Elementary School Assistant Principal

About the role

The Assistant Principal supports the principal in the overall administration and instructional leadership of the school, focusing on creating a positive and engaging learning environment for students, fostering professional growth among staff, and ensuring effective school operations. This role involves collaboration with teachers, parents, and the broader community to promote the educational success and well-being of all students.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Leadership:
  • Collaborate with the Principal and school leadership to develop and implement instructional programs that align with educational standards and promote student achievement.
  • Support teachers in implementing effective instructional strategies and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  • Conduct classroom observations, provide feedback, and facilitate professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practices.
  • Collaborates with the implementation of the K-5 sequential curriculum to ensure students are prepared for future academic experiences.
• Student Support and Discipline:
  • Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive school climate where students feel supported and encouraged to excel academically and socially.
  • Implement and enforce school policies and procedures regarding student conduct and discipline, ensuring fairness and consistency.
  • Work with counselors, social workers, and other support staff to address student behavior and provide interventions when necessary.
  • Interacts with students directly on any items of concern on personal initiative or when referred by staff members.
  • Provides for safe, healthful and stimulating surroundings; a variety of learning opportunities and adequate directions for student expectations.
• Family and Community Engagement:
  • Foster positive relationships with parents/guardians through effective communication, meetings, and involvement in school activities.
  • Collaborate with community organizations, local businesses, and stakeholders to enhance educational opportunities and resources for students.
  • Organize and participate in family events, workshops, and informational sessions to promote parental involvement in their child’s education.
  • Aids and assists the Parent Involvement Committee in pursuit of its objectives and in the accomplishment of its activities.
• Administrative Oversight:
  • Assist the Principal in the day-to-day management of school operations, including scheduling, coverage of staff absences, curriculum implementation, instructional leadership, supervision and evaluation of staff, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Steps in to support building operations and leadership in the absence of the principal.
  • May be asked to provide administrative coverage and/or support to other UCC school buildings when absences arise.
  • Coordinate standardized testing and assessment activities, ensuring compliance with state and district regulations.
  • Manages student enrollment, attendance records, and other administrative tasks as needed.
  • Evaluates and expedites, where necessary, staff or parent requests for student evaluation for possible Special Education placement.
• Professional Development and Staff Support:
  • Support the professional growth and development of teachers and staff through mentoring, coaching, and facilitating professional learning communities.
  • Aid in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new staff members, ensuring alignment with the school’s mission and values.
  • Collaborate with the Principal in conducting performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback to staff.
  • Observes and supervises the performance of all staff members so as to be acquainted with the status, atmosphere, and tone of the total school environment and with the point of improving their effectiveness in the performance of their assigned tasks and duties, meeting DPI requirements.
  • Evaluates and expedites, where necessary, staff or parent requests for student evaluation for possible Special Education placement.
• Agency and Administrative Team:
  • Attends and participates in the school leadership team and other meetings called or as directed by the school principal.
  • Accepts and performs duties as member of school leadership or staff committees as may be directed by the school principal.
  • Prepares and provides in proper format all reports required or requested.
  • Communicates to all school and agency leadership and administration in a suitable manner, information on all aspects of the school operation.
  • Communicates with staff members on all pertinent topics and matters of mutual concern through use of such devices as teacher handbook, parent handbook, building rules and regulations, periodic meetings, individual conferences, written bulletins, directives and memos, parent newsletters and bulletin board postings.
  • Adheres to the provisions of the employee handbook and contracts when making decisions affecting the working conditions of employees.
• Administrative Tasks:
  • Promulgates via memos/emails to teachers, parent newsletters, distribution of flyers, class visits or PA announcements needed information or of potential value to students.
  • Maintains appropriate records of student activities and performance for internal and external use when needed.
  • Reviews (with parent present, if requested), refines, and forwards such records when they are properly requested by the receiving school after student withdrawal.
  • Requests from the former school for the records of newly enrolled students.
  • Aids staff and administrators in assigning students to appropriate classes or classes to ensure the best possible learning opportunities.
  • Attends IEP and other Special Education meetings.
  • Evaluates all submissions relating to teacher absence and provides necessary recommendations for coverage and approvals for time off requests.
  • Develops cooperatively with staff, such rules and regulations as will best serve the day-to-day needs of school operations, and for special circumstances as needed.
  • Time Budgets personal time in a manner that will allow maximum time (approximately 80% of the work day) in classrooms, observing instruction, and directly interacting with staff members during their workday, and students during their school day.
  • Collaborates with the building administrator to: Devise teacher work schedules to allow for balanced teaching, preparation, and supervisory assignment patterns which will meet contract and employee handbook requirements, and agency needs.
  • Assigns non-teaching personnel and traveling staff members to work shifts that will ensure that their service will best meets operational needs.
  • Arranges facility use (multi-purpose areas) to provide for a change of physical set-up.
  • Maintains all necessary licensure and certification requirements of the position.
  • Pursues necessary coursework, training, and professional development to fulfill licensure and certification requirements.
  • Accepts and follows through on other responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Directors, Executive Director, Agency, and/or his/her designee.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor to support students, colleagues, or the school community.
• Maintenance:
  • Develops a general personal knowledge of the overall state of cleanliness, repair, and/or operational efficiency of the major building components, service systems, major implements or tools, and equipment/installations located on the school premises.
  • Consults when needed with the Maintenance Director on all aspects of operation, safety, proper and secure storage, inventory, and staff use of required goods and services.
  • In consultation with building administrators, establishes guidelines for receipt, refusal, and quality evaluation, proper and secure storage, inventory, and staff use of required goods and services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a school administrative or leadership position.
• Experience in developing and implementing instructional programs and strategies.
• Proven ability to manage and supervise staff effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills in a school setting.
• Sound judgment in dealing with students, teachers, school staff, leaders, families, and community stakeholders.
• Knowledge of effective classroom and behavioral management techniques to engage students in meaningful learning.

Benefits

UCC School Administrators are mission-driven, dedicated, compassionate, highly effective, reflective, collaborative, culturally responsive, data-driven, and committed to the academic and social-emotional development and excellence of all students.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Typically works during school hours, with additional hours for meetings, events, and administrative tasks. May involve occasional evening or weekend work for school events or meetings. Regular work hours may be adjusted or changed at the discretion of the school principal based on the needs of the building.