Assistant Principal

Overall Purpose

The job of Assistant Principal is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing assigned school site programs and services; providing information and serving as a resource to others; supervising assigned staff; coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations, and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Principal in the overall operation of the school, assuming delegated authority in his absence (interviewing and hiring instructional staff, classroom walkthroughs, review of fiscal policies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the effective operation of the school.
• Collaborates with a variety of district stakeholders (Assistant Principals, instructional staff, parents, community agencies, etc.) for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives.
• Compiles data from a variety of sources (district databases, research papers, Georgia Department of Education, etc.) for the purpose of developing and /or evaluating programs and/or complying with financial, legal, and administrative requirements.
• Evaluates assigned certificated and support staff for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
• Monitors standards-based curriculum instruction and quality learning (development, communication, implementation, evaluation, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing excellence, equality, and equity for staff and students.
• Implements policies, procedures, and processes ( emergency plan, end of course testing, Special Education eligibility, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Manages a variety of school administrative functions (student disciplinary policy, interview committees, school schedule, teacher mediation, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district, and state policy while maintaining safe and efficient school operations.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (grade level or subject area instructional planning, teacher mediation, IEP meetings, emergency planning, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information while facilitating productive outcomes.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials (quantity reports, student activities, athletics, attendance/truancy, correspondence, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Reports suspected child-related issues to assigned site administrator (child abuse, use of illegal substances, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal safety, a positive learning environment and adhering to regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
  
  

Requirements

At least three (3) years successful teaching experience.

Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.

Education/Training

Valid certification in Educational Leadership

Master’s degree

Clearances

Criminal Background Check

FLSA Status/Work Calendar

Exempt/220