Assistant Principal

Duties

* Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school.

* Serves as an instructional leader of the school regarding curriculum, instruction, data-based decision-making, and staff development.

* Effectively evaluates staff performance which includes providing staff with accurate feedback following the District teacher evaluation plan and the administrative procedures and practices.

* Under the direction of the principal, the assistant principal leads the school in the absence of the principal.

* Assists in the development and maintenance of all school-related schedules, including but not limited to bus duty, lunch, recess, and master schedule.

* Works with faculty in compiling the annual budget requests.

* Oversees the inventory of educational materials and the requisition of supplies, textbooks, and equipment; maintains records and checks on receipts for materials.

* Responsible for conducting all appropriate safety drills including fire, evacuation, shelter-in-place, lockdown, and bus drills.

* Monitors the attendance of students, and makes referrals to the appropriate district offices and outside agencies as warranted.

* Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body, and assigns discipline when required as authorized by the Board of Education.

* Responsible for maintaining public relations with the community and fully utilizing community resources to enrich the learning program.

* Attends and participates in administrative team meetings and other meetings as directed by the principal or district leadership.

* Participates in the design and implementation of a school-wide Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) plan.

* Coordinates local and state assessments.

* Supervises and monitors extracurricular programming.

* Acts in an advisory capacity on matters pertaining to the formulation and execution of District policy and practices.

* Works collaboratively with staff in the best interest of the students.

* Leads and/or assists in all complaints and investigations.

* Assists in recruiting and hiring staff.

* Keeps the school and district leadership informed regarding the condition of the school, its operation, and activities.

* Serves as Section 504 Coordinator.

OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist in other areas as needed.

* Completes other duties as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Planning and Preparation - Responsible for demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy, students, and resources. Design coherent instruction and select appropriate instructional activities, and has the ability to assess student learning.

* Classroom Environment - Responsible for creating an environment of respect and rapport, establishes a culture for learning, manages classroom procedures, manages student's behavior, and has the ability to organize physical space.

* Instruction - Communicates clearly and accurately, uses questioning and discussion techniques, engages students in learning, provides feedback to students, and demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.

* Professional Responsibility - Reflects on teaching, must maintain accurate records, communicates professionally, contributes to the school and district, grows and develops professionally, and shows professionalism.

Technical:
Competent in digital environments including but not limited to;
Google Suite, student management systems, learning management systems, databases, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, district email system, and the district's attendance system.

Interpersonal:
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, businesses, and community. Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. Comprehensive strategic thinking and rapid problem-solving skills to effectively handle crises that arise. Ability to cope with deadline pressures. Creative problem solver. Ability to facilitate meetings efficiently. Empathetic, humanistic, and open-minded. Strong sense of teamwork. Strategic thinker. Must be able to make difficult decisions that impact the organization in a positive sense.

Must be able to work harmoniously with the community, students, parents, staff, and…