Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal-Elementary School

The Elementary Assistant Principal assists the building principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff, and families. The Assistant Principal works closely with the building principal to implement an instructional vision and focused plan for improving student achievement while narrowing the disparities between the highest and lowest-performing students.

Supervises and supports professional educators in strengthening their instructional practices. Creates a continuous learning community for all staff and students by fostering a culture of high expectations and providing all students with equitable access to high-quality and culturally relevant instruction. Builds strong partnerships with families and the community; creates a safe, welcoming environment that reflects and supports the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population and communities served.

The Assistant Principal acts in the capacity of the principal during the principal's absence from the school.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Education and Experience:

Previous successful teaching experience is required. Experience working with elementary students.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must be eligible for or properly licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for assignment as an administrator. A valid Oregon driver's license is required.

Interpersonal

Skills:

Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members, and students. Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality;
Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Language

Skills:

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing fluently in English. Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish. Ability to present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small and large group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and area. Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer

Skills:

General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, e-mail, internet software, spreadsheets, teaching software, and word processing software.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Provides strategic direction and operational insights. Knowledge of and experience with supervisory methods and practices in leadership and instructional frameworks. Skills and ability in organization, time management, task prioritization, and record keeping. Exemplary skills in written and oral language with the ability to communicate respectfully, clearly, and concisely by telephone, in person, and in written form. Interprets school district policy accurately and makes appropriate decisions.

Knows effective educational practices. Knows school and district procedures for dealing with students, staff, and the public. Cooperatively and effectively works in a team environment, including coaching and development. Demonstrates effective managerial and leadership qualities. Directs activities of subordinates appropriately. Cultivates and maintains positive and effective working relationships with staff and the public. Establishes rapport and empathy with employees at all levels.

Collects and accurately analyzes relevant data. Is flexible, dependable, responsive, and creative. Solicits and accepts staff and supervisor constructive feedback on proposals. Develops alternate solutions to problems. Writes and speaks fluently.

Attitudes:
Accepts and practices the principles of honesty, integrity, and accuracy in all matters of district operations. Shows a positive attitude toward all aspects of work. Receives direction and supervision and takes responsibility for actions. Adjusts to new conditions and situations and proactively resolves complex problems. Engages in continuous professional development in support of district mission and vision. Maintains confidentiality.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job…