Elementary Assistant Principal

VACANCY * ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OVERALL PURPOSE
This position is responsible for serving as an educational leader at the Elementary School and assisting the Building Principal in organizing and supervising the operation of the school, and providing an educationally safe and nurturing learning/work environment for students and staff within the framework of available resources.
This position is required to conduct business in a professional and cordial manner that will uphold the integrity and reputation of the Tyrone Area School District (TASD). This position maintains a thorough working knowledge of and adheres to the policies, regulations, and procedures of TASD.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (other duties may be assigned) Assist the Building Principal in performing the following:
1. Supervise instructional staff to improve instructional techniques; conduct formal teacher observations, post conferences, complete forms and ratings; conduct informal teacher observations all in accordance with District and PA guidelines. Ensure all teachers are addressing state standards and have lesson plans developed in accordance with District requirements. Exercise instructional leadership in developing an educational program that meets the needs of all students. Monitor planned courses/curriculum for consistent implementation and effective delivery.
2. Work with other administrators to plan professional development.
3. Oversee student attendance and conduct and discipline accordingly, as well as maintain and update student/parent handbooks in compliance with regulations; implement programs to improve attendance and conduct.
4. Schedule and monitor state and local assessments in accordance with regulations and established procedures. Collect, assess, and analyze data to develop action plans to enhance instructional techniques/practices and student
achievement addressing elements of professional development and material/resource needs.
5. Foster positive communication with parents, community/county agencies, Parent/Teacher Organizations, and business partners. Meet and effectively communicate with students, parents, teachers, administration, local and county agencies, etc. as well as representing the school district to outside groups. Respond to inquiries from parents and citizens in a timely manner.
6. Work with the special education department, including teachers, staff, and parents to ensure appropriate education is occurring in accordance with IEPs. Serve as LEA for special education services when needed.
7. Provide a safe school environment that includes procedures and policies that support school-wide discipline protecting the welfare of all students and staff. Encourage and foster an acceptable student attitude of respect, integrity, and pride.
8. Maintain a clean, orderly physical environment that adheres to safety procedures and drills in accordance with local and state mandates.
9. Complete various reports, grants, documents, surveys, evaluations, schedules, etc. regarding the instructional program, related school activities to ensure federal and states mandates are met in a timely and accurate fashion.
10. Plan, prepare, and regularly monitor the building’s operating budget.
11. Monitor performance and oversee time and attendance for instructional and non-instructional staff in the building in collaboration with other appropriate personnel and complete annual evaluations. Create and monitor improvement plans, as necessary.
12. Assist central office administration in the hiring process for instructional and non-instructional positions and make recommendations for position postings and transfers.
13. Develop and execute a master class schedule for all staff and students that maximizes instruction and student learning.
14. Attend evening and weekend activities and meetings in addition to regular work hours, as necessary, including school board meetings, parent meetings, and other schoolwide events.
15. Maintain a positive public relations program and always project a desirable school/district image.
16. Oversee substitute teachers and student teachers assigned to the building.
17. Other duties assigned by the Building Principal and/or Superintendent of Schools.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Building Principal to:
• Oversee PreK program and PreK Counts Grant.
• Oversee Daycare Director, Daycare staff, and Daycare operations, including summer program.
• Oversee Early Intervention program, including summer program.
• Serve as District Federal Programs Coordinator, overseeing schoolwide Title I program and other federal programs (Title IIA; Title IV) including grant application, grant monitoring, and auditing requirements.
• Oversee PreK and Kindergarten registrations.
• Oversee summer programming, as applicable.
Tyrone Area School
District
Visit: www.tyrone.k12.pa.us
Deadline:
May 27, 2025
EOE
provided by The Altoona Mirror
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