Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Serves as a member of the school administrative team and assists the principal in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.

• Extensive knowledge of best practices to ensure the academic growth of all students.
• Extensive knowledge of school-based management, curriculum, organizational patterns, school operations, and student services.
• Extensive knowledge of the evaluation process of professional staff.
• Considerable knowledge of computer skills, specifically e-mails, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and instructional technology.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
• Ability to complete complex tasks and minimize errors with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a highly motivated staff by providing a healthy and safe work environment and by communicating with employees in an honest, fair, and timely manner using sound judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in School Administration.
• Three years prior teaching experience.

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License for School Administrator–Principal.

• Experience working in or supporting high‑needs schools.
• Knowledge of and experience with the North Carolina Education Evaluation System (NCEES) for evaluating professional staff.

• Serve as a member of the school administrative team and assist the principal in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.
• Assist with the development of a master schedule and related duty assignments; assist with student orientation and registration activities.
• Assist in the preparation and management of the school budget and allocations according to local, state, and federal policies and regulations; work to involve school staff in setting budget priorities.
• Provide direction to school staff in implementing goals and plans to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program.
• Ensure that school‑based staff are aware of SCS board of education policies.
• Ensure the school is compatible with the legal, financial, and organizational structure of the school system.
• Ensure the School Improvement Plan is followed and reviewed throughout the school year; implement a system for regular self‑assessment and follow‑through by adjusting to the School Improvement Plan.
• Assist with ensuring that instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed and involve faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program.
• Supervise, observe, and evaluate the performance of school staff as directed by the Principal in a timely manner according to an annual observation/evaluation schedule; identify effective teaching and learning strategies and convey the impact of effectiveness to the change process.
• Maintain records relating to materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to carry out the daily school routine.
• Attend meetings, professional development, and conferences to stay abreast of current policies and procedures relating to local, state, and federal policies and regulations for public schools.
• Establish and maintain relationships with the parent‑teacher organization and other community organizations to ensure ongoing, two‑way communication and initiate activities that foster…