Dean of Students​/Assistant Principal

Job Title

Assistant Principal

Principal

Serves as an assistant to the building principal.

• Valid state department of education license/certificate as determined at the time of appointment.
• Administration and curriculum/instruction skills substantiated by relevant training or experience.
• Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Articulates a clear educational philosophy and sustainable implementation strategy.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Demonstrates leadership skills in developing and managing people.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
• Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful decision-making skills. Interprets information accurately. Evaluates options thoroughly. Develops reasonable solutions to resolve issues.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Skills in behavioral management techniques substantiated by training/work experience.

• Actively participates as an administrative team member. Upholds board policies. Implements district guidelines/procedures. Ensures compliance with relevant local, state and federal laws.
• Addresses issues that arise during the absence of the principal.
• Serves as an adviser to building program administrators. Attends board meetings as requested.
• Contributes to the development of a comprehensive district-wide strategic plan.
• Administers academic, guidance, pupil services and student activities as assigned.
• Provides all students full access to educational opportunities. Articulates a shared vision of learning that supports continuous/measurable improvements in student achievement.
• Implements organizational practices that encourage employee commitment to change initiatives.
• Plans/implements strategies to ensure tasks are completed within required time-frames.
• Assists with the revision/distribution of student-parent and teacher handbooks.
• Helps with student enrollment/withdrawal procedures. Upholds policies regarding immunization, age, attendance, legal residence, guardianship, classification, promotion, retention, testing, etc.
• Helps develop a master schedule (e.g., staffing, courses, student services/activities).
• Provides staff leadership. Establishes an appropriate level of employee autonomy. Assumes responsibility for the results of duties delegated to staff. Evaluates employee performance.
• Helps staff understand/participate in collective goal and shared decision-making processes.
• Works with staff to develop high-quality standards-based curriculum guides/courses of study.
• Helps manage state-mandated testing programs. Maintains test security. Analyzes test results.
• Resolves problems that impede student learning. Helps staff use timely tangible assessment data to identify teaching techniques, interventions and aligned resources best suited for each student.
• Helps staff with pupil management. Prepares conduct reports/discipline recommendations.
• Coordinates parent conferences/student planning meetings as needed.
• Participates in collaborative planning of staff development/in-service training activities.
• Helps manage the board-approved budget for assigned responsibilities. Controls costs. Requisition s equipment, supplies and services. Ensures that resources are equitably apportioned and appropriate for the purposes/needs of the district. Upholds fiscal accountability standards.
• Helps staff evaluate the relevance of emerging technology and program innovations.
• Evaluates operational performance. Identifies short/long-range program needs/opportunities.
• Aligns annual budget/appropriation measure recommendations with district goals. Explores alternative funding and ways to strengthen/expand the use of community resources.
• Provides administrative direction and oversight to ensure orderly building activities (e.g., arrivals/departures, vehicle parking, use of interior/exterior common areas, etc.).
• Helps maintain essential departmental services during staff absences.

• Cultivates relationships that promote a strong commitment of public support for the district.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Helps students understand/embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Provides leadership for the continuous advancement of academic standards.
• Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Sustains an effective and positive work/learning environment. Completes all assigned duties.

• Communicates district objectives/program performance expectations to stakeholders.
• Coordinates staff meetings, conferences and other…