Assistant Principal - Rutland Town School

Assistant Principal - Rutland Town School- The Greater Rutland County Supervisory Union is seeking a talented, motivated, and caring individual to serve as its next Assistant Principal at Rutland Town School. This individual will be expected to serve at the direction of the Principal as a strong instructional leader and manage the school environment guided by the SU’s vision, mission, and strategic goals. Applicants must possess the ability to enhance student achievement and work collaboratively with staff and other SU school administrators. The Assistant Principal is expected to promote a collaborative, positive, and professional climate for students, staff, and community members to be successful. Supervised by: Principal Supervision Responsibilities: Supervises and directs school programs, school personnel and student activities at the direction of the Principal Purpose Statement At the direction of the Principal, assume general responsibilities for the overall operation of the GRCSU school and for the quality of the educational programs provided for the student body. Provide leadership to program development and assessment which will assure student growth and achievement for all students. This position reports to the Principal. Essential Functions The tasks listed in this section are representative of duties assigned to positions in this class. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks assigned to positions in the class, and it is not expected that all tasks listed are necessarily assigned to all positions in the class. ● Performs a variety of administrative duties to assist the Principal in managing the school including supervision and evaluation of teachers and staff. ● Oversees ○ Educational Support System ○ Attendance and Truancy ○ School Discipline ○ Hazing, Harassment, and Bullying investigations ○ Scheduling, and duties ● Assumes the duties of the Principal in the absence of the Principal and as assigned. ● Serves as a collaborative team member of the Crisis Team and school Leadership Teams. ● Attends parent meetings and provides supervision for afternoon and evening activities. ● Assists the Principal with VTCAP testing, summer school, ESY, and field trips. ● Participates in administrative meetings and training to improve administrative skills as directed; maintains current knowledge of the district's curriculum and instructional practices. ● Commitment to proficiency-based learning and reporting, success for all learners, parent and community participation in school life, and lifelong learning. Ability to lead conversations and professional development to promote understanding and adoption of effective practices related to proficiency-based learning and reporting. ● Demonstrated skill set for facilitation, effective communication, collaboration, and engagement strategies that build understanding and a community of purpose. ● Dedication to the high level of student and staff performance. ● Demonstrated understanding of school climate and its impact on student learning, and how to positively influence school climate. ● Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Principal. Rutland Town School is a Pre-K-8th grade school with 355 students.