Assistant Principal Middle​/High School

Duties

The Assistant Principal will act in the capacity of a school administrator and assist the Principal in the performance of duties noted under the following categories:

• Leadership
• Articulates the vision and mission of the school and the district.
• Reviews, evaluates, and revises instructional programs using relevant data.
• Knows and encourages appropriate uses of instructional technologies.
• Involves staff in preparing and implementing professional development plans that are related

to high student achievement.

• Understands the principles of mentoring and peer coaching.
• Promotes activities that honor academic excellence.
• Implements the school's and district's goals.
• Administration
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Uses effective methods of personnel selection, supervision, and evaluation.
• Identifies, implements, and evaluates content-based instruction based on the MA Curriculum

Frameworks.

• Practices relevant fiscal management policies and procedures.
• Uses technology appropriately: as an organizational tool for record keeping and scheduling; as a communication tool; data collection and accountability; and educational research.

tool; data collection and accountability; and educational research.

• Assists in the improvement of instructional programs.
• Provides support and leadership in implementing standards-based classrooms and the use of the Principles of Learning.

Learning.

• Understands plant facilities and equipment management.
• Equity
• Assures presence and quality of educational practices and programs that address the needs, interests, and abilities of all students.

• Understands, models, and encourages the belief that effort is a key factor in achievement.
• Helps all students see themselves as unique individuals responsible for their own actions.
• Follows and helps train teachers to use the district’s Code of Conduct.
• Understands, uses, and supports the use of intervention services for students.
• Assures high academic expectations for all students.
• Holds teachers, students, and self to high standards of performance and behavior.
• Community Relations
• Involves families and other community members in developing the vision, goals, School Improvement Plans, and programs for the school/district.

• Promotes partnerships among staff, families, the business community, and other community groups and uses community resources to enhance instruction.

• Professional Responsibilities
• Is familiar with the district’s student support services.
• Is familiar with the range of instructional programs, practices, policies, and beliefs that promote the goals of the Culture of Equity and Proficiency.

• Knows multiple strategies to assess student performance.
• Understands organizational change, school-based management, and school restructuring.
• Understands federal, state, and local laws and regulations including laws on disability, civil rights and responsibilities, issues of liabilities, and requirements of due process.

• Participates in parent conferences, PTO work, and community relations.
• Takes an active part in professional organizations.

The Assistant Principal will act in the capacity of a school administrator and assist the Principal in the performance of duties noted under the following categories:

• Leadership
• Articulates the vision and mission of the school and the district.
• Reviews, evaluates, and revises instructional programs using relevant data.
• Knows and encourages appropriate uses of instructional technologies.
• Involves staff in preparing and implementing professional development plans that are related

to high student achievement.

• Understands the principles of mentoring and peer coaching.
• Promotes activities that honor academic excellence.
• Implements the school's and district's goals.
• Administration
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Uses effective methods of personnel selection, supervision, and evaluation.
• Identifies, implements, and evaluates content-based instruction based on the MA Curriculum

Frameworks.

• Practices relevant fiscal management policies and procedures.
• Uses technology appropriately: as an organizational tool for record keeping and scheduling; as a communication tool; data collection and…