What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior High School Assistant Principal position at Greenfield Central Community School District?
JOB TITLE: Jr High School Assistant Principal
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
SUPERVISES: Assigned staff within his/her building
EMPLOYMENT AND FLSA STATUS: Exempt
POSITION PURPOSE
Under the general supervision of a Jr High School Principal, to assist the Principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a Jr High School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
Prepares class schedules, master schedules, extracurricular activities.
Assists in ensuring that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
Supervises departments/team as assigned.
Assists in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
Assists in the recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
Assists in the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies.
Performing all other acts reasonable and necessary to accomplish his/her primary function as requested by the Superintendent or Building Principal.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiating instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of jr high school curriculum and concepts.
Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
Ability to develop and implement projects.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in School Administration.
Valid Indiana teaching license and Indiana administrator’s license.
3 years’ experience as a teacher, preferably at the secondary level.
Current certification as a RISE evaluator or willingness to be trained.
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
The qualities desired beyond the minimum certification requirements are:
experience with technology integration, preferably at the secondary level;
demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with others, both with those of greater and lesser responsibility and authority;
evidence of high educational and professional standards;
demonstrated loyalty to the administration and other staff where presently employed;
evidence of commitment to professional growth;
evidence of professional work habits and conduct consistent with the ethics of the profession and appropriate character qualities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
Ability to operate office equipment.
Ability to reach in all directions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodation for employees and job applicants.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- 12 Month Position (210 day contract)
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluations of School Administrators.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform this job.
