Assistant Principal

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

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in public school administration
• 3-5-year experience as a certified school staff member (i.e. Classroom teacher, Counselor, Social Worker)
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

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