Assistant Elementary Principal

Summary

The Assistant Principal performs administrative duties, including the supervision and evaluation of staff, coordination of the instructional program, maintains responsibility for other administrative duties as assigned, and promotes a positive school culture and climate for all students.

• Establish and sustain a school culture conducive to continuous improvement for students and staff.
• Provide leadership when working with Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Supervise school safety program; coordinate periodic drills for fire and earthquake to ensure compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.
• Supervise the Student Management Program and administer discipline to students; supervise students in lunchroom, in hallways, on school grounds, and in any program held at the school under school district sanction; provide leadership and direction to assist the principal in emergency situations.
• Participate in formulation, interpretation and execution of the policies and regulations of the District and the State Board of Education.
• Plan for the use of research and data for the improvement of student achievement.
• Prepare reports and maintain current records as required; analyze and utilize the data to lead program improvement within the building.
• Assist instructional staff in aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessment with state and local learning goals.
• Assist in implementing and teaching District’s Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum (GVC) which incorporates the Washington State Learning Standards.
• Assist in the development and implementation of school improvement plans to improve teaching and learning.
• Serve as a member of the District’s Leadership Team, communicating and collaborating with other administrators to achieve district goals.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned building personnel; develop appropriate recommendations for staff which may involve staff development, placement, dismissal, or reassignment in conjunction with the appropriate district staff.
• Assist in supervising, evaluating, and facilitating the improvement of the instructional and guidance programs of the building.
• Promote the school and the District with staff, students, families, and the community; responsible for student welfare and strong student, family, and community relationships; exercise good judgment in dealing with students, staff, parents, community members and agencies, and the press.
• Partner with principal to focus on instruction and closing the achievement gap.