CCHS Assistant Principal

Job Description

Department:
School Level - Casey County High School

Reports To:

Principal

Approved By:
Casey County Board of Education. Date:
February 2016

SUMMARY: Assist the principal in all areas to provide instructional leadership to staff, including:
Curriculum planning, review, and implementation of curriculum, and professional development. Responsible for building administration, and the safety and welfare of both students and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages the instructional program, ensuring teaching and learning are priorities and school improvement is a constant goal.
• Develops a decision‑making and communication structure that supports effective planning, communication, and problem solving.
• Provides opportunities for faculty and staff to grow, develop, and succeed.
• Participates in support of school readiness initiatives.

• Assists in managing faculty and staff to utilize talent effectively and create a healthy school climate.
• Uses the faculty selection process to recommend competent candidates for employment.
• Observes performance‑formative evaluation, writes prescriptions for improvement as needed.
• Conducts summative evaluations in accordance with state and local policies.
• Uses the Kentucky Certified Evaluation Model when evaluating and conferencing with certified employees.
• Helps develop appropriate faculty and staff personnel job expectations, descriptions, and regulations.
• Promotes a positive school climate by involving staff in decision making and problem solving, building trust, respect, cohesiveness, and high morale.
• Completes accurate personnel records and forwards them timely and appropriately.

• Addresses student conduct, attendance, and personal problems effectively, reasonably, and positively.
• Provides support systems for students with learning and/or behavior problems, leading to a systematic program to reduce absenteeism.
• Promotes optimal attendance for all students.
• Manages student data through a confidential and efficient record‑keeping system.
• Utilizes the services of the Director of Pupil Personnel to plan in‑school student services and address special needs.

• Assists in operating the school efficiently and cost‑effectively, planning and managing financial and material resources.
• Adheres to proper accounting procedures for purchase orders and bookkeeping.

• Assists in conducting a public relations program that builds positive support from the school community.
• Communicates in clear, audience‑appropriate written messages that demonstrate competent writing and editing skills.
• Responds to information from the public in a reasonable and fair manner.

• Supervises support services, co‑curricular activities, and athletic programs, ensuring they contribute optimally to the overall school program.
• Supervises maintenance of the school plant and grounds to keep them in good repair, safe, clean, and attractive, including supervision of custodial services.
• Assists the principal in supervising food services, cafeteria, transportation, and student safety on buses.
• Coordinates the development and conduct of co‑curricular and athletic programs, ensuring they meet students’ developmental needs.

• Demonstrates positive personal relationships and communication skills.
• Shows sensitivity to the perspectives of staff, students, parents, and central office personnel.
• Recognizes and builds on staff strengths, maintaining a supportive climate.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing, and listens actively.
• Handles stressful situations calmly, fostering collaboration.
• Manages time and completes required work on schedule.
• Organizes administrative work in a business‑like manner.
• Meets deadlines and scheduled events without frequent reminders.
• Demonstrates assertiveness when necessary in administrative duties.
• Works positively with the Casey County Administrative Team.

• Manages all employees assigned…