Assistant Principal PreK-2nd Grade

Assistant Principal

The Assistant Principal provides support for and assists the Principal in fulfilling the following responsibilities:
Living a Mission and Vision Focused on Results Leading and Managing Systems Change Improving Teaching & Learning Building & Maintaining Collaborative Relationships Leading with Integrity & Professionalism Creating & Sustaining a Culture of High Expectations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a Professional Educator License (PEL) with General Administrative or Principal Endorsement and the completion of the Teacher Evaluation Modules.
• Understanding and experience with curriculum design, planning and instruction.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral). Essential Duties:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Uphold the established Board of Education policies, regulations and administrative procedures Support, implement, promote and enhance the district's educational program through effective management practices. Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Responsibilities The qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands and working conditions required for this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Interest in the well-being of students Maintain confidentiality in matters relating to staff, students and administrators. Learn and observe safety practices. Attentive to detail, exercise good judgment, and work without close supervision. Communicate with diverse groups, follow written and verbal instructions in English, and establish and maintain effective working relationships Meet deadlines and schedules, set priorities, and multi-tasking.

Work under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods Leading, guiding, and/or coordinating with others. Effectively utilize positive interpersonal skills in relating to staff, parents, students and colleagues. Communicate clearly in oral and written form. Assume initiative in identifying and solving problems. Exercise good judgment and democratic processes in decision making. In addition to the standards, indicators, and elements listed below, the Assistant Principal is responsible for the following:
Administer and assume responsibility for building programs and facilities as directed by the Principal Assist the building Principal in coordinating educational objectives and activities with the staff, district administrators and the Board of Education Assist the Principal in interviewing and selecting staff and making some hiring recommendations. Assist the Principal in supervising and evaluating the performance of the staff in accordance with District guidelines Assist the Principal in planning, developing, organizing and conducting staff development activities Assist the Principal in curriculum planning and revision tasks Assist the Principal in planning and administering a building-wide public relations program Promote positive communication with students staff, parents and community members Supervise and assist the management of student behavior in cooperation with Social Workers, teachers, parents and community Remain current with research and trends related to education Chair various meetings as related to the school and/or district program Participate in the development and implementation of district procedures, programs and projects Assume responsibility for professional growth and development through membership and participation in the affairs of professional organizations through attendance at regional, state and national meetings, and /or through enrollment in advanced coursework as it relates to administration Perform other duties as assigned by the building Principal, the Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee Actively engage and support district initiatives by aligning building goals and strategies with the district goals and strategies.

Facilitate and sustain open dialogue with parents to maximize parent involvement in all aspects of the educational process (improvement of…