Title I Assistant Principal; Temporary

Job Title

Assistant Principal

CI-116

AB/01 - Middle and High Schools (240 day)
AB/02 - Elementary Schools (222 day)

To assist the Principal in providing leadership and supervision, promoting best practices, and supporting the overall administration and operations of the assigned school in order to further the educational development of students within the Huntsville City School System.

School Principal as assigned

Certified and support staff

• Assists the Principal in achieving results in the development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional and extracurricular activities in alignment with district goals and objectives.
• Seeks to improve the quality of the instructional program and school climate through responsible teacher implementation of the curriculum and supervision of instruction.
• Promotes high standards and expectations for all students and staff in regards to academic performance and responsibility for behavior.
• Assists in the supervision of the instructional programs of the school, the evaluation of lesson plans, and the observation of classes on a regular basis for the purpose of supporting best instructional practices and encouraging the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development.
• Supports the Principal in the implementation of Board policies, school system rules, and administrative procedures and adheres to applicable federal and state requirements.
• Works cooperatively with leadership teams to ensure the district’s vision, policies, goals, and strategies are implemented and communicated to staff within the school.
• Participates in a variety of meetings as required or appropriate and conducts staff meetings as needed in the Principal’s absence to discuss instructional programs, student achievement, policy changes, potential issues, and professional development of faculty.
• Assists the Principal in enforcing district guidelines for proper student conduct and disciplinary procedures and policies to ensure a safe and orderly learning environment and promote the general health, safety, and welfare of the student body.
• Promotes a safe and orderly environment that facilitates teaching and learning with a climate of high expectation for staff and students and a focus on learning and results.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with students’ families to seek support and input in order to create and promote a cooperative relationship to support students and responds to parents’ questions and concerns in a timely manner.
• Assists in the coordination of supervision for school-sponsored events and attends school functions regularly to demonstrate genuine interest in student/staff activities and maintain visibility with students, staff, students’ families, and the community.
• Collaborates with other district-level administrators in supporting programs that provide for the safety, emotional, and physical well-being of students and notifies appropriate personnel regarding evidence of child abuse/neglect (as required by state law), as well as severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide, or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
• Works with the Networked Learning department and other HCS staff to support the Principal in identifying and developing strategies for the integration and ongoing improvement of technology in the school’s curriculum and teaching plans to effectively meet teachers’ and students’ needs.
• Assists the Principal in interpreting and analyzing data from student assessments, program evaluations, and benchmarking activities to make instructional decisions that will…