Assistant Principal

MARIETTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
File: GCABE

Title:ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL MARIETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Reports to:Principal and Superintendent

Job Objectives:Assists the principal manage the daily operations of the building instructional atmosphere. Promotes an effective learning environment. Encourages program innovations. Promotes close working relationships with parents, students, and staff. Keeps the principal informed about emerging issues.

Minimum·Valid Ohio administrative license or certificate appropriate for the assignment.
Qualifications:·Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).

• Documentation of a clear criminal record.

• Meets all prerequisite qualifications to be bonded.

Preferred:·Experience with Amplify, ELA Curriculum and Bridges Math Curriculum

• Understanding of effective Interventions that compliment structured literacy such as 95% Intervention Kits.

ResponsibilitiesThe following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable
and Essentialaccommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to
Functions:perform essential functions.

• Helps administer assigned academic, guidance, and student service programs.

• Participates as an active member of the district's management team.

• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.

• Maintains visibility within the building and at school functions. Promotes a favorable image of the school district. Builds community partnerships that enhance district programs and services.

• Helps develop and implement the district's continuous improvement plan.

• Provides staff leadership. Helps resolve problems. Maintains open and effective communications with staff and the community.

• Addresses administrative issues that arise during the absence of the principal.

• Helps develop the master schedule as directed. Helps facilitate the equitable distribution of workloads and extra assignments.

• Helps obtain substitutes or provides classroom coverage during teacher absences.

• Oversees school events and extracurricular activities as directed.

• Upholds applicable Ohio Revised Codes and board policies (e.g., age, immunization, attendance, residency, guardianship, classification, promotion, retention, testing, etc.).

• Assists with enrollment and withdrawal procedures.

• Keeps current with the K-12 courses of study, the district's scope and sequence framework, and state standards/guidelines.

• Promotes the continuity of the instructional program. Provides insights about the progression of student skills and key contributions made by staff at each level.

• Assists with proficiency and alternative testing programs. Helps analyzes test results.

• Encourages staff to develop and disseminate innovative program materials.
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• Supports IAT processes to help staff resolve problems that impede student learning.

• Supports a full range of educational options. Complies with state model policies and procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability.

• Participates in parent conferences and IEP meetings as requested. Helps ensure that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.

• Provides guidance, communicates high expectations, and shows an active interest in student progress. Promotes open communications with parents and the community.

• Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code. Helps teachers with discipline and pupil management issues. Prepares student conduct reports.

• Helps the principal to revise/update a staff handbook and student/parent handbook.

• Upholds procedures that protect school property and help ensure the health and well being of students, staff, and visitors.

• Helps supervise student activities as directed (e.g., arrivals/departures, parking lots, lunch periods, hall duty, extracurricular programs, etc.).

• Collaborates with the building principal and district athletic director for use of the athletic facilities at the Marietta Elementary School to assist Marietta High School's athletic teams.

• Encourages student involvement in athletic activities. Work with Marietta Youth League to provide opportunities for our students to participate in youth league activities.

• Provides staff supervision for student activities (e.g., arrivals/departures, parking lots, lunch periods, hall duty, extracurricular programs, etc.).

• Helps update emergency preparedness plans (e.g., fire drills, tornado drills, safety procedures, etc.). Responds to building emergencies to ensure staff/student safety.

• Maintains effective relationships with community services (e.g., court systems, law enforcement, health care facilities, child welfare services, etc.).

• Participates in staff selection and orientation processes.

• Expresses high expectations and monitors staff performance (e.g., observations, review of lesson plans, individual conferences, staff meetings, etc.). Promotes opportunities for staff to develop new skills.

• Provides leadership in the planning and delivery of staff development programs that improve teacher outcomes (e.g., methods, skills, commitment, etc.).

• Prepares and maintains accurate records. Submits reports on time. Maintains district records for the maximum period mandated by law and/or board policy.

• Assists with the collection and verification of educational management information and student data in cooperation with the EMIS coordinator.

• Promotes the effective use of available technology in records management and instructional activities. Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.

• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

• Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Monitors student behavior that may indicate a problem (e.g., profanity, teasing, bullying, distress, etc.). Intervenes and works with staff and students to eliminate unacceptable behavior.

• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.

• Encourages parent organizations. Supports and participates in school and student activities as time permits.

• Supports appropriate research and pilot projects.

• Participates in professional growth opportunities.
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• Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.

• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.

• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

AbilitiesThe following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful
Required:performance of assigned duties.

• Articulates a clear vision and provides leadership to advance the change process.

• Promotes a positive work environment and engenders staff enthusiasm.

• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.

• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.

• Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.

• Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal, writing, and listening skills.

• Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.

• Completes paperwork accurately. Verifies and correctly enters data.

• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

SupervisoryUnder the direction of the principal: plans work assignments,
Responsibility:provides instructions, and monitors assigned staff. Promotes teamwork and helps staff as needed to successfully accomplish delegated duties.

WorkingExposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on
Conditions:circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.

• Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments.

• Duties may require prolonged use of a computer keyboard and monitor.

• Duties may require working extended, evening, and/or weekend hours.

• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.

• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.

• Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.

• Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.

PerformanceJob performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the
Evaluation:Marietta City School District Board of Education.

The Marietta City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.

Rev. 6/24