What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School Assistant Principal 2024-25 School Year-current opening at Pinon Hills Elementary School position at Snowline Joint Unified?
DEFINITION
Under the general supervision of the site principal: assist in the leadership and administration of an elementary school facility; assist in the planning, development and implementation of site instructional and operational goals and objectives; lead and manage student attendance and behavior management with positive interventions and supports; respond to and initiate parent and community two-way communication; organize and supervise student activities; assist with staff supervision, coaching and evaluation; coordinate student assessment, curriculum and instructional initiatives; participate in the evaluation of the effectiveness of educational programs and personnel performance; serve as administrator in charge during the principal’s absence; and perform other related functions as directed.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
As a leader of and member of a professional learning community: Assist in the planning, development, organization, coordination implementation and supervision of instructional programs and activities, which includes curriculum development, program and activity development, and design and delivery processes; Review, analyze and assess achievement and survey data; Advise, counsel, and assist instructional, support and ancillary personnel in problem solving activities pertaining to student behavior management and shaping, and in the determination of alternative problem solutions; Assist in the planning, organization, and development of a master program schedule and calendar; May register, design a program, and develop individual student instructional schedules; May perform a variety of guidance related activities, including educational and social counseling and the conduct of standard and criterion referenced placement aptitude tests; Plan, organize, and coordinate campus safety and supervision; May assist in the planning, organization, and coordination of an instructional support program, including pupil services, instructional materials development, storage, and retrieval systems, and a variety of other related activities; Serve as a liaison to safety and youth service agencies in resolving student management and control problems and student attendance and welfare problems; Assist in the site budget planning and expenditure control process; Review, audit, and evaluate instructional and non-instructional personnel performance and provide technical performance evaluation input; May assist in the planning, development and organization of district and site advisory committees and groups; Assist in development and implementation of staff morale and motivational strategies
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Principles, methods, strategies, goals and objectives of public education
• Philosophical, educational, fiscal, and legal aspects of public education
• Procedures, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to the administration of an elementary school operation
• Professional Learning Communities, Common Core State Standards, Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
• Curriculum, instruction, and pupil service trends, strategies, and techniques
• Effective classroom management and student engagement
• Student activity, behavior management, and campus supervision and control methods, procedures and techniques
• Program and activity audit and evaluation strategies and procedures
• Methods, procedures, and strategies of the supervision of instructional and a variety of student body related activities and programs
Ability to:
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, parents, administration and community
• Be visible on campus before, during and after school
• Effectively plan, organize and coordinate the management and leadership functions and activities of an elementary school organization
• Demonstrate a positive instructional leadership model
• Effectively analyze problems, issues, and concerns and formulate appropriate alternative solutions
• Take initiative in identifying and systematically solving challenges/issues
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form with students, staff, parents and community
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls
EDUCATION: Equivalent to the completion of a master-of-arts or higher degree from an accredited college or university in educational administration, instructional technology, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE: Four years of successful teaching experience.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid California credential authorizing service as an assistant principal in an elementary level school.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Insurability by the District's liability insurance barrier.
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 essentials functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristic 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
-Letter of Intent -Current Resume -2 Letters of Recommendation, physically signed and dated within the past 36 months (computer-generated signatures will not be accepted; letters from relatives will not be accepted)
