Assistant Principal

To assist the principal of a school in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.

Education, Training,

Required:

Strong instructional background.

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction for assigned grade level band.

Holds or is eligible to hold a North Carolina Principal Certificate.

Successful experience as a classroom teacher

Knowledge of developmental patterns of school-aged children.

Ability to communicate effectively with adults and students from a broad range of backgrounds.

Essential Job Functions:

Assist in development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of the comprehensive instructional program.

Assist in providing leadership for both student achievement and total school improvement.

Assist in planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluation of the use of all school resources.

Assist in planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluating a comprehensive school communication program.

Play a significant role in fostering professional growth and building staff morale in the school

Administer provisions of State Board of Education and Halifax County Schools policies as they apply to the school

Communicate to the principal the requirements and needs of the school as perceived by staff members and parents

Assist in developing significant parental involvement in the total school program

Ensure that instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed, and involve the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program.

Evaluate student progress in the instructional program by means that include maintaining of up to date student data.

Assist in orientation and onboarding ofnew staff and new students, and provide opportunities for their input in the school program

Implement North Carolina Principal School Executive Standards at a high level.

Perform other duties as assigned by the principal and superintendent.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.