Assistant Principal

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A STATE AND NATIONAL CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT (CAN) CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.


Position Title: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Responsible To: Principal

Basic Function:

Instructional Leadership - As delegated, manages the instructional program in a manner that exhibits competencies which result in teaching and learning being priorities and school improvement constantly occurring.

1. Develops a decision-making and communication structure that assures effective planning, communication, and problem solving with areas of responsibility.

1. Provides opportunities for each faculty and staff member to grow, develop, and experience success. Appears to receive satisfaction from the personal and professional development of staff members.

Faculty and Staff Personnel Management - Assists in managing faculty and staff in a manner which utilizes talent effectively; creating a healthy school climate.

1. When asked to assist, utilizes the faculty selection process to identify the most competent candidates to be recommended for employment.

1. When delegated the responsibility, observes the performance - formative evaluation - of certified employees under the principal's direction. If necessary, writes prescription for improvement of performance.

1. When delegated the responsibility, conducts Summative Evaluation within state and local Board Policies.

1. Uses the Hunter Model of Effective Teaching when observing, evaluating, and conferencing with certified employees.

1. When asked, helps develop appropriate faculty and staff personnel job expectations, job descriptions, and regulations.

1. Helps to develop a positive school climate by exhibiting positive administration by involving, in areas he/she is responsible for, faculty and staff personnel in decision making and problem solving, and by building trust, respect, cohesiveness, and high morale.

1. When asked to do so, completes accurately personnel records, and forwards them to appropriate persons on a timely basis as requested.

Student Personnel Management - Insures that student conduct/attendance/personal problems are handled effectively and reasonably positively.

1. Provides an effective support system for students with learning and/or behavior problems, which leads to the development of a systematic program to reduce absenteeism.

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1. Promotes optimum attendance of all students by the development of a systematic program to reduce absenteeism.

1. Manages student data through an accountable, confidential (as appropriate) and efficient record-keeping system; i.e., grants, attendance, test data, health reports, census files, etc.

1. Utilizes the services of the Director of Pupil Personnel in providing resources and assistance in planning in-school student services and in dealing with special student needs.

School Business and Resources Management - Assists in operating the school in an efficient and cost-effective manner by planning and managing, as directed, financial and material resources.

1. Adheres to proper accounting procedures as regards to purchase orders and bookkeeping.

1. If directed to do so by the principal, manages the textbook program as required by law. He/she plans effectively for the selection, ordering, inventory, and student accountability, and carries out plans in a manner that shows optimum use of textbooks.

Leadership in Public Relations - Assists, as directed, in conducting a public relations program which builds positive support from all the publics comprising the school community.

1. Sends out communications which are written so intended audiences can understand the contents and which are written in a format demonstrating competent writing skills, editing skills, etc.

1. Receives information, formally and informally, about the needs and concerns of the various publics and responds in a reasonable and fair manner.

Management of Support Services, Co-Curricular

Activities and the Athletic Programs - As directed, supervises support services, co-curricular activities, and athletic programs to assure each's optimum contribution to the total program of the school.

1. Under the principal's direction, supervises maintenance of the school plant and grounds to keep them in good repair, safe, clean, and attractive. He/she attends to in-school vandalism in an appropriate way. Included is supervision of custodians.

1. Assists the principal in supervising food services/ cafeteria and transportation to ensure proper student behavior and safety on buses.

1. Under the principal's direction, coordinates the development and conduct of co-curricular and athletic programs to assure that students are provided a program that meets their developmental needs.

Personal Competencies - Demonstrates, in each of the following areas, personal competency.

1. Desires and models positive personal relationships with others and shows evidence of strategies to build positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and central office personnel.

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1. Demonstrates the ability to assess and be sensitive to the thoughts, feelings, proposed actions, and actions from the viewpoint of staff, students, parents and central office personnel.

1. Looks for strengths of individual staff members, holds a positive perspective towards them, and plans ways to maintain a supportive group climate.

1. Demonstrates communication skills that effectively convey information both orally and in writing. He/she is perceived as an effective listener.

1. Reacts to stress situations in a calm and positive manner and has the necessary skills to bring parties together rather than polarize relationships.

1. Demonstrates time management skills, which accomplishes required volume of work on time.

1. Conducts self and administrative office in an organized and business-like manner.

1. Meets deadlines, tasks, and scheduled events on time and without frequent reminders.

1. Exhibits assertiveness, as appropriate, in dealing with administrative responsibilities.

1. Participates as part of the Franklin County Administrative Team in a positive, helpful, and resourceful way.

Compliance with the Legal Structure

• Will comply with all legal expectations communicated through federal and state laws, administrative

procedures and regulations; and Franklin County Board of Education policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Approved certification with State of Kentucky.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for Professional Personnel.