Assistant Principal, Westmore Oaks Elementary

Washington Unified School District

Job Description

Board Approved: May 10, 2007

Position Title: Assistant Principal, K-8

Directly Responsible To: Principal, K-8

Supervision Over: Certificated, classified, and volunteer personnel, as assigned by the school Principal

Essential Functions: Under the direction of the Principal, the Assistant Principal, K-8 serves as an instructional leader in the planning, coordination, and administration of school activities and programs, including curriculum, instruction, assessment, student conduct and attendance, athletics and extracurricular programs, school plant operations, and the supervision and evaluation of assigned personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning, development, organization, coordination, and supervision of instructional programs and activities; effectively implements district approved curriculum.

• Assists the Principal in the development, implementation, and evaluation of efforts related to improving student academic achievement; ensures that the school meets or makes satisfactory progress toward achievement goals.

• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of intervention programs that address the needs of at-risk students.

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, participates in, and provides leadership for programs and activities related to the operation of an assigned school.

• Performs a variety of administrative duties to assist the Principal in managing the school; assumes the duties of the Principal in the absence of the Principal and as assigned.

• Assists the Principal in providing instructional leadership to the school.

• Assists in providing leadership to professional staff in determining objectives and identifying school needs as the basis for developing short and long range plans for the school.

• Serves on educational committees with students, parents, and/or staff in order to continually improve learning experiences for students and to enhance home-school communications.

• Supervises and evaluates the performance of designated certificated and/or classified personnel; assigns duties to faculty and staff as appropriate to meet school objectives; assists with the recruiting, interviewing, and selection of new faculty and staff.

• Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective disciplinary program; develops and administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with district policies and state laws; receives referrals and confers with students, parents, teachers, community agencies, and law enforcement; responds to and resolves parent, student, and staff concerns and complaints; serves on discipline or expulsion panels as assigned.

• Supervises students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch, recess, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines.

• Maintains effective community relations; assists in communicating to parents all phases of the school's educational, extracurricular, and athletic program; assists the Principal in carrying out a program of community relations; develops correspondence to promote school activities and achievements.

• Monitors and organizes attendance functions; prepares letters and calls parents as needed regarding absent or tardy students; provides leadership for attendance improvement efforts.

• Provides direction to a variety of faculty, staff, and student programs and services; participates in formal and informal classroom visitations and observations; provides recommendations and suggestions for improvement as appropriate.

• Provides direction to and coordination of the school's guidance and counseling servies; assures programs and services meet established objectives and requirements; participates in Individual Educational Plan meetings and Student Study Teams; acts as liaison to the psychologist(s) and nurse(s) assigned to the school.

• Coordinates the after school program in collaboration with school staff and/or personnel from outside agencies.

• Participates in the development of the master calendar and master schedule of the school; assures calendars and schedules meet state requirements; works with staff to develop and distribute calendar and schedule information to students and families.

• Supervises, schedules, and organizes student government, extracurricular activities, the student athletics program, and other competitive or performance programs and events. Supervises activities, including evening activities, as assigned. Acts as the school liaison with the Director of Athletics, K-8 to plan and carry out the school's athletics program. Participates in interviewing, selecting, hiring, and supervising of athletic coaches and other personnel involved with a variety of student activities. Publicizes opportunities for student involvement to students and parents, and actively recruits student participants.

• Coordinates field trips with teachers; ensures that related paperwork has been submitted to the district office in a timely manner; ensures that transportation requirements and other safety-related requirements have been met.

• Attends meetings of parent and other groups; provides supervision for afternoon and evening activities.

• Provides management of the physical plant in collaboration with the Director of MOP, including work orders, custodial/maintenance work, and distribution and control of building keys.

• Works with the Principal to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students. Develops plans for emergency situations in collaboration with other administrators, staff, and public safety agencies; directs the work of campus supervisors; plans and debriefs emergency drills; updates the school safety plan.

• Prepares and maintains a variety of district, county, state, and federal records and reports; directs preparation of records and reports by staff.

• Assists with developing and monitoring the school's financial resources; orders supplies as needed.

• Participates in administrative meetings and training to improve administrative skills; maintains current knowledge of the district's adopted curriculum.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Establishes and maintains productive, collaborative relationships with others

• Models district standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism

• Meets schedules and deadlines

• Plans and organizes work

• Analyzes and interprets assessment results for the purpose of designing and modifying instruction

• Follows through with directives

• Performs a wide variety of specialized tasks; interprets and applies rules and regulations as appropriate

• Applies knowledge of school law and district policy

• Operates office equipment including a computer with a variety of software related to job requirements

• Applies knowledge of best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and methods of supporting and extending instruction and student learning

• Creates an environment where children from diverse backgrounds are comfortable and experience success

• Builds relationships with families

• Completes work before deadlines despite constant interruptions

• Reads, interprets, applies, and explains rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

• Maintains consistent, punctual, and regular attendance

• Demonstrates knowledge of correct English grammar and usage

• Prepares and delivers oral presentations to groups

• Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions

• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment

• Uses effective interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy

Qualifications

• Valid California credential authorizing service as an administrator, or eligibility for an administrative credential. Valid California teaching credential.

• Minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience.

• Energetic and positive approach to responsibilities.

• Relentless drive to attain results; proven experience and effectiveness in improving student achievement in classroom and/or school.

• Ability to withstand stress; has a positive attitude; demonstrates compassion.

• Self-motivated; able to accept criticism and grow as a result

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Valid California drivers' license and ability to drive a car to perform job requirements.

Sample Physical Abilities

Hear and speak to make presentations, and exchange information in person and on the telephone; communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and manipulate paper; see to read, prepare documents and reports, and to observe students; able to return to a task after interruption; sit or stand for extended periods of time, in both indoor and outdoor environments; stamina to work a full day and then supervise evening events or attend meetings; work at a desk, conference table, small student classroom table, or in meetings in various configurations; hear and understand speech at normal levels; kneel, bend at the waist, and reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally; lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

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