Assistant High School Principal/Athletic Director

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

QUALIFICATIONS: General qualifications of a teacher in the State of Missouri; two years of teaching experience and/or supervisor experience; completion of Master’s degree in educational administration; successful completion of the Principal’s assessment designated by the State Board of Education; skill and knowledge of the grade level curriculum; knowledge of annual reporting of MAP and NCLB requirements; and such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate.

REPORTS TO: High School Principal

SUPERVISES: As designated by High School Principal

JOB GOAL: To supervise the total operation of the assigned school providing leadership and direction and creating a businesslike and productive atmosphere where students can learn.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Responsibilities

• Assist with student discipline
• Monitor attendance policy
• Coordinate Patriot Advisory Time
• Limited evaluation of tenure teachers

Standard 1: Facilitates the development, articulation, implementation, and
stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.

1. Effectively communicates vision and mission of school to staff, parents, students, and community members.
2. Clearly articulates implementation plan in which strategies and objectives for accomplishing vision and goals are outlined.. Uses assessment data related to student learning to develop the school vision and mission.
3. Uses relevant demographic data pertaining to students and their families in developing the school mission and goals.
4. Regularly monitors, evaluates, and revises the vision, mission, and implementation plans with input from all stakeholders.
5. Keeps current professionally by membership in professional organizations and reading professional literature.

Standard 2: Advocates, nurtures, and sustains a school culture and instructional
program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.

1. Designs professional development focused on improving student achievement which is consistent with the school vision and goals.
2. Provides a school climate in which students and staff feel valued and important, and in which accomplishments are recognized and celebrated.
3. Assesses school culture and climate on a regular basis.
4. Identifies, clarifies, and addresses barriers to student learning.
5. Maintains a culture of high expectations for self, student, and staff performance.
6. Promotes technologies for teaching and learning.
7. Designs, implements, evaluates, and refines curricular programs based on research and expertise of teachers.
8. Analyzes student performance suing a variety of techniques.
9. Utilizes a variety of sources of information to make decisions.
10. Selects multiple supervisory and evaluation models.
11. Effectively monitors teacher performance to ensure high student achievement.
12. Represents district at professional meetings of interest to education.
13. Contributes to profession by writing and speaking.

Strand 3: Manages daily operations, organization, and resources for a safe,
efficient, and effective learning environment.

1. Demonstrates knowledge of learning, teaching, and student development to make informed management decisions.
2. Recognizes, studies, and applies emerging trends in education.
3. Monitors the school plant, equipment, and support systems to assure safe, efficient, and effective operations.
4. Manages time effectively to maximize attainment of organizational goals.
5. Identifies potential problems and resolves them in a timely manner.
6. Aligns financial, human, and material resources to the goals of the school.
7. Uses effective problem-framing and problem-solving skills.
8. Uses effective conflict resolution skills.
9. Models effective group-process and consensus-building skills.
10. Demonstrates effective communication skills.
11. Provides leadership for effective and efficient management of student behavior to ensure a positive school environment.
12. Uses effective technology skills to manage school operations.
13. Manages fiscal resources responsibly, efficiently and effectively.
14. Creates and maintains a safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing school environment.
15. Maintains confidentiality and privacy of school records and personnel matters.
16. Designs, implements, evaluates, and refines co-curricular and extra-curricular programs.

Strand 4: Collaborates with family and community members, responding to diverse
community interests and needs, and mobilizes community resources.

1. Communicates with the larger community through high visibility and active involvement.
2. Shares information about family and community concerns and expectations on a regular basis.
3. Recognizes the school and community serve one another as resources.
4. Develops and maintains effective media relations.
5. Demonstrates effective communication skills.

Strand 5: Acts with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.

1. Demonstrates a personal and professional code of ethics.
2. Modeling professional behavior in all contexts.
3. Accepts responsibility.
4. Treats people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect.
5. Recognizes and respects the legitimate authority of others.
6. Fulfills legal and contractual obligations.
7. Protects the rights and confidentiality of students and staff.
8. Applies the laws of Missouri and the policies of the Board of Education fairly, wisely, and considerately.
9. Contributes to profession by writing and speaking.

Strand 6: Understands and responds to the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.

1. Facilitates and engages in activities which influence the operations of the school on behalf on students and their families.
2. Communicates with the school community concerning trends, issues, and potential changes in the environment in which the school operates.
3. Formulates school policies and procedures that work within the framework of policies, laws and regulations enacted by local, state and federal authorities.
4. Represents district at professional meetings of interest to education.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month contract or 200 days. Salary determined according to Administrative salary schedule.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Principal or designated supervisor in accordance with Board of Education regulations.

DIRECTOR OF DISTRICT MSHSAA ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES

Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS: A combination of 5 years of successful experience in teaching, coaching and/or school administration; effective evaluation skills to continually improve district MSHSAA athletic activities and performance of coaches; thorough knowledge of all MSHSAA athletic programs including cheerleading (excluding competitions); skills in communication and interpersonal relations; such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: High School Principal

JOB GOAL: To assist the administration in providing a district athletic program for students following MSHSAA regulations and school policies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists with recruiting, interviewing, and recommending candidates collaboratively with administration for employment.
2. Initiates and collaborates with building principals in the annual evaluation process of coaches.
3. Ensures that each coach is aware of school district policies and adheres to the MSHSAA regulations.
4. Responsible for administering the athletic budgets and ordering athletic supplies and equipment.
5. Provides for the Board of Education an athletic report semi-annually.
6. Maintains all reports as required by MSHSAA regulations and school policy.
7. Prepares and submits all necessary MSHSAA eligibility lists after the information is received from the coaches.
8. Meets annually with all coaches prior to the start of each school year.
9. Supervises athletic events in collaboration with building principals.
10. Coordinates the practice bus schedules for district MSHSAA activities.
11. Designs and maintains a master schedule of all 7-12 interschool MSHSAA events with the goal of eliminating schedule conflicts between games, concerts, and events.
12. Secures all workers, officials, judges, and emergency personnel; coordinates required transportation; and prepares programs for home contests in collaboration with building principals.
13. Provides a system of accountability and security for all game/program receipts collected for all district MSHSAA athletic events.
14. Coordinates district MSHSAA athletic awards programs.
15. Provides a system to initiate timely information to all appropriate news media regarding athletic events.
16. Serves as school district liaison to community recreation programs and assists with coordination of the youth sports programs.
17. Serves as school district liaison to the Athletic Booster Club
18. Ensures that all coaches are certified in CPR and First Aid
19. Performs other tasks and assumes responsibilities as assigned by the high school principal and/or Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the High School Principal in conjunction with the Superintendent in accordance with provisions on the Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Salary : $69,960