

programs.

● Prepare, maintain, or oversee the preparation/maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, or

personnel reports and records.

● Assist Principal in recommending personnel actions related to programs and services.

● Assist Principal in recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating staff. Conduct staff observations and

evaluations in accordance with the Board evaluation policy and legal requirements, and assure that

observations and evaluations are completed by others who are delegated such duties. Implement

improvement or corrective action plans implemented when needed. Make recommendations on

employee actions requiring Board action.

● Along with the Principal, set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies and

procedures to carry them out.

● In collaboration with the Principal, collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and data

on demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and curriculum change

needs.

● Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or

learning problems.

● Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral

issues.

● Develop partnerships with businesses, communities, and other organizations to help meet identified

educational needs and to provide school-to-work programs.

● Assist with the coordination of school maintenance services and the use of school facilities.

● Enforce discipline and attendance rules.

● Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory

assistance for programs under the guidance of the Principal.

● Review and interpret government codes, and develop programs to ensure adherence to codes and

facility safety, security, and maintenance.

● Teach classes or courses to students when necessary in the absence of teachers.

● Write articles, manuals, and other publications, and assist in the distribution of promotional literature

about facilities and programs.

● Supervise instructional, athletic, and extracurricular programs.

● Provide appropriate and safe learning environment.

● Modify curriculum to meet student needs with assistance from appropriate directors and supervisors.

● Implement multicultural and other educational plans.

● Coordinate special education services for identified students.

● Meet with students for purposes of furnishing information, monitoring, counseling and recognition

for academic, athletic or activity success.

● Attend meetings of the Board of Education and present information as requested or as needed.

KNOWLEDGE

The Assistant Principal should possess and effectively utilize knowledge in the following areas

when performing job tasks:

● Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design,

teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

● Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in

strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production

methods, and coordination of people and resources.

● English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the

meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

● Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel

recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and

personnel information systems.

● Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling

products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales

techniques, and sales control systems.

● Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their

applications.

● Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination

techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and

visual media.

● Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer

and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for

services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

● Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the

financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

● Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability,

personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the

assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

● Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word

processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other

office procedures and terminology.

● Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and

influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

● Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government

regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

● Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies

to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data,

property, and institutions.

● Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation

of telecommunications systems.

● Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment,

and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

● Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis,

treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and

guidance.

● Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting

food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

● Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air

masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of

plant, animal, and human life.

● Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This

includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact

on human culture.

● Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and

technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design

and production of various goods and services.

● History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects

on civilizations and cultures.

● Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of

the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and

their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

● Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and

treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug

properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

● Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and

maintenance.

● Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea,

or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

● Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions,

interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

● Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

● Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control,

costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

● Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the

construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

● Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision

technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

● Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language

including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.

● Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and

applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical,

atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

SKILLS

The Assistant Principal should possess and effectively utilize the following skills when performing

job tasks:

● Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

● Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

● Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related

documents.

● Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

● Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they

do.

● Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of

alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

● Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to

choose the most appropriate one.

● Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand

the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

● Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work,

identifying the best people for the job.

● Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions

needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

● Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future

problem-solving and decision-making.

● Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures

appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

● Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions,

operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

● Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to

develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

● Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to

make improvements or take corrective action.

● Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done,

and accounting for these expenditures.

● Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.

● Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment,

facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.

● Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

● Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.

● Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

● Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.

● Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

● Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

● Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

● Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to

evaluate quality or performance.

● Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

● Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

● Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

● Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.

● Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

● Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is

working properly.

● Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when

and what kind of maintenance is needed.

● Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Principal is to possess and effectively utilize the following abilities when performing

job tasks:

● Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will

understand.

● Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will

understand.

● Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in

writing.

● Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented

through spoken words and sentences.

● Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

● Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

● Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of

ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

● Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or

conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

● Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers

that make sense.

● Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or

to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

● Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern

according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures,

mathematical operations).

● Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does

not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

● Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to

solve a problem.

● Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.

● Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and

procedures.

● Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

● Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or

grouping things in different ways.

● Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into

meaningful patterns.

● Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being

distracted.

● Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of

information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).

● Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences

among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be

presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented

object with a remembered object.

● Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

● Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.

● Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other

distracting sounds.

● Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or

sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.

● Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know

where other objects are in relation to you.

● Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

● Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch

and loudness.

● Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or

your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

● Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or

both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

● Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands,

and wrists.

● Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the

body repeatedly or continuously over time without ‘giving out’ or fatiguing.

WORK ACTIVITIES

 

The Assistant Principal is to perform the following work activities associated with this position:

● Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the

organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external

sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

  • conduct parent conferences
  • make presentations

● Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors,

co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

  • conduct or attend staff meetings

● Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant

sources.

● Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

  • consult with and provide advice to the Board on operations of the school
  • consult with and provide advice to the administrative team on operations of the school
  • consult with parents or school personnel to determine student needs
  • consult with parents or teachers to develop programs
  • recommend modifications to educational programs

● Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to

accomplish tasks.

  • coordinate employee continuing education programs
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • oversee execution of organizational or program policies

● Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal

educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

  • conduct training for personnel
  • coordinate educational content
  • coordinate instructional outcomes
  • develop instructional materials

● Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and

cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

● Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting

employees in an organization.

  • develop staffing plan
  • evaluate information from employment interviews
  • hire, discharge, transfer, or promote workers
  • interview job applicants
  • recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals

● Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the

strategies and actions to achieve them.

  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
  • establish educational policy or academic codes
  • write public sector or educational grant proposals

● Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize,

organize, and accomplish your work.

  • plan meetings or conferences
  • use time management techniques

● Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of

information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

  • analyze operational or management reports or records
  • analyze organizational operating practices or procedures
  • analyze survey data to forecast enrollment changes
  • evaluate educational outcomes

● Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the

spending of money.

  • develop budgets

● Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose

the best solution and solve problems.

  • resolve problems in educational settings

● Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to

subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

  • assign work to staff or employees
  • establish employee performance standards
  • evaluate performance of employees or contract personnel
  • maintain group discipline in an educational setting
  • motivate workers to achieve work goals
  • orient new employees
  • supervise student extra-curricular activities

● Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating,

recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

● Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as

maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

  • administer educational institutions
  • maintain educational records, reports, or files
  • oversee site-based school management
  • prepare educational reports

● Processing Information—Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or

verifying information or data.

● Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation

among team members.

● Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality

of things or people.

● Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching,

mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

● Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from

materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

● Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information

means and how it can be used.

  • explain rules, policies or regulations
  • prepare instruction manuals

● Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining

information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

● Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work

of others.

● Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes,

distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a

work activity.

● Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and

individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or

standards.

● Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new

knowledge to your job.

  • use conflict resolution techniques
  • use government regulations
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use interviewing procedures
  • use public speaking techniques
  • use teaching techniques

● Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and

resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

● Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships,

systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

● Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and

software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

● Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise

change their minds or actions.

● Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly

with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or

guests.

● Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional

support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

  • counsel individuals with personal problems

● Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and

moving materials, and manipulating things.

● Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to

identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

● Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable

use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing,

walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

● Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing

documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices,

parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or

used.

● Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or

driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as passenger vehicles.

● Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity

to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

● Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating,

fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of

electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

● Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing

machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical

(not electronic) principles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

The essential functions of the Assistant Principal position include the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities.

 

 

 

 

 

Zone 6

Grades

Pre-K–5

Additional Information

apply online @


https://dcwest.tedk12.com/hire/index.asp

Contact Information

Douglas County West Community Schools
401 S Pine Street
Valley, Nebraska 68064
https://dcwest.org

Samantha Taft
(p) (402) 359-2583

How to Apply

Apply online at

https://dcwest.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx