Assistant Principal (Ashville Elementary)

Title: Assistant Principal                                                                       

Department: Administration

Reports to: Superintendent and Building Principal

Employment Status: Regular/Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Description: The Assistant Principal assists the building principal in the direction and supervision of educational and safety procedures. They ensure growth and maintenance of a cooperative learning environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of students, taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Attend board of education meetings and report on matters pertinent to the school.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of all board policies and regulations.
• Prepare all reports and maintain such records as required by school law, regulation or request of the superintendent or principal.
• Administer the assigned school in the principal’s absence.
• Attend special events, functions, and athletic events as they relate to the building assignment in conjunction with the principal.
• Assist in the supervision of extracurricular activities as required.
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a positive public relations program by making contact with the public with tact and diplomacy.
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation.
• Respond to and appropriately handle complaints of parents.
• Arrange conferences with parents, teachers, and students regarding grades/disciplinary procedures.
• Assist in appraising the performance of teachers through class visits and conferences for the purpose of improving instruction and assisting teachers with any problems.
• Assist the principal in reviewing teacher lesson plans.
• Assist in the supervision and evaluation of classroom teachers, classified staff, guidance counselors, school nurse, athletic director and any other staff deemed necessary.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., evaluations, health problems, documentation for legal proceedings.
• Assist in coordinating the work of special teachers who are assigned to the school.
• Assist in the development of the master schedule.
• Assist in the coordination of custodial service at the school with the custodial supervisor.
• Assist in the supervision of the operations of the buildings, grounds, and other school property.
• Assist in the preparation and supervision of fire and tornado drills and other emergency preparedness programs.
• Report serious accidents, burglaries, and incidents of an unusual nature to the proper authorities as quickly as possible.
• Assist in the supervision of the health service program for the building along with the school nurse.
• Oversee bus loading and unloading.
• Monitor cafeteria during lunch.
• Monitor and patrol building hallways.
• Assist the building principal in the general administration of the school.
• Cooperate with juvenile court authorities and other law and social enforcement agencies.
• Counsel students regarding their academic, social, and personal problems in cooperation with guidance counselors.
• Enforce guidelines for proper student conduct, attire, and discipline.
• Monitor and be familiar with all student activities related to assigned building.
• Assist in planning and scheduling appropriate school events.
• Assist the principal in monitoring and resolving problems with student attendance.
• Assist in scheduling appropriate educational assemblies for the student population.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate student records, e.g., discipline cases, attendance.
• Assist in the development of curriculum, as requested.
• Assist with IEP meetings as required.
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principals and democratic values.
• Interact with the principal and/or superintendent and present information as requested.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Ohio School law
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Skills

• Skilled in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Skilled in managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Abilities

• Ability to communicate information and ideas both orally and in writing so others will understand.
• Ability to adapt and response to changing situations and environments, as well as the needs of each individual student.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff and students.
• Ability to resolve problems in an efficient and effective manner and to work effectively with others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid State of Ohio Administrator’s certification/license
• Minimum three years of teaching/educational experience at the K-12 level.
• Such alternative(s) to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Regularly required to speak and hear.
• Required to have dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Required to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to bend at the waist, kneel or crouch.
• Occasionally asked to push, pull, lift, or carry under 25 pounds.
• Occasional interaction among unruly children.
• Occasional weekend or evening work.
• The physical demands described here are a representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Terms of Employment

This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.

The Teays Valley Local School District is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.