Lewiston Public Schools

Assistant Principal - Lewiston High School

SUMMARY: Responsible for providing assistance to the Principal in the administration of the total school program.

Salary Range: $92,431-$110,367

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other Duties May Be Assigned.

  • Serves as administrative head of the school in the absence of the principal.
  • Works with guidance counselors.
  • Administers a program of student discipline and interacts with students to encourage positive performance.
  • Monitors pupil attendance.
  • Deals with truancy issues.
  • Assists with staff evaluation and supervision.
  • Manages building staff, including class schedules and building problems.
  • Assists with and supervises staff attendance and assignment of substitute teachers.
  • Assists scheduling and supervising special events during the school day.
  • Assists with preparation of teacher and student handbooks.
  • Assists with coordinating the development of the master teaching schedule.
  • Administer over PET’s.
  • Assists with formation of school budget, ordering and distribution of supplies and equipment.
  • Provides general supervision to students. Supervises extra curricular activities.
  • Maintains relationship with parents and community.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises the employees in the High School when the Principal is absent from the building.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Masters Degree in Education, teaching and/or administrative experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Teaching Certificate. M.S. Endorsement or Specific Course work related to High School or valid administrative certificate.

Language Skills

Ability to read and analyze, and interpret general business periodicals professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Education and Training
  • Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care

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