Assistant Principal, Athol-Royalston Middle School

Supports the Principal as an educational leader of the school, administering all facets of its instructional program, including the co-curricular activities. Supervises all certified and non-certified staff, as assigned by the Principal. Establishes and reinforces expectations for student learning, conduct, and attendance.

Essential Functions:

* Assists the Principal in the overall administration of the school.

* Serves as Acting Principal in the absence of the Principal.

* Implements a fair and consistent system for student discipline.

* Assists the Principal in supervising the delivery of instruction to all students

* Assists the Principal with the delivery and supervision of student support services, special education, and Title I services

* Shares responsibilities with the Principal to engage faculty, staff, and community in the life of the school, utilizing a collaborative leadership style.

* Assists the Principal in facilitating faculty and staff professional growth and development.

* Fosters positive student, parent, staff, and community relationships.

* Implements federal and state laws, administrative regulations, and School Committee policies, as they apply to the school.

* Works with the Principal to effectively supervise and evaluate certified personnel assigned to the school according to the DESE Educator Evaluation System.

* Works with the Principal to effectively supervise and evaluate non-certified personnel assigned to the school according to collective bargaining agreements.

* Works with the Principal, the department leaders or grade level leaders, and faculty to create and adhere to an annual budget.

* Effectively manages an efficient office and record-keeping systems.

* Encourages positive public relations within and outside the school.

* Exercises leadership necessary to make the school facility a safe, attractive, and productive place in which to learn and work.

* Promotes a responsive, orderly school climate that fosters high expectations and active engagement for all learners.

* Monitors student attendance and works to engage students and families in ensuring compliance with student attendance laws and policies.

* Remains current in education practices and invests in one's own professional development.

* Responsible for procuring substitute teachers to cover classes for staff who are absent, as assigned by the Principal.

* Serves as a member of the District Instructional Leadership Team, as well as other district committees as assigned.

* Attends School Committee meetings, as required.

* Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Superintendent.