High School Assistant Principal

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in educational administration or school leadership.
• Valid Alabama certificate in educational leadership, administration, and/or supervision.
• Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in providing effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the instructional program.
• Assist with the supervision of the school remediation programs.
• Assist with the supervision of school data collection and analysis.
• Assist in interpreting and enforcing local, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws.
• Assist the principal in the personnel function.
• Assist the principal in securing, maintaining, and managing material resources.
• Assist in improving student attendance.
• Assist with scheduling and assigning students for instruction.
• Assist with extra-curricular activities at the level assigned.
• Assist with the supervision of classroom instruction.
• Assist with the distribution and accounting of textbooks and instructional supplies.
• Assist with curriculum development and other related matters.
• Prepare such reports as assigned.
• Assist with inspection of the physical plant" and grounds and report maintenance/custodial needs ...
• Assist with procedures related to the health and safety of staff and students.
• Assume overall responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
• Be on call when necessary to provide proper building security and building maintenance, and to handle emergency situations.
• Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of modern school secondary education and the ability to apply them to the needs of the school.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current curriculum and instructional practices and trends.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the law as pertaining to schools.
• Knowledge of various evaluation tools.
• Knowledge of state and local policies and procedures.
• Skills in recruitment, selection, induction, and assignment of personnel
• Skills in maintaining effective discipline.
• Ability to plan and conduct faculty meetings.
• Ability to evaluate staff effectively.
• Ability to manage fiscal resources
• Physical mobility, dexterity, strength and visual acuity to meet student needs, deal with student problems, and assist with building maintenance problems and school ground monitoring activities.

OTHER DESIRABLE QUALITIES:

• Strong motivation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective communication skills
• Organizational and data managements skills required
• Excellent people/relationship building skills
• Ability to use problem-solving skills to generate solutions
• Must be team-oriented and flexible
• Thorough understanding of No Child Left Behind and Annual Yearly Progress (AYP)
• Ability to deliver training programs to achieve desired results
• Willingness to travel

JOB GOAL - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL:

To serve as an assistant to the instructional and administrative leader of the school. To work with staff, students and the community to ensure a high quality educational program, and to formulate and accomplish the school mission.

EVALUATION:

Job performance will be evaluated by the Superintendent in accordance with Board Policy.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt