Assistant Principal
Job Number 4600306475
Start Date
Open Date 01 / 22 / 2025
Closing Date
FLSA STATUS : Exempt
JOB TITLE : Assistant Principal
QUALIFICATIONS :
1. A valid Mississippi teaching certificate as secondary principal
2. Masters Degree; minimum five years teaching and / or administrative experience
REPORTS TO : Principal
JOB GOAL :
The assistant principal will use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student in the assigned building. He / she will assist the principal in the planning, staffing, budgeting, and evaluating the program. The high school assistant principal has primary responsibility for implementing the discipline code and assist in creating and implementing the master schedule.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Curriculum Development, Supervision and Evaluation, and Assist the Principal in :
- Understanding school curriculum, ensuring teaching of the written curriculum, and helping staff use curriculum resources
- Participate in and / or leading curriculum development activities commensurate with school and district goals
- Provide opportunities and encouragement for staff to increase program expertise
- Identifies curricular and extra curricular needs by analyzing current programs and student achievement
- Regularly using the results of the student assessment data to identify problems and implement program improvements and / or pacing
2. Student Assessment and Monitoring and Assist the Principal in :
Emphasizes student achievement as the primary outcome of schoolingSystematically assesses and monitors student progress using objective and verifiable information whenever possibleWorks with staff to systematically identify and respond to at risk students; making referrals to appropriate community agencies when neededProvides meaningful information to parents and others regarding student progressMaintaining policies and practices for grading, reporting, and promotingCoordinate Summer Learning Academy3. Student and Staff Relations
Models and facilitates good human relations skills; effectively interactswith others
Solicits information from school personnel and community in gauging the school climateRecognizes efforts of students and teachersPromotes the improvement of student and staff self-imagesCommunicates high expectations for both staff and students and provides appropriate motivation to reach expectationsAttends special events held to recognize student achievement and attends school sponsored activitiesFosters collegial relationship with and among teachers and staffServes as school activity coordinator : pictures, assemblies, etc4. Establishing an Effective Workplace and Work with the Principal to :
Develops and maintains positive staff moraleImplements a discipline code that is fair and promotes orderliness and student learningDefines and articulates a school philosophy with vision through board adopted goals and administrative recommended objectivesConduct meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the schoolProtects instructional time by minimizing interruptions to the instructional processCoordinates teacher and student schedules to promote maximum learning and minimize conflictMaintain high visibility in the schoolProvides for adequate supervision and acceptable student behavior at all school functions planned and operated by school personnelProvides orientation for newly assigned staff members and assists in their professional development5. Staff Supervision, Personnel Evaluation and Work with the Principal to :
Supervise professionals, teacher assistants, secretaries, and classroom volunteers within the buildingImplements the district wide personnel evaluation programDemonstrates objectivity in personnel evaluationAssists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, and evaluating of the school's professionals, teaching assistants, and secretarial staffMakes personnel assignments based on a knowledge of employees abilities, qualifications, past performances, and school needs6. Communications, Community Relations, and Assist the Principal in :
Listens and responds appropriately to staff, student, and community concernsRespects differences of opinions and fostering open communications among staffDevelops communications that reflect and support management team decision in the implementation of school board policiesCommunicating effectively with students; individually and in groupsSpeaks and writes effectivelyKeeps the superintendent and other appropriate central office administrators informed of school activities and problems such as transportation, special services, etcCommunicates and works with central office and other principals to share ideas, problems, expertise, and personnelInteracts with school district and parent groups to promote positive outcomesEncourages parent visits and involvement in decision makingKeeps the community informed about school activities through newsletters, news releases, and attendance at parent meetings, etc.Effectively utilizes community resources and volunteering to promote student learningServes as computer liaison for the school's grading and attendance7. Decision Making and Problem Solving
Considers research when making decisionsConsiders alternative and consequences in the decision-making processMakes decisions in a timely fashion and maximizes decisions effectiveness by follow-up actionsClearly communicates decisions and rationale to all affectedSeeks information from appropriate sources and strives for consensus in the decision-making processIdentifies problem areas and seeks solutions before crisis situations developEffectively delegates decision making and problem solving to appropriate personnelImplements needed change with appropriate support staff, students, and communityDelegates authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal or assistant principal8. Professional Development
Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the fieldAssumes responsibility for his / her own professional growth and development through membership and participation in the affairs of professional organizations, through attendance at regional, state, and national meetingsPlans and implements individualized improvement programs when necessaryEffectively utilizes the expertise of school personnel, including self, in staff developmentHelps teachers implement objectives for themselves and studentsProvides opportunities for teachers to share and demonstrate successful practicesViews self as a role model for expected staff behaviorPerceives self as a change agent; works for personal and professional organizational renewal9. Building Management, Recordkeeping, Financial Management, and Assist the Principal in :
Establishes and maintaining rules and procedures for student and staff safetyPromotes an aesthetically pleasing environment in the schoolAssists in monitoring plant, office, and equipment maintenanceAssists in promoting timely repair of school facilities and equipmentEffectively copes with crises and emergenciesAssists in maintaining accurate personnel, student, and fiscal recordsAssists in preparing accurate budgets and effectively monitors expendituresPrepares required district reports accurately and efficientlyAnticipates future building and equipment needs; plans appropriately to remedyManages the daily use of school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposesPerforms other duties as assigned.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; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 40 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.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Salary and work year to be established by the Board.
EVALUATION :
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation.
Reviewed By : Scott Williams
Date : 7-11-22
Days Worked 230
