Elementary Level Office | Assistant Principal | Elementary School

About the role

Plan organize and direct assigned educational operations activities and services at an assigned elementary school including curriculum and instructional programs processes and procedures; coordinate personnel communications discipline functions welfare and guidance services testing and evaluation fiscal functions and information to enhance student learning and achievement and assure smooth and efficient school activities; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal with directing the day‑to‑day activities of the school site.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining school timelines and priorities.
• Assist in assuring related activities comply with established standards, requirements, laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of school programs, services, schedules, goals, objectives, plans, strategies, standards, projects, processes and procedures.
• Respond to emergency situations involving staff, students and others.
• Assist in providing instructional leadership for the school.
• Assist in assuring proper implementation of District curricular models.
• Coordinate educational functions including practices, instructional material guidelines and requirements, curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Participate in the development and implementation of curriculum standards.
• Monitor instructional activities to assure alignment with curriculum requirements; review, analyze and adjust instructional activities in response to student achievement data.
• Maintain current knowledge of educational methods, practices and standards related to school operations and related laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures; assist in modifying programs and services to assure compliance with standards and requirements as needed.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; coordinate subordinate work assignments and review work to assure compliance with established requirements; supervise and provide professional development activities to assure compliance with District curricular models.
• Coordinate student discipline functions at the assigned school site; oversee and assist with student supervision, expulsions and manifestation determinations; review, analyze and implement student management plans in response to student discipline data; assist faculty and staff with interpreting student discipline data and developing and implementing classroom management strategies.
• Coordinate communications to maintain a positive school image; develop and implement communication strategies to enhance awareness of school successes among faculty, students, parents, community agencies and the media; collaborate with Public Affairs in communicating school successes; investigate and assure proper and timely resolution of student, staff, administrative, parent, faculty and public conflicts and complaints.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit.

Requirements

Any combination equivalent to a bachelor's degree and graduate courses needed to meet educational licensing requirements and four years of teaching experience.

Skills

• Strong planning, administrative, supervisory, analytical, computer, organizational, accountability skills.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of the comprehensive organization operations, policies and objectives of the assigned school.
• Advanced knowledge of curriculum standards and requirements and the specialized aspects, methods, processes, principles, practices, procedures and terminology related to elementary school curricular models.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid Administrative Services Credential.

Physical Requirements

• Communication Skills: Ability to speak clearly and hear effectively in various environments.
• Manual Dexterity: Adeptness in the use of hands and fingers.
• Postural Endurance: Sit or stand for prolonged periods as the job requires.
• Flexibility: Ability to bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to perform specific duties.
• Visual Acuity: Close vision ability with the capacity to adjust focus.