Elementary School Assistant Principal

Elementary School Assistant Principal

Bruce Guadalupe Elementary - Milwaukee, WI

The Assistant Principal supports the principal in the overall administration and instructional leadership of the school, focusing on creating a positive and engaging learning environment for students, fostering professional growth among staff, and ensuring effective school operations. This role involves collaboration with teachers, parents, and the broader community to promote the educational success and well-being of all students. Responsible for day-to-day building administration and the safety and welfare of students, staff, and activities.

Ensures a safe, pleasant, and effective educational atmosphere; provides discipline as necessary and enforces school policy while interacting with parents on a regular basis.

UCC School Administrators are mission-driven, dedicated, compassionate, highly effective, reflective, collaborative, culturally responsive, data-driven, and committed to the academic and social-emotional development and excellence of all students.

• Instructional Leadership
• Collaborate with the Principal and school leadership to develop and implement instructional programs that align with educational standards and promote student achievement.
• Support teachers in implementing effective instructional strategies and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Conduct classroom observations, provide feedback, and facilitate professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practices.
• Collaborates with the implementation of the K-5 sequential curriculum to ensure students are prepared for future academic experiences.
• Attends meetings, participates in workshops or seminars, takes university courses, and participates in professional activities which relate directly to staff relationships as approved by school and/or agency leadership.

• Student Support and Discipline
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive school climate where students feel supported and encouraged to excel academically and socially.
• Implement and enforce school policies and procedures regarding student conduct and discipline, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Work with counselors, social workers, and other support staff to address student behavior and provide interventions when necessary.
• Interacts with students directly on any items of concern on personal initiative or when referred by staff members.
• Provides for safe, healthful and stimulating surroundings; a variety of learning opportunities and adequate directions for student expectations.

• Foster positive relationships with parents/guardians through effective communication, meetings, and involvement in school activities.
• Collaborate with community organizations, local businesses, and stakeholders to enhance educational opportunities and resources for students.
• Organize and participate in family events, workshops, and informational sessions to promote parental involvement in their child's education.
• Aids and assists the Parent Involvement Committee in pursuit of its objectives and in the accomplishment of its activities.
• Communicates with parents on matters which concern their child's school life: phone calls for injury, illness, unexplained absence, and severe misbehavior; parent conferences and report cards for student academic achievement and motivation; parent conferences for Special Education referrals, suspension readmission and Special Education assignment; small group conferences for activities like test interpretation; general invitation meetings when new programs begin, i.e. report cards;
  
  general distribution of written notices such as newsletters, announcements of parent organization meetings or related community activities.

• Assist the Principal in the day-to-day management of school operations, including scheduling, coverage of staff absences, curriculum implementation, instructional leadership, supervision and evaluation of staff, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Steps in to support building operations and leadership in the absence of the principal. May be asked to provide administrative coverage and/or support to other UCC school buildings when absences arise.
• Coordinate standardized testing and assessment activities, ensuring compliance with state and district regulations.
• Manage student enrollment, attendance records, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Evaluates and expedites, where necessary, staff or parent requests for student evaluation for possible Special Education placement.

• Support the professional growth and development of teachers and staff through mentoring, coaching, and facilitating professional learning communities.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new staff members, ensuring alignment with the school's mission and values.
• Collaborate with the Principal in conducting performance evaluations and…