Assistant Principal

Chambers County Board of Education

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

* A valid Alabama teaching certificate in the field of school administration.

* A master's degree or higher with a major in educational administration.

* Three (3) years successful experience as a classroom teacher at the appropriate level.

* Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. .

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

* Must meet criteria for evaluating teachers and current staff.

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

SUPERVISED BY:
Principal

SUPERVISES:
Classified and certified school personnel as designated.

REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Comprehensive knowledge of principals and practices of modern education and ability to apply them to the needs of the school.

* Comprehensive knowledge of current curriculum and instructional practices and trends.

* Ability to plan and organize effectively.

* Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.

* Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.

* Ability to use computers and other technology to perform communication, data management, reporting, instructional supervision and other responsibilities efficiently.

* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

* Knowledge of the law as pertaining to schools.

* Knowledge of various evaluation tools.

* Knowledge of state and local policies and procedures.

* Skills in recruitment, selection, induction and assignment of personnel.

* Skills in maintaining effective discipline.

* Ability to plan and conduct faculty meetings.

* Ability to evaluate staff effectively.

* Ability to manage fiscal resources.

* Physical mobility, dexterity, strength and visual acuity to meet student needs, deal with student problems and assist with building maintenance problems and school ground monitoring activities.

JOB GOAL:

To serve as an instructional and administrative leader of the school, to work with staff, students and community to ensure a high quality educational program, and to formulate and accomplish the school mission.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Assists in providing effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the instructional program.

* Assists in interpreting and enforcing local, state and federal policies, regulations and laws.

* Assists the principal in the personnel function (recruitment, orientation, training, supervision, evaluation, mentoring, etc.)

* Assists the principal in securing, maintaining and managing material resources.

* Assists in improving student attendance.

* Assists with scheduling and assigning students for instruction.

* Assists with extracurricular activities at the level assigned.

* Assists with the supervision of classroom instruction.

* Assists with the distribution and accounting of textbooks and instructional supplies.

* Assists with curriculum development and other related matters.

* Prepares such reports as assigned.

* Assists with inspection of the physical plant and grounds and reports maintenance/custodial needs.

* Attends meetings, trainings, seminars, and workshops as required.

* Attends and assists with supervision of school system activities, events, ceremonies, and conferences as needed.

* Assists with procedures related to the health and safety of staff and students.

* Assumes overall responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.

* Is on call when necessary to provide proper building security and building maintenance, and to handle emergency situations.

* Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.

* Models and maintains high ethical standards.

* Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.

* Maintains expertise in assigned area to fulfill project goals and objectives.

* Participates successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment.

* Keeps supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.

* Responds to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.

* Serves on school/system committees as required or appropriate.

* Exhibits interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.

* Demonstrates support for the school system and its goals and priorities.

* Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement.

* Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and length of contract to be determined by the Board's salary schedule.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.