Assistant Principal K-2

Position Title: Assistant Principal

Department: Alma Primary School

Reports To: Principal

Contract: 240 Days (12-months)

Closing: Until Filled

Salaries:https://www.almasd.net (under state-required info)

The Assistant Principal at Alma Primary School is responsible for supporting students and faculty in grades K-2. This position requires an individual who holds a valid Arkansas educator license and possesses the potential or capacity to effectively perform the essential duties and responsibilities outlined below, as well as any other duties as assigned:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES The Assistant Principal reports directly to the APS Building Principal, as well as the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. Leadership and collaboration are key components of this position. This includes all aspects of supervision, administration and management of the following:

• Focuses on student/child development appropriate to K-2 students
• Promotes and maintains a culture of learning for students and personnel
• Establishes rules, procedures and support of classroom management
• Supports a culture of high expectations for student achievement, behavior and development
• Establishes and maintains high expectations for faculty and staff commitment to the processes of teaching and learning
• Leads and supports programs, PLCs, leadership teams, curriculum, instruction, professional learning, assessments and accountability
• Partners with the building principal in leading students, faculty and staff in fulfilling the mission and vision of the school
• Assists the principal in supervision of personnel including teachers, instructional assistants, support staff and others.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Student and learning focused
• A natural teacher and leader
• Possesses a growth mindset and a positive attitude
• Recognizes the importance of service to Alma Primary School
• Visionary
• A facilitator of learning and team building; capable of effectively presenting and leading in the school setting
• Focused on building relationships with students, parents and staff
• Knowledge of K-2 master schedule building and building management in general
• Skillful as evidenced by: technology skills, communication skills, collaboration skills, interpersonal skills, facilitation, teaching, time management, planning and organization
• Ability to use good judgment in making decisions; discerning

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS and/or EXPERIENCE

• Valid Building-Level Administrator License (or in progress)
• K-5 classroom experience
• Building-level administrator experience preferred
• Preschool director expereince preferred

Alma School District assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position.