Administrator

Education/Certification:

• Acceptance and understanding of the school mission
• Master’s degree or higher, preferably in related field

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Thorough understanding of curriculum, instruction, and student learning
• Thorough understanding of school operations
• Strong organizational, communication (written and oral) skills in English,, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate campus support operations

Experience:

• Administrative and leadership work experience
• Classroom teaching experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills in English
• Proficient computer skills

Primary Purpose:

Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations in a manner that supports a learning environment that maximizes the potential of each student. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
• Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Serve as the campus testing coordinator.
• Arrange for and manage substitute teachers
• Maintain student discipline (white slips, meeting with students, maintaining records, etc.)

School/Organizational Climate

• Promote a positive and nurturing climate for learning
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Create, maintain, and support a learning environment that is academically, emotionally, and physically safe.

School/Organizational Improvement

• Commit to prepare students for their future by building relationships, promote learning that is rigorous and relevant, and develop each student’s unique talents and skills
• Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members
• Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

Personnel Management

• Observe employee performance, record observation, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser for the designated teacher appraisal system.
• Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Embrace shared leadership and collaboration with administrative staff and teachers.
• Supervise operations in the principal’s absence.
• Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with the attendance clerk on followup investigations.
• Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.
• Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
• Maintain and manage school records, attendance, report cards and discipline
• Foster respectful relations and professionalism in a nurturing environment
• Network, market, and advocate for the school
• Commit to educating the whole child in a diverse environment
• Other duties as needed or assigned

Student Management

• Ability to make decisions based on what is best for students.
• Treat students, parents, and community members with respect.
• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
• Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and supports learning.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.

School/Community Relations

• Embrace and promote cultural diversity on campus and in the community.
• Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing its mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Assistant Principals may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the school.