Assistant Principal

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide administrative service and technical assistance to staff as well as other stakeholders. Assist schools in strengthening instructional programs through a strategically planned, standards-based approach with a focus on narrowing the gap. This position will provide leadership in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and planning.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

- Assists with data organization from all assessments and diagnostic instruments and develops strategies for intervening with students who are experiencing difficulties.

- Engages staff in intensive data analysis and results planning.

- Implements and supports the goals determined by the district/schools' comprehensive plan.

- Works collaboratively with other educators to integrate educational initiatives and resources.

- Assists in program implementation and curriculum development.

- Assists schools in developing and implementing comprehensive plans designed to meet individual schools' student achievement needs.

- Assists schools in determining effective methods for the integration of curriculum standards, instructional strategies, and the developmental use of authentic assessment.

- Models a variety of instructional strategies designed to be rigorous and mirror assessment.

- Assists in identifying professional development needs and developing long-range professional development plans

- Coaches and models research based instructional strategies.

- Mentors new teachers.

- Supervises staff as needed and required.

- Evaluates staff as needed and required.

- Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

- Curriculum, instruction and assessment.

- Record-keeping techniques.

- Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.

- Oral and written communication skills.

- Research methods and report writing techniques.

- Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.

- Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.

- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

- Technical aspects of field of specialty.

- Performs other duties as assigned

ABILITY TO:

- To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.

- Understand and follow oral and written directions.

- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

- Maintain records and prepare reports.

- Operate a computer terminal.

- Prioritize and schedule work.

- Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

- Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.

- Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.

- Work independently with little direction.

- Meet schedules and time lines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking

- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing

- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations

- Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching

- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- Three (3) years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated evidence of and potential for success in administrative/supervisory responsibilities

- Demonstrates knowledge of current curriculum and instructional trends and techniques

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

- Valid Kentucky Certification as Principal