Assistant Principal

POSITION OVERVIEW 

• TITLE: Assistant Principal
• LOCATION: Varennes Elementary School
• SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026
• STATUS/FLSA:  Full-time / Exempt
• PAY SCHEDULE/GROUP:  Building Level / Group 1
• SUPERVISOR: Principal
• TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 210 Days. Salary determined by the schedule set by the Board.
• EVALUATION: Evaluated annually by the Principal.

EDUCATION:  Completion of Master's degree in School Leadership.

EXPERIENCE: 3 years of teaching experience (elementary level prefered) 
 
LICENSES / CERTIFICATION

• REQUIRED: South Carolina Teacher's License with Principal certification. 
• PREFERRED: SCTS 4.0 evaluator; CPI

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this classification is to assist the principal with providing students with a safe environment conducive to learning by managing student behavior and the implementation of the educational program. Responsible for overseeing the discipline and management of students, providing leadership and support to teachers and staff, providing supervision of school activities, and determining the educational needs of the students. This classification also assists in the planning, implementation, and supervision of the instructional program and support services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all-inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

• Meet with students about grades and behavior on a daily basis; review student referrals from teachers and provide discipline for behavior infractions; maintain timely records in PowerSchool as well as paper copies when students are disciplined; communicate through parent conferences about behavioral issues and school board policies.
• Order, inventory, and distribute textbooks; responsible for collecting fees for lost and damaged books; ensure payment is made to the state for lost or damaged textbooks.
• Supervise students before and after school; attend school athletics and arts events.
• Assist in the supervision, observation, and the evaluation of personnel; assist the principal and instructional facilitator by observing teachers and providing feedback concerning curriculum and professional development.
• Monitor AESOP and provide substitutes for teachers who are absent; cover classes for teachers during absences.
• Assist in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of the school budget.
• Assist in the implementation of Board and instructional policy and administrative rules and regulations
• Plan and provide professional development for staff.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES 

• Serve as the chair or a member of 4.0 and Induction teams.
• Help coordinate and maintain timely and accurate records and reports.
• Implement safety drills on a regular basis and assist with safety procedures on a daily basis.
• Assist in development of a program of public relations in order to further the community's understanding and support of the educational programs.
• Assist in the establishment of goals, objectives. and strategies to promote improvement in achievement, effective instruction, test scores, attendance, drop out rate, accreditation, school climate, discipline, parental and community support, and staff development.
• Responsible for scheduling meetings for the School Improvement Committee.
• Supervise school transportation and bus system.
• Assist with the development of a school improvement plan, as needed.
• Assist with the development and implementation of student IEP's, as needed.
• Attend expulsion hearings, as needed.
• Participate in staff development programs.
• Assist in assigning and monitoring teacher duties.
• Assist in management of the school facility; place work orders to Buildings and Grounds.
• Assist in writing Faculty and Student Handbooks.
• Maintain and inventory keys for building and classroom desks and file cabinets.
• Supervise school field trips.
• Complete all other duties as assigned by the Principal.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal skills for effective oral and written communication with faculty, students and parents.
• Ability and willingness to follow directions given and to perform assigned duties in accordance with applicable  guidelines, policies, and procedures. 
• Ability to supervise, evaluate, and mentor faculty and staff.  
• Must have sound educational philosophy and instructional competence. 
• Knowledge and prior application of current information, theory and research in education.
• Experience as a classroom teacher.
• The ability to prepare reports and documentation as needed. 
• Ability to evaluate the instructional process.  
• Commitment to innovation and creativity that supports academic achievement and progress.  
• Understanding of adolescent development.
• The ability to implement and enforce school-wide discipline program.  
• Experience with a diverse student population.
• Ability to de-escalate situations and utilize CPI training. 
• Proficient with technology.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to provide leadership and problem-solving skills during intense and  or complicated situations.
• Strong conflict resolution and mediation skills. 
• Ability to establish a relationship with others, parents, students, and teachers.
• Must understand the management of a school setting including district procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of school accreditation, School Improvement, and Title 1 procedures, as well as OCR regulations.
• Knowledge of the proper protocol in emergency situations with individual students or schoolwide emergencies.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USAGE: Use computers for word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations or custom applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• ACTIVITIES: Standing 1/3 to 2/3 of the time; Walking under 1/3 of the time; Sitting 1/3 to 2/3 of the time; Gripping or feeling with hands none of the time; Reaching with hands and arms none of the time; Climbing or balancing none of the time; Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling none of the time; Talking or hearing over 2/3 of the time; Tasting or smelling none of the time.
• LIFTING: Up to 10lbs under 1/3 of the time; Up to 25lbs none of the time; Up to 50lbs none of the time; Up to 100lbs none of the time; More than 100lbs none of the time.    
• VISION REQUIREMENTS: No special vision requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND HAZARDS: Indoor Environment, Outdoor Environment, Noise, Potential for violence/physical altercations.