Assistant Principal - 195 Days

About the role

The Assistant Principal supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students. They interact, communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders effectively, establishing a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Safeguards confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Assumes responsibility for the administration of the school in the absence of the principal.
• Assists in daily operations of the school as assigned to include activities such as planning and presenting professional learning based on best practices; attending and conducting student and staff meetings on the school and district level; administering budgets; counseling students, teachers and parents; networking with support entities; administering testing programs and data reviews; planning and designing master schedules; reviewing and assisting in the selection of instructional materials; evaluating certified and support staff; enrolling and placing students; coordinating and administering discipline systems; assisting with bus and other transportation schedules, routines and procedures; ensuring proper acquisition and orientation of substitutes; maintaining inventories; and assisting with building maintenance, etc.
• Affords assistance in school-sponsored events, including before and after school activities.
• Stays abreast of new trends and research studies in the field of education and interprets their potential usefulness within the framework of the total school program.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of both formative and summative assessments; analyzes assessment data in relation to student learning and develops instructional strategies to close the learning and performance gap.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops as required.
• Operates general office equipment as needed to conduct daily activities.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of student records, instructional efficiency, and professional development.
• Meets with parents, administrators and school counselors as needed to discuss student performance, activities, etc.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational administration or related area of discipline with a minimum of three years teaching experience.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid SC Teaching License (any applicable area) and Administrative Certificate Add-On.

Skills

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations.
• Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities.
• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties.
• Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information.
• Ability to interact and communicate in an effective and professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.
• Personal computer experience required. Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
• Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory.
• Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines.
• Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.
• Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines.
• Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee.
• Computer literacy required.

Physical Demands

• Lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Pushes/pulls items such as furniture or boxes of materials.
• Sits, stands, walks, talks, listens and reaches with hands and arms.
• Uses close vision, distance vision.
• Works with occasional noise levels.
• Works with occasional exposure to environmental conditions.
• Works with occasional travel.

Other Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
• Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory.
• Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines.
• Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.
• Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines.
• Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee.
• Computer literacy required.