Assistant Principal - K-8

JOB TITLE:                                   ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – K-8
DEPARTMENT:                                Administration
REPORTS TO:                                  Principal
FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION:   Exempt; Cert
SUPERVISORY DUTIES:                  Teachers, Clerical Staff, Counselors
APPROVED ON:                               11/14/2024

SUMMARY: Provides administrative, organizational and personnel assistance to the school principal by
directing and recommending policies, procedures and actions pertaining to all activities at assigned school. Helps
students and parents resolve academic or nonacademic problems as may interfere with all students getting the
greatest benefit from the school’s educational opportunities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Principal in creating and maintaining an atmosphere that enables staff and students to attain the unique goals and objectives of the Humboldt Unified School District and communities involved
• Shares with the principal the responsibility for protecting the health and welfare of students
• Assists in administering the extracurricular programs of the school
• Prepares and supervises teachers assigned to teacher duty rosters
• Assists in the development of the master schedule and registration, scheduling and testing of students
• Supervises student activities at assigned school
• Administers school policies and regulations as related to student behavior, discipline, attendance, and application of due process in a fair and just manner; follows Board Policy in regard to discipline and maintains records of any disciplinary actions taken
• Works with other administrators in follow-up action pertaining to attendance, referrals and disciplinary recommendations or actions
• Arranges conferences with students, parents, and teachers, when necessary, regarding academic performance, discipline, attendance problems, or other related student issues
• Assists in the evaluation of staff performance as assigned by the Principal
• Performs special assignments as assigned by the Principal
• Prepares pertinent correspondence to the Principal, parents or students, as required
• Supports the Principal with administrative functions
• Maintains all other appropriate student records
• Cross-trains in the duties of the Principal to cover in his/her absence

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to do perform multiple clerical functions simultaneously
• Ability to do detailed mathematical computations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:

• Current Principal Certificate issued by ADE
• Masters Degree
• Experience as a teacher or counselor
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements
• Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance

Computer Proficiency: Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word
and google

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand and walk. The employee may be required to move twenty pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to forty pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor office environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is
generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with employees,
external agencies and the public.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.