Assistant Principal

Primary Duty

This position is responsible for assisting with the management necessary to administer and supervise all instructional programs, policies, and activities of the school to ensure high-quality educational experiences and services for students in a safe and enriching learning environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Aid in providing educational leadership by establishing a climate conducive to learning, planning, and coordinating effective instructional programs.
• Implement systematic procedures to assess program effectiveness and compile necessary reports to support findings.
• Work with the Principal to compile, analyze, and evaluate school and student achievement data to develop and implement the school improvement plan.
• Work to ensure appropriate programming for all students and initiate a response to intervention referrals and intra-school placement as directed by the Principal.
• Assist with the implementation of a school discipline plan that contains clear expectations and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school district’s Code of Conduct.
• Monitor, assist, and evaluate staff implementation of school improvement plans, SACs, SAT, Academic Reform Plans, and effective instructional and assessment practices.
• Conduct teacher-parent-student conferences to promote the maximum student achievement for all students through Response to Intervention (RTI), Student Support Teams, and other appropriate interventions.
• Supervise teaching and learning on a continuous basis for the improvement of classroom instruction and teacher-student relationships.
• Supervise and coordinate the inventory of all instructional materials, textbooks, and equipment.
• Cook up and supervise lunch, bus, and hall duty as well as instructional, athletic, and extracurricular activities.
• Assist the Principal in developing and monitoring the implementation of the master schedule and make recommendations to pupils, teachers, counselors, and parents affecting student scheduling.
• Evaluate teachers and other support staff according to the school district’s policies and procedures as directed by the Principal.
• Assume specific responsibilities assigned by the Principal in the recruitment, orientation, placement, supervision, and evaluation of staff.
• Aid in the identification of professional learning needs and the development and implementation of the school improvement plan to meet those needs.
• Supervise after-school programs and extracurricular activities as needed.
• Work with the Principal to establish and maintain relationships with the PTA/PTO, School Council, and other community organizations to ensure ongoing communication and initiate activities that foster productive parent and community involvement.
• Aid in maintaining a safe and orderly environment by implementing and communicating the emergency procedures Emergency Preparedness Plan to students, teachers, and staff.
• Foster a school climate that supports both student and staff success and promotes respect and appreciation for all students, teachers, staff, and families.