Assistant Principal | Golden Brook School | 2025-2026 School Year | **1 Year Only

2025-2026 School Year **1 Year Only**

Summary

Performs complex administrative, professional, and technical work supporting the principal in the overall administration, leadership, and day-to-day operations of a school. Ensures a positive, safe, and effective learning environment for students and staff members. Performs all other work as required.

Essential Functions

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Serves as acting principal during the building principal’s absence.
• Oversees and manages 504 plans for students.
• Monitors and addresses student behavior, enforces school policies, and implements discipline plans.
• Works with teachers, counselors, and parents to support students’ academic and behavioral success.
• Coordinates and promotes Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Assists the building principal with staff meetings, team leader meetings, and Parent Student Council meetings.
• Supports the principal in creating and sending out newsletters for parents and staff.
• Coordinates and delivers daily morning announcements.
• Observes and evaluates professional staff and supervises staff and building substitutes.
• Assists with public relations.
• Attends after-school events, such as band, choir, and drama performances.
• Creates and implements the teacher duty schedule; oversees student placement and creates student schedules.
• Assists with PTA initiatives and school-related activities during and after school hours.
• Works with directors to align curriculum goals and standards.
• Plans and implements safety drills; collaborates with Windam Police and Fire Departments to establish the school safety plan.
• Assists in the selection of school personnel.
• Manages morning and after-school car and bus duty and addresses all bus-related concerns.
• Serves as a bridge between the school, families, and the community to foster strong relationships.
• Share school goals, policies, and student progress with stakeholders.
• Develops and implements strategies to enhance student success and overall school performance.
• Represents the school on district-wide committees as requested.
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed, or as the situation dictates.

Minimum Qualifications

State of New Hampshire Certification required as outlined by the New Hampshire Department of Education.

Master’s Degree in M. ED or Ed.S. or a related field; five years of educational experience , elementary level preferred with three years supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Knowledge, Ability, Skill

Knowledge: Knowledge of applicable curriculum. Thorough knowledge of relevant finance laws. Thorough knowledge of office procedures, practices, and terminology. Thorough knowledge of departmental operations. Knowledge of the operation of computer software applications.

Ability:  Ability to communicate and work effectively with students and staff. Ability to plan organize, provide leadership, and anticipate problems. Ability to lead and direct the work of others. Ability to supervise and evaluate personnel. Ability to work independently and with others in a variety of circumstances. Ability to handle behavior issues.

Skills:   Proficient in technology and collecting and analyzing data effectively. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational skills.

Supervision 

Received: Works under the direction of the Building Principal.

Exercised:  Supervises teachers and substitutes.

Responsibility: Performs varied and responsible duties requiring a thorough knowledge of District operations and work involves the exercise of considerable independent judgment and initiative, particularly in situations not clearly defined by precedent or established procedures. 

Job Environment

• Work is performed under typical office conditions; the noise level is moderately noisy.
• Operates computer, calculator, copier, facsimile machine, and other standard office equipment.
• Contacts are by phone, in writing, by email, and in person; they generally consist of an information exchange dialogue, discussing routine and semi-complex issues.
• Employee may have access to all departmental confidential information.
• Employee has contact with school staff, students, parents, applicants, and the public.
• Errors could result in delays in service and have possible financial and/or legal repercussions. 

Physical Requirements

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 

This position frequently requires sitting, communicating, or hearing; occasionally requires walking; must be able to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Vision and hearing are at or correctable to normal ranges. This position requires the ability to operate a keyboard and calculator at an efficient speed. 

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.) 

Dissemination of Notice: The District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in admission and employment.  

Equal Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer