Assistant Principal - Northwood Middle School

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to provide assistance to the principal in administering the education program, supervising, and providing guidance and direction to school instructional and support staff and in managing the school building.

• Participates in the evaluation of instructional and non-instructional staff; observes the performance of staff and offers suggestions for performance improvement.
• Assists in interviewing candidates for instructional and non-instructional positions; plans duty roster; conducts effective and relevant teachers’ meetings.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned phases of the educational program; initiates programs and organization with the adopted course of study; assists in the analysis of the effectiveness of the curriculum; and recommends changes and in-service curricular activities as needed.
• Encourages department heads to suggest and recommend program directions and improvements.
• Prepares a variety of reports relating to curriculum plans and progress and other school matters; assures adequate supplies and materials are available; assures proper inventory of supplies, materials, furniture, and equipment.
• Oversees utilization of school building by outside groups; anticipates special needs involving custodial and maintenance staff; assures proper safety and health factors in the building.
• Assists in organizing and administering extra-curricular activities within the school; assumes responsibility for disciplinary policies and actions; meets with parents in order to better understand and communicate with students.
• Participates in the formulation of the annual school budget.

• Maintains association and liaison with the community; contributes to the overall public relations program of the school and district.
• Serves on a variety of committees and works on special projects as assigned.
• Serves as member of the leadership team of the school and district; performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position as assigned.

Reports to the principal. Supervises certificated staff and classified staff members. Interacts regularly with teachers, other district staff, parents, community members, and administrators from other schools.

• The daily work is performed in a general administrative office setting.
• The position requires visual and mental concentration with a high level of organization skill.
• A high level of interaction with others through routine communications; routine interruptions; heavy telephone contacts and a heavy meeting schedule; extra hours and regular attendance at functions before and after the regular work day.
• Prolonged periods of sitting; occasional exposure to visual display terminal for prolonged periods; frequent dealings with distraught, angry, or hostile individuals; occasionally representing the district on potentially controversial matters.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of school administration.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, standards, and state and local policies pertaining to junior high school administration.
• Knowledge of effective methods and processes for program evaluation.
• Knowledge of effective teaching methods, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of instructional technology.
• Ability to provide direction and guidance to teachers, other staff, and students.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data.
• Ability to coordinate and evaluate the work of instructional and support staff.
• Ability to produce accurate records and reports.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, other employees, and others as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Skill in computer operation and ability to learn and operate a variety of software programs.
• Skill in organizing and coordinating work load.

Master's degree and completion of an accredited teacher training program as determined by the Washington State Department of Education and five years teaching experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work and to meet certification requirements.

Valid Washington State administrative certificate.

Evaluation responsibilities are assigned to the principal. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work…