Assistant Principal @ Jr. High School (26-27) - Poplar Bluff Junior High

Position Type: ·   Administration/Assistant Principal · Date Posted: ·   1/16/2026 · Location: ·   Poplar Bluff Junior High · Date Available: ·   07/20/2026 · Closing Date: ·   02/27/2026 ·   Title: Assistant Principal  · Reports To:  Building Principal · Employment Terms:  · Em ...

Job description

• Position Type:
    Administration/Assistant Principal
  
  
• Date Posted:
    1/16/2026
  
  
• Location:
    Poplar Bluff Junior High
  
  
• Date Available:
    07/20/2026
  
  
• Closing Date:
    02/27/2026
  
  
  

Title: Assistant Principal 

Reports To:  Building Principal

Employment Terms: 

• Employment terms covering compensation, benefits, and working conditions are specified by the Board of Education's policies, procedures, and agreements.
• Contract days are dependent upon the building assignment
• Salary is dependent upon experience

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Position Overview:   The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in providing instructional leadership, managing school operations, and fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performing learning environment. This role focuses on implementing the school's academic vision, monitoring student achievement and behavior, and supporting teachers and staff through supervision, feedback, and professional growth. 

Qualifications: 

• Valid Missouri educator certification for principal 
• Master's degree in an approved program for principal certification. 
• Specialist or Doctorate degree is preferred
• Knowledge of current research and best educational practices of the principalship.
• Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management. 
• Demonstrate working effectively with community groups, parents, and agencies. 
• Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities is preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the principal in implementing the school's academic vision and district goals.
• Support curriculum planning, instructional delivery, and assessment practices to meet diverse student needs.
• Use student performance data to monitor achievement, identify trends, and support instructional improvement.
• Monitor student grades and credit accumulation and assist with plans to support promotion and graduation requirements.
• Coordinate and implement academic interventions for students at risk of failure or credit deficiency.
• Support professional development initiatives to strengthen instructional practices and staff effectiveness.
• Assist with integrating technology and innovative instructional strategies into classrooms.
• Support daily school operations, including schedules, supervision coverage, and resource use.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with district, state, and federal policies and regulations.
• Support school safety initiatives, emergency preparedness, and supervision of facilities and grounds.
• Assist with budget monitoring and resource allocation as assigned.
• Promote a positive, inclusive school climate that supports students' academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Coordinate supervision for extracurricular activities and student events.
• Implement and monitor student behavior and discipline programs aligned with district expectations.
• Collaborate with counselors, teachers, and families to address individual student needs and concerns.
• Participate in ongoing professional development aligned with current research and best practices.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and retention of qualified staff as assigned.
• Participate in the evaluation of certified and classified staff, providing feedback and support under the direction of the principal.
• Foster collaboration and teamwork among staff members.
• Support recognition of staff accomplishments and contributions.
• Represent the school at events and meetings as delegated by the principal.
• Assist with family and community engagement efforts, including communication and outreach.
• Support parent involvement in school activities and decision-making processes.
• Reinforce high expectations for student behavior, academic achievement, and staff professionalism.
• Assist with school improvement initiatives aligned to the school's mission and vision.
  Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, or designee.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Factors:

• Ability to work in a climate-controlled building, as well as in inclement weather. 
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around for long periods of time.
• Ability to see and read, with or without vision aids, a computer screen and printed matter, and to distinguish colors.  
• Sufficient hearing to understand speech at normal room levels, and to hear and understand speech on the telephone. 
• Manual dexterity to operate a telephone/ enter data into a computer using both hands. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation, on the telephone, and when addressing groups. 
• Ability to exert up to 30 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, pull, grasp, and carry a variety of objects of different shapes and sizes.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and be able to travel to buildings within the district.
• Able to perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Evaluation: This position's performance will be evaluated per the provisions of the Board's policy.

Disclaimer:  The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.  The Board of Education and Administration and/or supervisor has the right to add or change duties at any time.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and fingerprint clearance as required by state law and district policy.

Revised: January 2026