Assistant Principal

Job Description:

TITLE:

ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (PK-2)

CERTIFICATION/

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Eligible for State certification as an intermediate school administrator 092

* At least five years of successful experience as a classroom teacher

* Documented evidence of past superior job performance in leadership capacity

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience with and demonstrated understanding of the needs of students in an elementary learning environment

* Experience teaching and/or leading at the elementary level

* Demonstrated experience with technological approaches to enhancing learning, scheduling, grading and student recordkeeping

* Demonstrated knowledge/experience identifying and using best practices for instruction, staff performance appraisal, and student management

* Such additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO:

School principal

SUPERVISES:
Select certified and non-certified staff members as determined on an annual basis

JOB GOAL:

To lead a team of faculty and staff to provide the best education for students through staff and curriculum development, home/school communication and collaboration, and an environment both conducive to learning and responsive to the needs of the entire school community. Working with groups of students, staff, parents, and district administrators, the assistant principal guides others in setting the foundation to actualize the Portrait of the Graduate and the vision and mission of the Wilton Public Schools.

Wilton Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified persons.

Wilton Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information & testing, Family & Medical Leave status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

Wilton Public Schools prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.