Assistant Principal - Middle School (1020)

Summary

Provide administrative service and technical assistance to staff as well as other stakeholders. Assist schools in strengthening instructional programs through a strategically planned, standards-based approach with a focus on narrowing the gap. This position will provide leadership in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and planning.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with data organization from all assessments and diagnostic instruments and develop strategies for intervening with students who are experiencing difficulties.
• Engages staff in intensive data analysis and results planning.
• Implements and supports the goals determined by the district/schools’ comprehensive plan.
• Works collaboratively with other educators to integrate educational initiatives and resources.
• Assists in program implementation and curriculum development.
• Assists schools in developing and implementing comprehensive plans designed to meet individual schools’ student achievement needs.
• Assists schools in determining effective methods for the integration of curriculum standards, instructional strategies, and the developmental use of authentic assessment.
• Models a variety of instructional strategies designed to be rigorous and mirror assessment.
• Assists in identifying professional development needs and developing long-range professional development plans.
• Coaches and models research-based instructional strategies.
• Mentors new teachers.
• Supervises staff as needed and required.
• Evaluates staff as needed and required.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Technical aspects of the field of specialty.

 Ability to:

• To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Operate a computer terminal.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and timelines.

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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, close/distance vision, and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, and push or pull weights up to 50 pounds.
• Requires a high level of physical endurance to meet the demands of extended workdays (coverage of building activities and extra-curricular activities, etc.).
• Requires the ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in a particular part of the workday.

Education and/or Experiences

• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated evidence of and potential for success in administrative/supervisory responsibilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current curriculum and instructional trends and techniques

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid Kentucky Certification as Principal