Assistant Principal - AHS

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JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:             ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

PRIMARY FUNCTION:  Assists in the administration of all aspects of the total school program for Alleghany Highlands Public Schools by providing educational leadership for students and staff consistent with division goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must possess or be eligible for a Postgraduate Professional License with endorsement as a Principal or Administration/Supervision K-12.

• Have demonstrated the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel and members of the community.

REPORTS TO:             Building Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conducting instructional supervision and evaluation including classroom and teaching observations for assigned areas.
2. Implements curriculum and educational objectives consistent with goals.
3. Advises teachers regarding instruction, classroom management, and student discipline.
4. Provides leadership in initiating in-service programs and organizational improvements.
5. Provides a climate conducive to effective communications through the use of faculty meetings, committees, and individual conference.
6. Coordinates the use of subject matter specialists, resource teachers, and other resource personnel.
7. Assists the principal in coordinating and administering pupil personnel services and maintaining high expectations for daily operations.
8. Maintains effective discipline and fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff.
9. Ensures adequate supervision of students.
10. Coordinates and supervises student activities and events including before/after school activities, as requested.
11. Coordinates services to students such as guidance, health, special education;.
12. Participates in eligibility meetings.
13. Ensures that all staff members keep and submit accurate and up-to-date records, as required.
14. Ensures that the Student Code of Ethics and Character Counts Pillars are displayed and emphasized throughout the school.
15. Maintains school rules and regulations which conform to the regulations of the School Board of Alleghany County and the State Board of Education

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                   ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (continued)

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1. Assists in school scheduling;
2. Assists the principals in administering staff personnel procedures in accordance with approved policies and procedures;
3. Participates in reviewing applications, interviewing, placement, and evaluation of all staff members, as requested;;
4. Contacts substitute employees as needed;
5. Completes required reports;
6. Promotes a healthy and safe work environment;
7. Develops and participates in staff development and in-service training programs for all staff;
8. Assists the principal in administering the financial and building needs of the school;
9. Establishes building maintenance schedules and evaluating their effectiveness;
10. Maintains furniture and equipment inventories;
11. Supervises the use of the school and grounds by all agencies and/or organizations;;
12. t discipline;
13. Implements a discipline policy that fosters a sage and positive environment for all students and staff;
14. Ensures the adequate supervision of students;
15. Hold regular faculty meetings and maintains effective communication with all school personnel;
16. Encourages staff to take advantage of professional growth opportunities by assuming responsibility for a program of in-service training and staff development;
17. Maintains sensitivity to individual personal staff situation/problems;
18. Takes major responsibility for creating an effective environment for learning;
19. Notifies the superintendent and designates on person who is employed in the school to act in his or her behalf when prevented by illness or other causes for performing the required duties;
20. Assigns all staff in the school to such duties, and activities as are necessary for the efficient operation of the school;
21. Oversees that all staff members keep and submit accurate and up-to-date records, as required;

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JOB DESCRIPTION- (continued)

TITLE:       ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

1. Assumes responsibility for assigning faculty members(s) to supervise the loading and unloading of school buses, parent pick-up and drop-off stations and ensures the security of the students parking lot(s);
2. Maintains and ensures the security of student records according to local, state, and federal guidelines;
3. Maintains the attractiveness of building and grounds, reports needed repairs to the maintenance department;
4. Coordinates the planning and implementing of the school budget;
5. Ensures the maintenance of accurate financial records and provides for the receipt of all funds in accordance with state accounting procedures, including extracurricular activity funds;
6. Arranges special events and prepares communications that help to interpret the school’s programs to the parent and the community;
7. Responds to needs and concerns of parents and other community members or agencies;
8. Establishes and utilizes a School Parent Advisory Council/Committee
9. Reviews requests and grants permission for the use of school buildings by community groups;
10. Assumes responsibility for the supervision of students during the school day, while being transported to and from school, on school trips and during activity or function sponsored by the school and attended by students;
11. ensures that the Character Counts Pillars are displayed and emphasized throughout the school;
12. Make a careful daily check of student absences and requires an excuse following each absence;
13. Administers school rules and regulations which conform to the regulations of the County School Board of Alleghany and the State Board of Education;
14. Coordinates with the Athletic Director on staffing, supervising, and scheduling athletic events;
15. Coordinates with extra-curricular sponsors/coaches on supervising, coverage, and scheduling of all extra-curricular activities;
16. Recognizes and rewards students’ academic, extra-curricular, and/or conduct achievements;
17. Develops necessary bulletins and communiqués to students and parents;
18. Maintains records and files of meetings and assorted communiqués ;
19. Confers with individual students and student groups;
20. Assumes responsibility of assigning administrative coverage/attendance for all student activities and events;
21. Coordinates the safe and efficient utilization of the school facilities for instructional, extracurricular, and community activities;
22. Analyzes data on student achievement;
23. Uses the resources of the community and involves parents and citizens in evaluating the school program, developing the Biennial School Plan, Volunteer services in the school, and programs of supplemental instruction or enrichment/
24. Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as the superintendent shall direct;

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JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:       ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (continued)

1. Creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation;
2. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities;
3. Contacts parents immediately, or as soon as reasonably possible, in the event of an accident, serious illness, or other matter pertaining to the general welfare of the student;
4. Conducts fund raising activities in accordance with School Board regulation;
5. Maintains school handbook of policies and procedures, including the school division’s standards of student conduct and enforcement procedures, along with matters of interest to parents and students;
6. Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
7. Communicates with students, student counselors, resource officers, and parents through conferences and other means;
8. Assumes responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school
9. Maintains licensure at the state and/or national lever: assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
10. Demonstrates non-discriminatory practices in all activities; and
11. Performs related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools in accordance with school/system policies and practices.
12. Occasional travel with students on school field trips may be required;
13. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds may be required;
14. Must possess demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents as attested to by the Division Superintendent of schools. Candidate must possess good moral character.
15. To perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

            Twelve-month contract, Exempted FLSA status.  The School Board shall establish a salary annually.

EVALUATION:

            Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations and evaluation of administrative personnel.

Salary : $78,073 - $96,727