Assistant Principal - Elementary School

Assistant Principal – Elementary School

Job Description

Reports To:

Elementary School Principal

Work Days: 255

FLSA Status:
Exempt (Professional Staff Position)

The Elementary Assistant Principal works directly with the Principal to supervise instruction and curriculum development; and functions as building manager, instructional leader, school climate leader, staff developer, and school/community relations specialist.

Master's Degree; must be a graduate of an accredited college or university. Candidates must possess or be eligible for a Postgraduate Professional License with endorsement in Administration/Supervision K-12.

The Assistant Principal must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of elementary and special education principles, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching and administration; thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students parents, and community members.

He/She must possess demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents as attested to by the Division Superintendent of Schools. Candidate must possess good moral character.

• Assumes responsibility for the organization, administration, and supervision of the instructional program within the school;
• Employs various processes for gathering, analyzing, and using data for decision-making;
• Conducts studies, surveys, research, etc., as directed by the Division Superintendent of Schools for the betterment of the instructional program within the school;
• Develops and implements a school improvement plan that results in increased student learning;
• Involves the community and school staff in the preparation and implementation of an annual school plan, which shall be approved by the Superintendent;
• Plans, implements, supports, and assesses instructional programs that enhance teaching and student achievement of the Standards of Learning;
• Develops plans for effective allocation of fiscal and other resources;
• Assumes responsibility for all funds collected, internal accounting, and preparing monthly financial statements as required by the School Board;
• Communicates a clear vision of excellence and continuous improvement consistent with the goals of the school division;
• Ensures that staff members design coherent instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, current instructional practices, students, the community, and curriculum goals;
• Ensures that staff members plan instruction to achieve desired objectives that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning and division curriculum guidelines;
• Supervises the alignment, coordination and delivery of assigned programs and/or curricular areas;
• Provides for the evaluation of the school staff in compliance with policies prescribed by the Rockbridge County School Board;
• Visits the classrooms frequently to observe first‑hand the instructional methods, materials, and procedures used by teachers;
• Selects, inducts, supports, evaluates, and retains quality instructional and support personnel;
• Assumes responsibility for reviewing applications, interviewing, and making recommendations to the division Personnel department for staffing of all school personnel;
• Provides staff development programs consistent with program evaluation results and school instructional improvement plans;
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves problems using effective problem‑solving techniques;
• Coordinates the daily operation of the assigned area of responsibility;
• Manages human, material, and financial resources to ensure student learning and to comply with legal mandates;
• Interprets School Board, State Board of Education and Virginia School Law rules and regulations to staff;
• Demonstrates effective organizational skills to achieve school, community, and division goals;
• Promotes effective communication and interpersonal relations…