Assistant Curriculum and Instruction Principal MS

Job Title

To coordinate the implementation and monitor the curricular and instructional programs of the school.

Supervises:
Counselors, teachers, student teachers, secretary, aides, custodians, cooks and volunteers.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists staff in the development of an instructional program that provides for various student levels, interests and learning styles.
• Implements a procedure for instructional placement of new enrollees.
• Follows the mandated instructional time allocations.
• Supports the use of varied instructional strategies.
• Encourages the use of instructional technology.
• Encourages the use of multiple procedures for the evaluation of student achievement.
• Evaluates instructional programs periodically and utilizes results in planning.
• Implements a system to monitor student progress.
• Assists in supervising the implementation of the Programs of Study.
• Demonstrates knowledge of child growth and development.
• Assists in the design and implementation of an effective scheduling procedure.
• Informs the community of existing instructional programs and activities.
• Works with faculty to plan and implement staff development programs.
• Upgrades professional skills annually.
• Coordinates the textbook utilization process.
• Recommends alternatives and/or changes needed in curriculum to best meet the needs of students.
• Assists in developing guidelines for scheduling students.
• Manages the special education process.
• Works cooperatively with central office, feeder high schools and the business community in establishing and monitoring programs of study.
• Works cooperatively with high schools in developing and articulating agreements to support career clusters/majors.
• Stays current with research and development in trends for education and career development locally, nationally and internationally.
• Demonstrates good judgment and decision making skills.
• Interprets and implements board and state policies.
• Provides efficient organization for daily school operations.
• Communicates information, policies, and procedures to students.
• Communicates regularly with school support organizations (PAC, PTA, Athletic Boosters, etc.).
• Recognizes student and staff contributions and accomplishments.
• Participates with staff in the development of continuing education programs based on school needs.
• Follows the established evaluation procedures for evaluating all school staff.
• Utilizes self-appraisal for the improvement of administrative skills.
• Accepts assignments and completes reports.
• Assists in the supervision of extra-curricular/after hour's school activities.
• Accepts other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code 18A-3-2a and 18A-2-9.
• Valid teaching certificate.
• Master's degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years of secondary experience.
• Experience in workshop and staff development organization, development and implementation.
• Extensive knowledge of high school philosophy and supporting research.
• Knowledge and training in vertical teaming.
• Training in such areas as cooperative learning, TESA, instructional strategies, etc.
• West Virginia administrative (principal's) Certificate of Eligibility.
• Attended Leadership Academy, or agree to participate in the next scheduled session.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current instructional strategies.
• Strong commitment to professional growth as evidenced by recent course work, staff development activities, and attendance at seminars or conferences.
• In-depth knowledge of the Effective Schools Research and the School Improvement Process.
• Strong understanding and belief in the importance of community and parent involvement and have knowledge of strategies to insure such involvement.
• In-depth knowledge of shared decision making strategies.
• Experience in such curricular areas as inclusion, alternative assessment, process writing, and integrated teaching strategies.
• Computer literate; prefer experience with student data base, spread sheets, graphics, WVEIS, etc.
• Knowledge of special education rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of secondary scheduling strategies and practices.
• Knowledge of program assessment and evaluation including standardized test scores and other data.
• Experience as in staff training or…