Assistant Principal

Essential Duties 

● Assists in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives. 

● Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extra-curricular activities. 

● Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning. 

● Assists in ensuring that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school. 

● Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research. 

● Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching. 

● Assists in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices. 

● Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs. 

● Assists in the recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, corrective action, and other human resource issues. 

● Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs. 

● Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. 

● Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school's standards and school district policies. 

● Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment. 

● Assists in the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies.

Additional Duties 

● Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. 

● Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

● Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiating instruction based upon student learning styles. 

● Knowledge of High school curriculum and concepts. 

● Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision. 

● Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

 ● Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.

 ● Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.

 ● Effective verbal and written communication skills.

 ● Ability to develop and implement projects. 

● Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

 ● Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints. 

● Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth. 

● Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.