Assistant Principal - Annapolis Middle

Assistant Principal – Annapolis Middle School

Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Annapolis, Maryland

Provides assistance to the school principal in the evaluation and modification of the instructional programs offered by the school. Supports the management of school, human, and financial resources, buildings, grounds, and equipment. Establishes effective relationships with students, parents, staff, community groups, and Central Office support staff. Ensures a safe and secure learning environment for students and staff.

Based on the assignment, evenings, nights, weekends, or other extra days may be required as needed.

• Acts on behalf of the principal in his/her absence.
• Assists the principal in defining the school’s mission and communicating goals and expectations.
• Develops a working knowledge of and ensures compliance with Board of Education policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Assists the principal in monitoring and improving student achievement through analysis of multiple data sources.
• Assists the principal in supervising and evaluating all school-based personnel.
• Supports continuous school improvement to ensure success for all students.
• Assists in developing a School Improvement Plan (SIP) to align instruction and resources with academic data points.
• Assists in the implementation of the School Crisis and Emergency Management Plan (SCEMP).
• Coordinates and supervises student activities.
• Provides written reports as needed.
• Monitors the maintenance and accuracy of student records, including grade reporting and attendance.
• Plans and engages in professional activities that contribute to leadership development, including the AP1 and AP2 programs.
• Assists in determining and implementing school organization, student placement, evaluation, and services to meet individual student needs.
• Assists the principal with business management, developing working knowledge of local school finances.
• Assists the principal with supervision and oversight of unique school operations.
• Models cooperation, collaboration, and positive interactions with students, staff, and community through initiative, diplomacy, and good judgment.
• Supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of each student’s IEP while ensuring compliance with special education regulations and due process procedures.
• Models a positive work ethic, professional dress, good attendance, and appropriate language.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

• Education: Master's Degree in a related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Experience: Three (3) years successful teaching experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Effective oral and written communication with all school stakeholders.
  • Recruiting and maintaining a teaching and support staff that reflects the diversity of the student population and community.
  • Leading a collaborative team that promotes high expectations for all students.
  • Engaging community organizations, education supporters, and businesses to support student achievement, social skill, and character development.
  • Knowledge of the curriculum of Anne Arundel County schools.
  • Building a school culture that values the richness and diversity of the community.
  • Record of good attendance.
  • Proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., video/web conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Maintain active licenses and certifications. Hold or be eligible for Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal licensure issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.

• Interviews, selects, and trains employees.
• Sets/adjusts pay rates and work hours.
• Directs the work of employees.
• Maintains records for supervision.
• Assesses employee performance for promotion or status changes.
• Handles employee complaints and grievances.
• Disciplines employees.
• Plans the work and determines techniques to use.
• Apportions the work among employees.
• Determines materials, supplies, and equipment to use or to be stocked.
• Controls…