Assistant Principal

High School Assistant Principal

The Assistant Principal is responsible for the operation of the school as directed by the Principal. This includes oversight of attendance, student discipline, and restorative interventions, ensuring consistent implementation of school-wide expectations while providing active supervision to support instructional effectiveness, student success, and the maintenance of a safe, respectful learning environment.

The Assistant Principal reports to the High School Principal and the Superintendent of Schools. The Superintendent prepares the written evaluation based in part upon the information provided by the High School Principal.

With respect to special education programs and programming for exceptional children, the Assistant Principal and the Director of Pupil Services have a shared responsibility and a cooperative relationship. The Director has the responsibility for establishing and implementing programs. The Assistant Principal has the responsibility for administering the day-to-day operation of these programs. In the case of special education teachers, the Director of Pupil Services will contribute to the evaluation process.

Meet all the certification requirements of the State of Connecticut. Be prepared academically in the field of educational administration with work in teacher evaluation and supervision, and be knowledgeable in the related fields of child development, guidance, reading and math education, special education, special services, and high school level education. Have demonstrated the ability to evaluate and develop curriculum and make instructional improvements. Demonstrate ease in utilizing the latest technology for reports, presentations, and analysis of data. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Demonstrate effective collaborative skills to work in concert with administrative colleagues and district educators.

Duties & Responsibilities

Supervision and Evaluation of Staff:

• Assists the Principal in the selection and appointment of new staff members
• Promotes the professional growth of assigned staff members
• Observes classroom teaching and conferences with teachers regarding instructional practices
• Prepares written evaluations of assigned certified staff members
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned non-certified personnel in accordance with appropriate collective bargaining agreements
• Provides supervisory help to solve teaching problems and to improve instruction
• Supervises duty assignments of teachers
• In conjunction with the Director of Pupil Services and the Principal, supervises and evaluates all support personnel and their respective programs

Curriculum/Instruction:

• Assists the Principal in scheduling and in the organization of the school
• Coordinates and articulates the curriculum within the school for designated subjects
• Evaluates the instructional program through a variety of means
• Assists the Principal in administering system-wide and school-based testing and evaluation
• Implements and maintains all curricular programs and articulation and provides necessary formative and summative evaluations of each in assigned curriculum areas
• Establishes and implements a fair and consistent program of school discipline under the direction of the Principal

Budget/Facilities Management:

• Assists in the preparation of the school budget
• Administers the budget in an effective manner for designated disciplines
• Assists the Principal with the overall management of the school facility

Professional Development:

• Accepts responsibility for personal professional development and growth
• Utilizes research and published materials pertinent to the profession
• Periodically updates planning, organizing, budgeting, and communication skills
• Seeks better methods of administering and providing leadership through study, supervisory help, and the evaluation of programs

Other:

• Acts as the Principal in the absence of the Principal
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Superintendent

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive for every task and responsibility.

Salary: As set by contract schedule between the Board of Education and the Somers Administrators' Association

Length of Work Year: Ten months (205 days)