Duties
JOB GOAL:
The Assistant Principal provides support for and assists the Principal in fulfilling the following responsibilities:
- Living a Mission and Vision Focused on Results
- Leading and Managing Systems Change
- Improving Teaching & Learning
- Building & Maintaining Collaborative Relationships
- Leading with Integrity & Professionalism
- Creating & Sustaining a Culture of High Expectation
- Support and actively participate in district cultural events and initiatives as directed by district administration
- Represent the school and assist in recruitment efforts by attending and supporting job fairs as directed by the Director of Human Resources
- Lead, coordinate, and facilitate all PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) meetings and initiatives as directed by the building principal
- Collaborate with staff to implement PBIS strategies and monitor student behavioral data to inform decision-making
- Assist in fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive school climate aligned with district goals
- Support building principal in the implementation of district initiatives and programs
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
MAJOR DUTIES & PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Uphold the established Board of Education policies, regulations and administrative procedures
- Demonstrate support for the Mission, Beliefs and Goals of District 124 and the building
- Support, implement, prompt and enhance the district’s educational program through effective management practices The qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands and working conditions required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Interest in the well-being of all students
- Maintain confidentiality in matters relating to staff, students and administrators
- Learn and observe safety practices
- Attentive to detail, exercise good judgment, and work without close supervision
- Communicate with diverse groups, follow written and verbal instructions in English, and establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Meet deadlines and schedules, set priorities, and multi-tasking
- Work under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods
- Leading, guiding, and/or coordinating with others
- Effectively utilize positive interpersonal skills in relating to staff, parents, students and colleagues
- Communicate clearly in oral and written form
- Assume initiative in identifying and solving problems
- Exercise good judgment and democratic processes in decision making
In addition to the standards, indicators, and elements listed below, the Assistant Principal is responsible for the following:
- Administer and assume responsibility for building programs and facilities as directed by the Principal
- Assist the building Principal in coordinating educational objectives and activities with the staff, district administrators and the Board of Education
- Assist the Principal in interviewing and selecting staff, ultimately making hiring recommendations
- Assist the Principal in supervising and evaluating the performance of the staff in accordance with District guidelines
- Assist the Principal in planning, developing, organizing and conducting staff development activities
- Assist the Principal in curriculum planning and revision tasks
- Assist the Principal in planning and administering a building-wide public relations program
- Promote positive communication with students, staff, parents and community members
- Supervise and assist with the management of student behavior in cooperation with, Counselors, Teachers, Parents, and community
- Remain current with research and trends related to education
- Attend building functions and District activities as appropriate and assigned by the Principal
- Chair various meetings as related to the school and/or district program
Salary/Benefits
Regionally comparable based on experience in a similar role, full board paid TRS, full board paid family and single health insurance benefits.
How to Apply
Complete online application.