Assistant Principal - Elementary

General Description

This is for the 2026-2027 school year. Assists the principal in providing educational leadership for students and staff consistent with division goals.

Responsibilities

• Assists the principal in administering and evaluating the instructional programs of the school.
• Provides leadership in initiating in-service programs and organizational improvements.
• Serves as an assistant to the principal.
• Provides leadership and direction to the school’s teachers and support staff.
• Curates curriculum development with Instructional Services, administrators, specialists, and teachers.
• Communicates division wide policy, procedures, and guidelines to school staff.
• Interprets School Board policy, procedures, and guidelines to parents and public.
• Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes, policies, and guidelines related to public schools, and in particular, the operation of programs for the academically talented and special education.
• Assists principal in directing extra-curricular programs, to include athletic, performing arts, and academic activities.
• Serves as an instructional leader; reviews and analyzes data to lead the school’s efforts in achieving high academic performance for all students.
• Aids the principal in determining staffing needs with the Director of Elementary School Education and the Human Resources Department, recommending staffing changes.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of school staff.
• Makes occasional representation at meetings, conferences, hearings, and other public forums; gathers citizen and parental input.
• Provides planning for faculty professional development for the academic year.
• Provides oversight in the summer for custodial and maintenance work pace and completion.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Participates in professional development activities to enhance preparation for principalship.
• Provides assistance to the Principal in developing the budget; monitors school and activity fund budgets.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodologies of school administration;
• Of instructional program planning;
• Of child growth and development, total school operation and group dynamics;
• And of related state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply regulations;
• To plan, organize, and administer a public school;
• And direct and evaluate a diversified professional staff.
• Demonstrated abilities in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, long range planning and forecasting, and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must hold a valid Postgraduate Professional license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision.
• Must have three to five years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience.

Additional Job Requirements

• Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Compensation

$83,284.61 - $134,210.13

Hours Per Day

8

Days Per Year

260

Benefits

Offers a wide variety of benefits to employees.

Reasonable Accommodations

Administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ensures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws.