Elementary Asst. Principal, Sierra View Elementary

DEFINITION AND FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, to serve as the educational leader; to be responsible for leading their Professional Learning Community and ensure that it directly impacts student achievement; to be responsible for direction of the instructional program, operation of the school plan, participation in staff and student activities; and exercise leadership in the community


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Curriculum development and instructional leadership
• Development of educational goals and objectives of the school
• Responsible for leading the PLC at school site
• Responsible for ensuring learning for all students
• Facilitates and guides discussions around student learning
• Supervision and evaluation of all certificated and classified staff assigned to the school
• Responsible for participation in selection of personnel
• Administration and supervision of special projects and special education programs and personnel assigned to the school
• Facilitates and initiates school staff development programs
• Administration of the pupil guidance and testing programs including interpretation of data relative to these programs
• Facilitates communication and interaction between students, teachers, parents and the District
• Promotes physical and mental well-being of students
• Interprets and implements District policies and practices
• Serves as a liaison with the local school community
• Develops budget and management of school.
• Gathers data and completes reports punctually
• Monitors equipment and materials assigned to the school
• Manages school plan and site
• Participates in district in-service programs
• Promotes a professional attitude among the staff
• Develops and implements educational programs articulated with other school and programs
• Established, interprets, and implements school policies and procedures
• Monitors and promotes fundraising activities
• Serves as part of district Management Team
• Functions as a leader with direct involvement in instructional policy
• Creates high expectations in the school
• Monitors student progress and teacher effectiveness
• Demonstrates commitment to academic goals and strong achievement goals
• Effectively consults with others by involving faculty and others in school decisions
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
• Applies skills and strategies of conflict management and problem solving techniques
• Demonstrates ability to use a variety of group interaction skills
• Demonstrates skills in working as a team member
• Demonstrates high visibility to staff, students, parents and community

QUALIFICATIONS:


Knowledge and skills of:

• School law administration and applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws
• California Content Standards, K-12
• California Curriculum Frameworks and instructional materials
• California Professional Standards for teachers and administrators
• Practices and principles of administration, supervision and training
• Legal uses of categorical funding
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• labor relations laws and union contracts
• Section 504 procedures
• Instructional practices for at-risk adolescents
• Board and district policies, procedures, and regulations
• Basic computer operation

Ability to:

• Organize, coordinate, and administer assigned programs and activities related to student discipline, attendance, and instruction at school
• Keep confidential discussions confidential
• Administrative duties involving student conduct, curriculum development, and school plant operations as assigned
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations
• Establish, coordinate, and maintain communication with community and parent groups;
• Assist with the implementation, evaluation, and modification of instructional and categorical programs in accordance with applicable laws
• Plan and organize work
• Complete work with many interruptions
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Analyze situations with accuracy and adopt an appropriate plan of action
• Meet schedules and timelines; and
• Present a positive image of Golden Valley Unified School District

Education and Experience:


A Bachelor's degree, five years of classroom experience, an Administrative Services credential, elementary experience preferred


Licenses and Certificates:


Valid California Driver's license


WORKING CONDITIONS:


Environment:


Office, classroom, and outdoor environment with constant interruptions


Physical Abilities:


Speaking and hearing in order to exchange information and make presentations; seeing to read a variety of materials; sitting and standing for extended amounts of time


Hazards:


Contact with dissatisfied or abusive students, parents, and staff

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Superintendent

FSLA:

Exempt

CLASSIFICATION:

Management

WORK YEAR:

202 Days

SALARY:

Class F

FUNDING:

General Funding

Requirements / Qualifications