Van Sickle Academy Assistant Principal

Responsibilities

• Articulate the vision and mission of the school and the district.
• Review, evaluate, and revise instructional programs using relevant data.
• Encourage appropriate uses of instructional technologies.
• Involve staff in preparing and implementing professional development plans that are related to high student achievement.
• Understand the principles of mentoring and peer coaching.
• Promote activities that honor academic excellence.
• Implement the school’s and district’s goals.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Use effective methods of personnel selection, supervision, and evaluation.
• Identify, implement, and evaluate content-based instruction based on the MA Curriculum Frameworks.
• Practice relevant fiscal management policies and procedures.
• Use technology appropriately for record‑keeping, scheduling, communication, data collection, accountability, and educational research.
• Assist in the improvement of instructional programs.
• Provide support and leadership in implementing standards‑based classrooms and the use of the Principles of Learning.
• Understand plant facilities and equipment management.
• Assure presence and quality of educational practices and programs that address the needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Model and encourage the belief that effort is a key factor in achievement.
• Help all students see themselves as unique individuals responsible for their own actions.
• Follow and help train teachers to use the district’s Code of Conduct.
• Understand and support the use of intervention services for students.
• Assure high academic expectations for all students.
• Hold teachers, students, and self to high standards of performance and behavior.
• Involve families and other community members in developing the vision, goals, School Improvement Plans, and programs.
• Promote partnerships among staff, families, the business community, and other community groups and use community resources to enhance instruction.
• Be familiar with the district’s student support services.
• Be familiar with the range of instructional programs, practices, policies, and beliefs that promote the goals of the Culture of Equity and Proficiency.
• Know multiple strategies to assess student performance.
• Understand organizational change, school‑based management, and school restructuring.
• Understand federal, state, and local laws and regulations including laws on disability, civil rights and responsibilities, issues of liability, and requirements of due process.
• Participate in parent conferences, PTO work, and community relations.
• Take an active part in professional organizations.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education as a School Principal/Assistant Principal.
• A minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Leadership experience as chairman of teacher’s committees, school counselor, officer of professional or community organizations, school administration, SEA career ladder positions, or similar.
• Experience in positions of responsibility in professional and community groups.

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