Assistant Principal

About the role

Join a team dedicated to the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. Inspire and motivate young learners, putting students first in education.

Responsibilities

• Aids the principal in establishing and maintaining an effective learning climate in the school.
• Aids the principal in the overall administration of the school.
• Serves as principal in the absence of the regular principal.
• Aids the principal in designing and implementing programs based on current educational theory and research to meet the specific needs of the school and its students.
• Facilitates and evaluates the CSUSA-approved instructional program in assigned departments to maximize the cognitive and affective progress of each student.
• Aids the principal in acquiring and utilizing instructional supplies, equipment, and textbooks for the school.
• Aids the principal in facilitating services for all students in the school, including those with special needs.
• Participates in school-level activities to design educational philosophy and goals which maximize student growth.
• Aids the principal in overseeing the facility and grounds of the assigned school and making recommendations about short-range and long-range needs.
• Aids the principal in conducting ongoing assessments of the educational program in the assigned school, including analyzing test results, attendance records, discipline reports, and feedback from students, staff, administrators, and parents.
• Serves as Administrator of School, evaluating performance in assigned departments in accordance with state law and regulation, and CSUSA policy and practices.
• Serves as acting Principal responsible for building operations when the Principal is out of the building.
• Aids the principal in the orientation of new staff in accordance with state law and regulation as well as CSUSA policy and procedures.
• Maintains personnel records, reports, and documentation as required by state and federal law and regulation as well as by CSUSA policy and procedures.
• Works to achieve/sustain 100% of projected student enrollment capacity.
• Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to due process rights of the students.
• Attends school-related activities and events to oversee student behavior and achievements.
• Generates and maintains accurate discipline records.
• Works with students, staff, parents, law enforcement officials, and others in the implementation of student behavior codes in cooperation with the principal.
• Aids the principal in recruiting, screening, background check, and reference checks and recommending and assigning school staff.
• Supports the new hire/recruiting process by properly completing job requisition form, offer letter request, and other items as needed, and securing all the required paperwork (applications and Release forms).
• Supports the Principal during the new employee-interview process, as needed.
• Aids the Human Resources Department in maintaining compliance with certification guidelines.
• Ensures new hire paperwork is coordinated with the Business Administrator/Bookkeeper and on schedule with the payroll calendar.
• Maintains personnel files in a confidential manner.
• Conducts new employee orientation.
• Insures the signed Employee Handbook acknowledgement has been received.
• Supports the Principal in disciplinary actions, coaching, and counseling, exit interviews, etc., as requested.
• Aids the Principal and Human Resources Department in coordinating Performance Appraisal process, including maintaining data in SIS & HR on-line systems.
• Aids the principal in promoting ongoing, two-way communications with relevant audiences (students, staff, parents, community residents) to enhance the educational program provided by the school.
• Aids the principal in utilizing the resources of the school and community to enhance the educational program.
• Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as directed by the principal and/or Vice President of Education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (MA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Professional Certification in Educational Leadership in Applicable State.
• Two to five years relevant experience (in school administration preferred) and/or training.
• Experience in student instruction.

Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company.
• Supports the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Works and interacts with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Thinks ahead and plans over a 1-2 year time span.
• Has the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Has the ability to consistently be at work, to arrive on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction, and to solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Learns and uses large amounts of data, interprets data, detects errors, and prepares reports.
• Possesses strong customer and student orientation.
• Is proactive and takes initiative.
• Thinks creatively.
• Drives projects to completion.
• Strives for the highest level of quality.