Assistant Principal

JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction, to assist in the administration of a school facility; to plan, develop, organize, coordinate and supervise the student attendance, behavior management and extra-curricular activity programs; to assist in the planning, development and implementation of site, instructional and operational goals and objectives, and in the evaluation of the effectiveness of educational programs and personnel performance; and to do other related functions as directed.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for a Maryland educator certificate in the appropriate area with Administrator I endorsement.
• A minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience with experience in a supervisory/leadership role(s).
• Demonstrated experience with instructional programs and effective teaching strategies.
• Possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skill
• Eligibility for an Administrator II Certificate within in one(1) year of hire, preferred.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Assist the Principal in the overall administration of the school.
• Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body and works with special cases as necessary.
• Confer with parents, teachers, counselors, support service personnel and students on matters of discipline and welfare.
• Participate with Principal in teacher observations, evaluations and pre/post-conference meetings.
• Serves as Principal in the absence of the regular principal.
• Assists in analyzing, sharing and using school and student achievement data to develop and implement the school improvement plan.
• Assists Principal with the scheduling of classes, IEP meetings, testing scheduled and any other extracurricular activities and other duties.
• Supervises the preparation of student schedules.
• Works with department heads and/or faculty in compiling the annual budget.
• Requisitions supplies, textbooks and equipment, conducting inventories, maintaining records and checking on receipts for such material.
• Assists in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.
• Assumes responsibility for coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria and other support services
• Supervises the reporting and monitoring of students attendance and works with the appropriate personnel for investigative follow-up actions.
• Performs such record-keeping functions , (such as 504 plans) as the Principal may direct.
• Supervises teachers and/or departments as assigned by the Principal.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Assists the principal in implementing systematic procedures to assess program effectiveness.
• Works with principal to establish and maintain relationships with community organizations.
• Deals promptly and positively with behavior problems.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains a professional deportment and appearance.
• Emulates the highest professional ethics and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.
  
  

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. This prohibition pertains to enrollment in courses and program offerings, participation in school-sponsored activities, hiring, promotion, compensation, job classification, assignment, and all other functions and activities of the school system affecting either its student population or its employees.

PAY & HOURS: This position is a 12 month position with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Caroline County Board of Education, Administrators & Supervisors Salary Scale. Placement on the appropriate salary lane/step will be based on knowledge, experience, skills and abilities related to this position.