Asst Principal - Elementary School

27-28 Asst Principal - Elementary School

TITLE:

Assistant Principal, Elementary

JOB STATUS:
Administrator, FLSA Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Principal, Elementary School

DEPARTMENT:
Assigned School

Under principal supervision, serving in an assigned elementary school, this position is responsible for providing assistance with strategic direction and in overseeing the execution of all plans and activities of the district’s curriculum, ensuring student learning experiences are consistent with the mission and instructional goals of the district.

• Supervises the day-to-day activities of building staff. Duties include hiring, training, counseling, and evaluating staff performance.
• Assists the Principal oversee the delivery of academic instruction ensuring learning experiences consistent with the mission statement and instructional goals of the building and district.
• Provides assistance and guidance to staff who are engaged in student instruction.
• Promotes improvement of curriculum and instruction within the building.
• Monitors student achievement and progress toward instructional goals and objectives of the building and district; initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Administers the student behavior and discipline program; counsels and provides guidance to students regarding a variety of personal, academic, and behavioral issues.
• Investigates and addresses student-related issues and concerns; develops a plan of action to address problem(s).
• Works cooperatively with intervention assistance team, guidance counselors, student safety resource coordinator, and others to implement various initiatives to increase academic success and ensure students can achieve their appropriate grade level.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes student activities and programs including student recognition, school dances, student of the month, and the like.
• Assists in development of the master schedule and class scheduling of students.
• Monitors school building areas to ensure safe conditions and compliance with Federal, state, and local health and safety standards.
• Manages the transportation of students to/from school.
• Performs the duties of Athletic Director/Coordinator responsible for administering the athletic program for the building.
• Creates and promotes a positive and cooperative atmosphere that encourages and motivates students and staff; ensures rules are fairly and consistently administered.
• Supports implementation of the building's after school activities and events by attending activities/events and ensuring acceptable student behavior at all school sanctioned/sponsored activities/events.
• Prepares or oversees completion of required documentation and reports.
• Promotes positive school‑community relations by clearly communicating school messages to parents and members of the community, responding to parental and community inquiries in a timely and courteous manner, and maintaining visibility with students, parents, and the community.
• Develops and maintains appropriate communication and relationships with all departments, and officials of appropriate agencies.
• Resolves problems, situations or issues in a collaborative, tactful, courteous, and respectful manner.
• Performs the duties of Principal in that individual's absence.
• Maintains current knowledge of best practices, trends and new developments in middle school curriculum, instruction and building administration. Recommends changes to operations and instructional strategies as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• EDUCATION LEVEL:
  Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, administration or a related field required at time of appointment.
• EXPERIEN…