Public School Of North Carolina Burlington , NC 27215
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POSITION TITLE
Assistant Principal K-12
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Assigned School
SALARY
State salary schedule plus local supplement
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
REPORTS TO
School Principal
SUPERVISES
All school personnel - directly or indirectly
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday, late evenings and weekends as necessary
WORK HOURS
40 minimum per week
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
10.5, 11, or 12 (depends on site)
POSITION PURPOSE:
To assist the Principal of a school in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum, activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all programs in the school
Thorough knowledge of cognitive, affective, social and physical development of school children
Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local policies and procedures regarding the learning process in grades K-12
Thorough knowledge of the evaluation process of staff and the ability to provide appropriate counseling for improvement, as needed
Thorough knowledge of North Carolina's accountability model
Considerable knowledge of school board policies, procedures and standards regarding the education of students in Alamance-Burlington School System
Considerable knowledge of ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends and developments in education
Considerable knowledge of the North Carolina Course of Study
Demonstrated skill in counseling and developing staff
Demonstrated skill in providing and/or presenting professional development for staff that encourage professional growth of the school staff and enhances the quality of the instructional programs on campus
Ability to assess the needs of students and school atmosphere; promote school safety
Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate educational programs within the school
Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of existing school programs and make recommendations for improvement
Ability to use common office machines and computer driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs
Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing
Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people
Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with students, staff, system administration, parents, and the community
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Valid NC Teacher's license
Valid NC Principal's license or eligible for certification
Valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Served as an AP or Principal Intern in a public school
Teaching and/or administrative experience at the applied school level
Spanish Speaking
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the principal with the development and maintenance of an effective educational program consistent with state and federal guidelines and philosophy, policies and goals of the School Board
Assist the principal with the overall administration of the school
Assist the principal in the transformation of the school culture into a results-oriented collaborative learning community
Support the principal in the collaborative development, implementation and ongoing refinement of the school's Plan for Continuous Improvement
Ensure the implementation of the state, legislative, and board curriculum requirements and the development of 21PstP century skills for all students
Interpret and enforce school and school board policies and requirements
Assist in the planning and implementation of a systematic method of supervising the instructional program through the use of learning walks, observations, documentation, and follow-up conferences
Assist the principal in monitoring compliance with federal, state and local mandates and guidelines related to local and state testing programs and the local EC program
Assist the principal with planning and implementing a professional development/growth program for teachers and staff
Serve as the principal in the absence of the school principal
Propose schedules of classes and extracurricular activities; help schedule courses, students and teachers
Work with department heads and faculty in compiling the annual budget requests
Requisition supplies, textbooks and equipment, conduct inventories, maintain records, and check receipts for purchased materials
Assist in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria and other school support services
Help conduct safety inspections and safety drill practice activities in accordance with statutory and school board requirements
Assist with the reporting and monitoring of school attendance
Assist with maintaining discipline throughout the student body, dealing with special cases as necessary
Serve with parents, faculty and student groups, as requested, in advancing educational and related activities and objectives
Maintain a variety of files; prepare periodic and special reports as required
Identify the special needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of school system specialists, as required
Supervise teachers and departments as assigned by the principal
Interpret and explain division-wide curriculum/instructional goals and objectives to teachers, parents, students and the community
Assist teachers in evaluating methods and materials and developing effective learning plans and classroom management techniques
Assist with the coordination and supervision of student support services
Maintain and model high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior
Perform additional duties as directed by the School Principal
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