What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal (10-months) position at Dekalb Co?
DeKalb County Schools
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POSITION TITLE: Assistant Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in School Administration
REPORTS TO:
- Principal
SUPERVISES:
- Faculty, staff and students as designated by the principal.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in providing effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the instructional program.
- Assists in interpreting and enforcing federal and state laws and state and local board policies.
- Assists the principal in personnel functions.
- Assists the principal in securing, maintaining and managing material resources.
- Assists in preparing and administering the school budget and supervising school finances.
- Assists the principal in assuming responsibility for scheduling.
- Assists in ensuring that students receive appropriate placement and services.
- Plans and accomplishes personal and professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics.
- Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
- Assists in providing professional growth opportunities for staff.
- Assists in communicating and clarifying the school's mission to students, staff and community.
- Assists in providing a safe, orderly environment that facilitates teaching and learning.
- Assists in providing a climate of high expectations for staff and students.
- Maintain the confidentiality of student records.
DUTIES:
- Shall fulfill duties of the principal when the principal is absent.
- Shall perform any other position related duties as assigned by the principal or superintendent.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Salary and work year to be according to the current applicable salary schedule.
EVALUATION:
- Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provision of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
NOTE: See Board policies for additional requirements.
