Job Title
High School Assistant Principal
Qualifications
Requires a minimum of a Master's Degree in Education, and valid teacher and principal certification at the secondary level by the State Department of Education, supplemented by at least 5 years of successful teaching experience. Prior administrative experience preferred.
Job Goal
Assists principal in management of the school by providing leadership for school operations and safety, student services and activities, and student discipline, attendance, and intervention in order to establish and maintain an appropriate atmosphere for maximal student learning; provides support to the administration and instructional staff to ensure an effective instructional program to the benefit of every student; supervises and coordinates the work of assigned personnel to ensure adherence to school and district policies, regulations and goals.
Reports to
Principal
Performance Responsibilities
* Assists principal in the planning, implementation and direction of all educational programs of the school.
* Assists in providing educational leadership, administrative direction, supervision, and technical assistance and support to school.
* Assists in developing and demonstrating high academic and behavioral expectations, collaborative planning and program development initiatives, responsive school management, and individual accountability for the school's instructional programs.
* Assists in supervision and delegation of duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to: budget development and management; program implementation and effectiveness; community and parent involvement; and staff and student performance.
* Assists in supervision of professional and classified staff members; assigns workloads and establishes work schedules; directs and supervises duties of assigned staff. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; and recommending the discipline and discharge of employees as appropriate.
* Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness, accuracy and adherence to District policies; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performance.
* Assists in planning, organizing and implementing staff development programs.
* Coordinates and administers school discipline to ensure a productive, student-centered learning environment for all stakeholders. Duties include facilitating effective proactive interventions, addressing teacher referrals, and student hearings. Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, complying with due process and rights of students.
* Coordinates state and federal testing programs in compliance with all regulations.
* Seeks to maintain an atmosphere conducive to good teacher-teacher and teacher-administrator relationships.
* Assists the principal with planning, evaluation, and recommendations of school-wide programs, policies, goals and objectives. Ensures that all Board of Trustees and administrative policies are effectively explained and implemented. Ensures school compliance with the requirements of state and regional accreditation standards.
* Assists with supervision, review and evaluation of the instructional program; observes classroom environment and makes recommendations for improvement in instruction and class management as appropriate.
* Coordinates the selection of and supervises the distribution, storage and inventory of all textbooks, instructional materials and supplies for building operation.
* Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints from teachers, students and parents; maintains effective relationships with students and parents; works to resolve administrative, instructional and behavioral problems.
* Works with authorized personnel and/or contractors in the maintenance, modification and utilization of the building, physical facilities and school grounds; supervises building custodial care.
* Assists the principal in the preparation and maintenance of all such records and reports as are required by law, Board policies and administrative directives.
* Helps in planning and supervision over all school programs, clubs, projects, events and publications; provides leadership and administrative support to volunteers, School Improvement Council members, PTO officers and members, and others; coordinates school activities with those of other District schools as appropriate; attends special events, including night activities; assists in supervising students in school-sponsored events; encourages teacher participation in school and/or school-related activities.
* Enforces policies and procedures designed to protect the safety and welfare of students and staff while on campus; prepares and maintains the school crisis management plan; conducts emergency drills.
* Keeps abreast of developments and innovations in the profession and ensures that staff members remain current as well.
* Keeps the Principal informed of events and activities of an unusual nature as well as routine matters related to the Principal's accountability.
* Plans and participates in efforts to build or enhance community support of school programs and projects; attends and participates in community meetings as appropriate; prepares and distributes publicity materials, including newsletters and fliers.
* Conducts meetings of the staff and attends principal and other District meetings as necessary.
Physical Requirements
Requires light work that involves walking or standing some of the time, and involves exerting up to 10 lbs. of force on a recurring basis and/or routine keyboard operations.
Terms of Employment
240 Day-Contract; Compensation per Lexington Four Administrative Salary Schedule - B1.
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy.
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