Assistant Middle School Principal

Classification: Exempt

About the Role

The Assistant Principal reports directly to the building Principal and promotes the educational development of each student through leadership, supervisory, and management skills.

Qualifications

• New Hampshire certification in Elementary Education with Principal endorsement
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience
• Previous school management experience preferred
• Self-starting with strong ability to work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and employees
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality for personnel and other sensitive information
• Experience with MS Office, Gmail, and Google Suite
• Knowledge of policies governing FERPA, Student Violence Prevention, and Student Discipline
• State of NH Certification in Elementary Education (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assists in establishing and maintaining an effective learning climate in the school
• Plans, organizes, and directs implementation of school activities
• Maintains open communication with the Principal regarding school activities, issues, events, and activities of an unusual or routine nature
• Makes recommendations concerning the school's administration and instruction
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the school budget and finances
• Supervises the maintenance of all required building records and reports
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and other paperwork required to appropriately administer the school
• Collaborates with central administrative staff on larger issues related to transportation and special services
• Shares responsibility for implementation and observance of all Board policies and regulations by the school's staff and students
• Budgets school time to provide for the efficient conduct of school instruction and business
• Assists in scheduling classes within established guidelines to meet student needs and state and federal requirements
• Maintains active relationships with students and parents
• Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum and instructional programs
• Supervises the guidance program to enhance individual student education and development
• Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to due process rights of students
• Establishes guides for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline
• Attends special events to recognize student achievement and attends school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events
• Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development
• Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession
• Assists in the supervision of all professional, administrative, and support personnel attached to the school
• Participates in the selection and supervision of all school building personnel
• Assists in the in-service orientation and training of teachers with special responsibility for staff administrative procedures and instructions
• Recommends, according to established procedures, the removal of a teacher whose work is unsatisfactory
• Assists in planning and supervision of fire drills, tornado drills, and an emergency preparedness program and the safety of the building
• Asserts leadership in times of civil disobedience in school in accordance with established Board policy
• Provides for adequate inventories of school property and for the security and accountability of that property
• Assists with supervision and evaluation of the school's extracurricular program
• Participates in Assistant Principals' meetings, administrative team meetings, and other required or appropriate meetings
• Responds to written and oral requests for information
• Serves as a member of committees and attends meetings as directed by the Principal
• Assists in nurse roles in the absence of the nurse, including distribution of required prescribed medication

Working Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit
• Regularly required to see, talk, and hear
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb steps, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Must occasionally move equipment and/or supplies

Schedule

260 days, full-time, year-round position.

Requirements

• Clear criminal background check
• Verification of health to perform job