Principal, Ridge Road Middle School

Principal, Ridge Road Middle School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools - Charlotte, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

General Definition of Work

An Assistant Principal for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is a strong instructional leader who is committed to driving student achievement for all students while closing the achievement gap. A successful assistant principal must be able to support the principal’s leadership of students, teachers, other staff members, parents and the community.

Essential Functions

• Supports the vision, mission, values, beliefs and goals of the school; implements processes to establish these attributes, and the ways they are embodied in the life of the school community
• Articulates the school’s vision and implements strategies for improvements and changes that will result in improved achievement for all students
• Under the principal’s direction, assists in the creation of the school improvement plan that provides the structure for the vision, values, goals and changes necessary for improved achievement for all students
• Utilizes processes to distribute leadership and decision making throughout the school.
• Leads some practical discussions about standards for curriculum, instruction and assessment based on research and best practices in order to establish and achieve high expectations for students
• Under the direction of the principal, creates processes and schedules which protect teachers from disruption of instructional or preparation time
• Uses shared vision, values and goals to define the identity and culture of the school.
• Acknowledges failures and celebrates accomplishments of the school in order to define the identity, culture and performance of the school
• Develops a sense of efficacy and empowerment among staff which influences the school’s identity, culture and performance
• Works at setting the expectations in the school that creative ideas and innovative solutions are valued
• Supports the principal’s strategy to ensure that the school is a professional learning community
• Establishes processes and systems in order to ensure a high-quality, high-performing staff
• Evaluates teachers and staff with fairness with the focus on improving performance and, thus, student achievement
• Assists in budget processes and systems which are focused on, and result in, improved student achievement
• Under direction of the principal, designs and utilizes various forms of formal and informal communication so that the focus of the school can be improved student achievement
• Enforces expectations, structures, rules and procedures for students and staff
• Under direction of the principal, designs structures and processes which result in parent and community engagement, support and ownership for the school
• Manages protocols and processes in order to comply with federal, state, and district mandates
• Under direction of the principal, develops systems and relationships to leverage staff expertise and influence in order to influence the school’s identity, culture and performance
• Performs related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of teaching and learning processes
• Basic knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules and regulations regarding school administration
• Basic knowledge of organization and management theory and practice

• Knowledge of educational theories, research, trends, developments and techniques that aid in the development and improvement of programs and practices

• Knowledge of the unique needs and characteristics of a school system
• Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, organizational patterns, school operations and pupil services

• Basic knowledge of sound fiscal practices, including budget preparation and control and management of school resources

• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, evaluation and training