Assistant Principal Appleview Elementary

SPARTA AREA SCHOOLS

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Elementary Assistant Principal

DEPARTMENT: Appleview Elementary

REPORTS TO: Principal – Elementary

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing assistance to the Principal in the administration of the total school program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prompt and regular attendance.
• Serves as administrative head of the school in the absence of the principal.
• Administers a program of student discipline and interacts with students to promote positive behaviors.
• Supports classrooms who have students with behavior problems.
• Assumes responsibility for implementing discipline procedures as stated in the Student Handbook. Develops innovative strategies, preventative approaches, and proactive plans for students who exhibit at-risk behaviors.
• Organizes and directs cafeteria supervision during lunch periods and playground.
• Coordinates and supports the building’s attendance and PBIS programming.
• Promotes school safety by implementing safety drills for fire, lockdown, etc.
• Assists with staff evaluation.
• Assists management of building staff, including class schedules and building problems.
• Supervises staff attendance and assignment of substitute teachers.
• Assists scheduling programs and special events during the school day.
• Assists with coordinating the development of the master teaching schedule.
• Provides general supervision to students.
• Maintains current educational/administrative certificate.
• Acts in a supportive role with the principal in working with parents, teachers, and the community to promote the effective flow of communications and ensure positive relations with parents and community members. Listens and responds to parent concerns with sensitivity. Conducts parent and student meetings and attends after-school activities.
• Partner with the principal to create and encourage a building vision.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff members to the teaching environment, especially as it relates to students, personnel, policy procedures, and general building practices.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee.

PERSONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Strong decision-making, analytical and organizational skills.
• Advanced skill in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels.
• Knowledge of varied instructional strategies, how to support the needs of diverse learners, delivery methods, assessment, and staff development techniques for improvement of instruction.
• Knowledge of effective behavior management techniques.
• Ability to promote and follow Board and Administrative policies, and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from parents, administrators, community stakeholders, etc.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, school personnel, parents, vendors, peers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to use tact, patience and courtesy when dealing with others.
• Ability to understand and be sensitive to those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises employees and students. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree in Education, minimum 4 years teaching and/or administrative experience in Elementary Experience preferred. Administrative Certification or a willingness to secure certification within three (3) years of hire. Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from community, regulatory agencies, or members of staff.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Must have understanding of technology and how it is used in the instructional program. Ability to operate a personal computer and related software.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

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

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

SPARTA AREA SCHOOLS

465 S. Union Street

Sparta, Michigan 49345

616-887-8253 Phone <> 616-887-9958 Fax