Assistant Principal - Middle

About the role

Assist in the overall administration of assigned elementary school within the District.

Responsibilities

• Supervising assigned professional, paraprofessional, administrative and support personnel
• Assisting with planning, implementation and evaluation of all programs and operations essential to a responsive, effective and efficient instructional environment
• Developing and implementing programs within organizational policies
• Reporting major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports
• Overseeing daily operations and administration; assuming Principal responsibilities in absence
• Supervising staff: establishing staffing standards, organizing, selecting/recommending selection, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, terminating or recommending termination
• Preparing periodic employee performance evaluations
• Developing and implementing staff training and development programs
• Assisting in planning and implementing school-wide programs, policies, goals and objectives; ensuring adherence to organizational standards and legal regulations
• Assisting in ensuring school and District policies are effectively explained and implemented
• Assisting in establishing and maintaining plans and actions to accomplish school goals; establishing school calendars and schedules
• Assisting in development of long-range facility needs; coordinating safety and facility/grounds inspections
• Assisting with preparation and management of school budget; soliciting and securing grants; directing or assisting with procurement of equipment and supplies
• Assisting in reviewing and evaluating instructional program; observing classroom environment and making recommendations for improvement; establishing textbook accountability system
• Assisting in coordinating and implementing required standardized testing programs
• Maintaining high standards of student conduct and enforcing discipline per due process
• Providing leadership and supervision of extracurricular activities as assigned
• Coordinating special programs and events as assigned
• Receiving and responding to inquiries, concerns and complaints from teachers, students and parents; resolving administrative, instructional and behavioral problems
• Preparing and maintaining records and reports required by law, Board policies and administrative directives; ensuring staff maintain records and prepare reports accurately and timely
• Assisting in implementing the public relations program for assigned school
• Enforcing policies and procedures to protect safety and welfare of students and staff
• Keeping abreast of developments and innovations; ensuring staff remain current
• Keeping supervisor informed of unusual and routine events
• Performing administrative/office duties: preparing reports and correspondence, compiling information, copying and filing, responding to e-mails
• Representing the school and District at professional and community meetings
• Coordinating school programs and activities with other schools, agencies and organizations
• Attending classes, training, conferences, workshops and meetings to maintain job knowledge and skills/certifications
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree in educational administration or supervision from an accredited college or university
• State certification in Administration/Supervision at the elementary and/or secondary level, Educational Leadership, or equivalent as defined by the Tennessee Department of Education
• 3 to 5 years of successful teaching experience with some demonstrated leadership experience
• An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively (examples: Adult Higher Education, MBA, Organizational Management, Public Administration)
• Degree equivalency formula: Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years plus required years of experience; Master’s Degree = 2 years plus required years of experience; where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included