Assistant Principal - Elementary

Assistant Principal – Elementary School

The Assistant Principal assists the Principal in providing instructional leadership, fostering a positive school culture, promoting student achievement, supervising staff, and ensuring the safe and effective operation of the school. The Assistant Principal serves as a member of the building leadership team and assumes responsibility for school operations in the Principal's absence.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs.
• Support curriculum implementation and assessment practices.
• Observe classrooms and provide feedback to teachers.
• Participate in teacher evaluations in accordance with district procedures.
• Analyze student performance data and assist in developing improvement plans.
• Support intervention programs and special education services.
• Administer student discipline and restorative practices.
• Monitor student attendance and develop attendance improvement strategies.
• Coordinate student support services with counselors, psychologists, and social workers.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive school environment.
• Supervise student activities, assemblies, and special events.
• Assist with the supervision, mentoring, and evaluation of instructional and support staff.
• Facilitate professional development activities.
• Support employee accountability and compliance with district policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Foster collaboration among faculty and staff.
• Assist in the daily administration of school operations.
• Coordinate transportation, arrival and dismissal procedures, cafeteria supervision, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Participate in budget planning and resource management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.
• Assist with building safety, security, and crisis response procedures.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians.
• Participate in parent conferences and community meetings.
• Communicate school programs, expectations, and initiatives to stakeholders.
• Promote partnerships with community organizations and agencies.
• Serve as acting Principal in the absence of the Principal.
• Attend district meetings and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal.

• Master's Degree in Educational Administration or related field.
• New York State School Building Leader (SBL) certification (or applicable state administrative certification).
• Successful teaching experience, preferably at the elementary level.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with curriculum, instruction, student discipline, and staff supervision preferred.